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Thursday, 21 November

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SBK

suzuki-racing.com Voltcom Group To Power Crescent Suzuki Wsb
Crescent Racing has announced that the Voltcom Group will move from team partner to Title Sponsor for the English-based team's attack on the 2014 eni FIM Superbike World*

bikesportnews.com Donington boss 'excited' at hosting sole UK WSBK round
The Leicestershire track gets a May date in 2014

MotoGP

24 Names on MotoGP's provisional entry list for 2014

superbikeplanet.com Aprilia Details First Steps For MotoGP Return In 2016

Formula One

bbc.co.uk Gary Anderson's Brazilian GP set-up guide
BBC F1's technical analyst Gary Anderson talks us through how the teams will approach the Brazilian Grand Prix


bbc.co.uk Di Resta: Future is out of my hands
Paul Di Resta admits his Formula 1 future is out of his hands as speculation mounts that he will be without a drive in 2014.

f1technical.net Teams to trial 2014 tyres at Interlagos
The final round of the 2013 Formula One season takes place at the iconic Interlagos circuit in Brazil this weekend, where Pirelli will bring the P Zero Orange hard and P Zero White medium tyres, along with 2014 prototype tyres*

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bbc.co.uk Lifting the lid on F1's inner workings
Publicity-shy Formula 1 figure Donald Mackenzie comes forward during the court case of the sport's supremo Bernie Ecclestone

On the Street

gizmag.com Kawasaki shows variable-architecture three wheeler EV concept
The once clear delineation between the car and motorcycle has become somewhat muddied in recent times with the emergence of an array of*

visordown.com Yamaha R25 revealed at last
JUST days ago we questioned what had become of Yamaha?s plans to launch a new 250cc sports bike for the 2014 model range ? and now we have our answer.The firm has just unwrapped its new R25 concept bike*

asphaltandrubber.com Kawasaki Debuts Supercharged Four-Cylinder Engine
The start of the Tokyo Motor Show is today, if you haven?t already noticed, and it looks like the Japanese OEMs have saved their best models for the home court advantage this year, with all four of the Big Four having something*

cycleworld.com Schuberth Announces C3W Helmet Trade-Up Program
Schuberth North America Press Release: Schuberth North America announces a "Trade-Up" program for the C3W women's helmet. Women riders (and passengers) can trade in an old helmet to receive $150 off a C3W

cycleworld.com Tips For Riding Safely On Wet Roads Tip #116 from the pages of The Total Motorcycling Manual
We?ve talked elsewhere about how to stay dry on a bike. Now we?re going to talk about how to ride more safely when the road is wet. Your biggest issue is reduced traction. Painted lines, manhole covers, and metal bridge gratings*

motorcyclenews.com Yamaha Tokyo concepts
Yamaha has unveiled five concept machines at the Tokyo motorcycle show in Japan; one a caf? racer version of the XV950, two electric bikes and an electric scooter. None of the four bikes being shown are anywhere near*

asphaltandrubber.com 2014 Honda Valkyrie ? Your Valhalla of Power Cruisers?
As our Bothan spies had predicted, Honda has unveiled a new power cruiser for the upcoming model year, the 2014 Honda Valkyrie. Thankfully dropping its F6C designation for the more iconic ?Valkyrie? name, Honda?s new machine*

cyrilhuzblog.com New Custom Harley Wheels By Misfit Industries. New 32″ Size Included?
Misfit Industries has a new line of custom Harley Davidson wheels now available and in stock. This means when you order there is no waiting, the product ships immediately. Misfit Industries has teamed up with Mad Wheels*

cyrilhuzeblog.com Royal Enfield Announces Motorcycle Sales Up 60% During 3rd Quarter 2013
Royal Enfield, a motorcycle division of Eicher Motors, announced a better than expected 60% sales increase during 3rd quarter 2013 versus*year-ago quarter. Volume growth over the last five quarters has been in the 45-60%*

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The new BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive.
The BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive takes two-wheeled travel to a whole new level thanks to a 118 kW (160 hp) in-line six-cylinder engine that melds superlative power with...More

