Ty Howard Flogs the 2011 KTM 1190 RC8 R

KTM-sponsored rider Ty Howard got some track time with the new 2011 KTM 1190 RC8 R, and the Texan seems to be very positive about the changes the Austrian company has made to its already potent superbike package. Instead of aiming for more power, KTM’s goal was more rideability (though the Ready to Race brand did manage to squeeze a few more ponies out of the 2011 machine). Thus, it’s fitting that changes include a ...

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Rumor: Suzuki V-Strom Update Imminent

Suzuki has sent out to the European press a teaser invitation to an unnamed launch event, which many are speculating to be Suzuki DL650 V-Strom. Simply stating that is was going to release a new middleweight model by the end of June, best guesses suggest that the new motorcycle will be an updated version of the V-Strom line, that sees a new look, chassis, brakes, and motor. Unchanged since 2004, the 650cc v-twin is expected to ...

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A qualification Philippaerts MX1

A qualification Philippaerts MX1

A qualification Philippaerts MX1

MX1 Unexpected test of strength for David Philippaerts in qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix that saw the 2008 world champion from the second and deserved to win after Steven Frossard overtaken on lap four. Forte is a good feeling with the track located in a modern school Honda, DP19 has trimmed less than 13 seconds to teammate less sharp in the trajectory that has therefore chosen to give way to Philippaerts to follow and learn the most profitable places of track.

The third place went to Antonio Cairoli, who has recovered like a madman for the first starting around the tenth position and then sliding. Davide Guarneri rather unfortunate that in addition to being the finished ground at the start was involved in a frightening fall (it was overturned on a downhill braking), which forced him to the hospital to verify the findings of a severe pain in the neck.

Falls repeatedly penalized and even Clement Desalle Evgeny Bobryschev, finished 12th and 17th respectively.

MX2
Ken Roczen third pole in the MX2, where the German leader has once again exploited the full potential of his KTM to make race and if the finish line with 18 seconds ahead of Jeffrey Herlings, 27 and 43 at Gautier Paulin on Zac Osborne.

Fall at the first turn instead to the official Husqvarna Alex Lupino which is then finished 18th, three places after his team mate Andrea Cervellin.

Updates to exchange for Tommy Searle Kawasaki joints developed after the U.S. GP he did go on a rampage the owner Mitch Payton of Pro Circuit as a good starting point after the departure of English KX-F was smoked by Kappa Roczen have failed manforte the number two in the league that has been disqualified for being helped to turn the bike when it was raised after a fall. For the official race rider with Kawasaki CLS will be forced to go behind the starting gate last.

MX1 Qualification
1. David Philippaerts (ITA, Yamaha), 25:39.954, 2. Steven Frossard (FRA, Yamaha), +0:13.388 3. Antonio Cairoli (ITA, KTM), +0:20.058 4. Xavier Boog (FRA, Kawasaki), +0:24.180 5. Steve Ramon (BEL, Suzuki), +0:28.134 6. Ken de Dycker (BEL, Honda), +0:30.058 7. Anthony Boissiere (FRA, Yamaha), +0:33.259 8. Jonathan Barragan (ESP, Kawasaki), +0:35.395 9. Kevin Strijbos (BEL, Suzuki), +0:37.246 10. Rui Goncalves (POR, Honda), +0:39.234 11. Maximilian Nagl (GER, KTM), +0:45.725 12. Desalle Clement (BEL, Suzuki), +0:49.813 13. Tanel Leok (EST, TM), +1:01.322 14. Gregory Aranda (FRA, Kawasaki), +1:02.113 15. Campano Carlos Jimenez (ESP, Yamaha), +1:04.832 16. Antonio Jorge Balbi (BRA, Kawasaki), +1:07.361 17. Bobryshev Evgeny (RUS, Honda), +1:10.251 18. Marc de Reuver (NED, Yamaha), +1:12.954 19. Leandro Silva (BRA, Honda), +1:14.206 20. Roberto Miranda Castro (CRC, Honda), +1:15.058 21. Shaun Simpson (GBR, Honda), +1:15.705 22. Joao Paulino da Silva (BRA, Honda), +1:39.886 23. Luis Correa (ARG, Kawasaki), -1 lap (s), 24. Santtu Tiainen (FIN, Kawasaki), -1 lap (s) 25. Marcello Ferreira de Lima (BRA, Honda), -1 lap (s), 26. Robert Sturm (GER, Kawasaki), -1 lap (s), 27. Gabriel Gentil (BRA, Honda), -1 lap (s), 28. Feltz Joao Paulo (BRA, Yamaha), -1 lap (s), 29. Marcal Müller (BRA, Kawasaki), -1 lap (s), 30. Gustavo Pereira do Amaral (BRA, Honda), -1 lap (s), 31. Agustin Cerdena Fearne (URU, Kawasaki), -1 lap (s), 32. Balduvino Pablo (URU, Suzuki), -3 lap (s), 33. Manuel Monni (ITA, Honda), -6 lap (s), 34. Galligari Francesco (ITA, Honda), -6 lap (s), 35. Davide Guarneri (ITA, Kawasaki), -7 lap (s), 36. Jason Dougan (GBR, Yamaha), -9 lap (s);

