Honda, Suzuki, & Yamaha Halt Production After Earthquake


The fallout from the now upgraded 9.0 earthquake that struck Japan, which saw a massive tsunami and nuclear meltdown follow in its wake, has devastated the island nation — for which the true lasting damage will likely take years to fully assess and understand. While the international community continues to rally around Japan, offering support and resources, the resolute country is showing its unwavering calmness and preparedness as it handles an event that many are ...

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Hans Baltisberger Carlo Bandirola Alain Barbaroux Hector Barberá

WSBK: Kawasaki & BMW Italia Testing at Aragon


Motorland Aragon will host a private test for the factory Kawasaki and BMW Motorrad Italia World Superbike teams Thursday and Friday this week. Though Kawasaki had a good bit of winter testing both at the official WSBK test in Portugal and private testing in Sepang, the Italian BMW team suffered the effects of inclement weather and lost testing time. This private test comes just one week before the World Superbike season resumes at Donington Park in ...

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Jarno Boesveld Jean Paul Boinet Karel Bojer Juan Bolart

Tipping contest winners: Donington 2009

It was a freakish race - one which I am still trying to get my head around, let alone write up! Because of the unusual podium, points were scarce this week with many people striking out. Only one person scored podium points: @leighberwick with his 3rd place for de Puniet. How you picked him out Leigh, [...]

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Takeshi Tsujimura Mateo Túnez Keith Turner Carlo Ubbiali