Stoner sets lap record on big bikes in Malaysia
Defending MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner set a lap record Thursday at Sepang International Circuit on the third and final day of testing of this season's new, bigger 1,000cc race bikes. The Australian clocked 1 minute, 59.607 seconds on his Honda to become the first rider to get under the two-minute mark around the 5.548-kilometer (3.448-mile) Malaysian circuit.
Jules Cluzel signs with PTR for 2012 World Supersport Championship
Exciting Frenchman Jules Cluzel will race a PTR Honda in the 13-round 2012 World Supersport Championship. A race winner in the Moto2 World Championship in 2010 when he finished seventh overall, 23-year-old Jules has proven talent and speed along with track knowledge and is expected to be a front runner right from the start when the racing commences at Phillip Island in Austr...
Progressive International Motorcycle Show to Open in Chicago
CHICAGO--February 10, 2012: Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, BRP, Triumph, Yamaha, Zero Motorcycles and more are set to unveil new-model motorcycles at the upcoming Progressive International Motorcycle Show Media Preview at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, before the show opens to the public.
Progressive International Motorcycle Show to Open in Chicago – Media Preview With New Bike Unveils, Electric ...
Harley-Davidson, Honda, Kawasaki, BRP, Triumph, Yamaha, Zero Motorcycles and more are set to unveil new-model motorcycles at the upcoming Progressive International Motorcycle Show Media Preview at the Donald E.
Motorcycling: Lorenzo in new bikes safety warning
Former world champion Jorge Lorenzo has urged MotoGP organisers to cut the top speed of the sport's new 1,000cc bikes to improve safety, just months after the tragic death of a young rider.
Lorenzo wants to cut bikes' speed
Former world champion Jorge Lorenzo wants organisers to cut the top speed of the sport's new bikes for safety reasons.
FHP: 18-year-old Brooksville teen killed while racing
By Tony Marrero, Times Staff Writer Friday, February 10, 2012 BROOKSVILLE — Kenneth Young Sr. sensed the danger as soon he and his son crested the hill on WPA Road and saw two Honda Civics barrelling toward them. He told his son to slow down. Kenneth Jr. was driving the pair to the store just before 6 p.m. Thursday. The Youngs slowed almost to a stop in the southbound lane and watched as the ...
Pedrosa: 1000cc bikes 'demanding'
Dani Pedrosa has described Honda's new RCV 213V as "the most physically demanding" MotoGP bike he has ridden.
Honda's 1000cc MotoGP contender unveiled
Honda's much-awaited 1000cc MotoGP contender, the RC213V, was unveiled at a Repsol Honda news conference last week prior to three days of official testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. The RC213V replaces its 800cc predecessor, the 2011 championship-winning RC212V , with much riding on the shoulders of Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa for the new season... Continue Reading Honda's 1000cc ...