MX2 Qualifying
1. Ken Roczen (GER, KTM), 25:32.071, 2. Jeffrey Herlings (NED, KTM), +0:18.888 3. Gautier Paulin (FRA, Yamaha), +0:27.795 4. Zach Osborne (USA, Yamaha), +0:43.207 5. Arnaud Tonus (SUI, Yamaha), +0:44.097 6. Max Anstie (GBR, Kawasaki), +1:02.075 7. Christophe Charlier (FRA, Yamaha), +1:07.033 8. Kullas Harri (FIN, Yamaha), +1:09.475 9. Joel Roelants (BEL, KTM), +1:29.436 10. Pascal Rauchenecker (AUT, KTM), +1:45.319 11. Jordi Tixier (FRA, KTM), +1:50.054 12. Jean Ramos (BRA, Honda), +1:52.725 13. Eduardo Ferreira de Lima (BRA, Kawasaki), +1:57.647 14. Ludvig Söderberg (FIN, Kawasaki), -1 lap (s) 15. Cervellin Andrea (ITA, Husqvarna), -1 lap (s), 16. Hector Assuncao de Freitas (BRA, Honda), -1 lap (s), 17. Thales Villard (BRA, KTM), -1 lap (s), 18. Alessandro Lupino (ITA, Husqvarna), -1 lap (s), 19. Anderson Cidade Hauptli (BRA, Yamaha), -1 lap (s), 20. Anderson Pereira do Amaral (BRA, Honda), -1 lap (s), 21. Gabriel Montenegro (BRA, Honda), -1 lap (s), 22. Mark Schmit (ARG, Kawasaki), -1 lap (s), 23. Endrews Armstrong (BRA, Honda), -2 lap (s), 24. Rodrigo De Castro Rodrigues (BRA, Honda), -2 lap (s) 25. Monticelli Ivo (ITA, Honda), -8 lap (s), 26. Humberto Martin (VEN, Honda), -11 lap (s), 27. Nicolas Aubin (FRA, KTM), -13 lap (s), 28. Petar Petrov (BUL, Yamaha), -13 lap (s), 29. Valentin Guillod (SUI, KTM), -13 lap (s), 999. Tommy Searle (GBR, Kawasaki), +1:27.135.

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Indy tipping contest scores

In another lean week top scorers, two names shot ahead from the pack to challenge the leaders - @tailzer and @harleymac1. Pulling off an impressive Brit-centric Minella to gain 6 points, @tailzer took second place in the overall standings. Well done sir! @harleymac1 also made impressive gains with his 6 point Minella. Honorable mention goes to [...]

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