Visionary authority version of the C evolution launched at Milipol 2013
BMW Motorrad is the most experienced manufacturer of police motorcycles in the world, with its ?authority? machines on duty in more than 150 countries. The Milipol exhibition in Paris is the most important show in this field and...More

Exhilarating final of the BMW S 1000 RR cup at Jerez
As is tradition, the famous circuit of Jerez, otherwise known as the ?Cathedral? of motorcycle racing, hosted the final of the Spanish Easyrace S 1000 RR cup, attracting a grid full of riders to contest the second consecutive year of this...More

25th anniversary of the K 1
In the autumn of 1988 the doors of the IFMA major international motorcycle exhibition in Cologne opened and there on the BMW stand was the stunning K 1. In red and yellow graphics, with matching wheels and drive train...More

Cage World

edmunds.com SRT Unveils Limited Edition Anodized Carbon Viper GTS: 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show

automotivenews.com Jaguar prices F-Type coupe starting at $65,895
Jaguar priced the base F-Type coupe at $65,895, including shipping -- $4,000 less than the convertible that went on sale in May.

autobloggreen.com Tokyo: Toyota FV2 Concept is a single-seat mood ring for the road
Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota, Design/Style Of all the vehicles Toyota brought to the Tokyo Motor Show, the FV2 might be the most creative. The minimalist single-seat concept is a glimpse at Toyota's*


VIDEO Mercedes-Benz AMG Vision Gran Turismo - Interview Gorden Wagener | AutoMotoTV

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theconversation.com Trade pact would make the internet more expensive
Last week Michael Froman, a US trade representative, took his son touring around the Paramount lot in Hollywood to visit a sound mixing stage, watch a movie and pose for happy snaps with company executives

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TED: Henry Evans and Chad Jenkins: Meet the robots for humanity - Henry Evans
Paralyzed by a stroke, Henry Evans uses a telepresence robot to take the stage -- and show how new robotics, tweaked and personalized*

theconcerstaion.com Self-driving cars and autonomous robots: where to now?
There isn?t a radio-control handset in sight as a nimble robot briskly weaves itself in and out of the confined tunnels of an underground mine. Powered by ultra-intelligent sensors, the robot intuitively moves and reacts to the changing*

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Friday, 22 November

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SBK

suzuki-racing.com Laverty Makes Voltcom Crescent Suzuki Debut
Voltcom Crescent Suzuki's Eugene Laverty will make his first appearance in Suzuki colours when he heads to the NEC in Birmingham, England on Saturday November 23rd.

visordown.com Silverstone drops WSBK round
SILVERSTONE*will not*host a World Superbike round in 2014,*the circuit has announced.Since 2011 there have been two UK WSBK rounds, at*Donington Park and Silverstone.In that time, attendance*of the Silverstone round has*

MotoGP

fim-live.com Husqvarna Motorcycles enter 2014 Moto3 World Championship
Husqvarna Motorcycles is pleased to announce their participation in the 2014 Moto3 World Championship, which starts in Doha, Qatar on March 23. The official team will be named Red Bull Husqvarna Factory Racing and directe

motomatters.com Husqvarna To Race Rebadged KTM In Moto3 With Kent And Ajo
A day after the provisional entry lists for the Grand Prix classes were released by the FIM, and there's one change already. Today, Husqvarna announced that they would be joining the Moto3 world championship, and fielding a*

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Formula One

2013 Brazilian Grand Prix
Thursday Press Conference Transcript

21.11.2013
DRIVERS ? Charles PIC (Caterham), Max CHILTON (Marussia), Giedo VAN DER
GARDE (Caterham), Jean-Eric VERGNE (Toro Rosso), Felipe MASSA (Ferrari), Mark
WEBBER (Red Bull Racing)

Grand Prix Preview

Stewards Biographies

Media Kit

Circuit Data

telegraph.co.uk Bernie Ecclestone earmarks Red Bull's Christian Horner as his 'ideal' replacement at the top of Formula One
Formula One: chief executive says he 'would be happy' if Red Bull principal Christian Horner followed him as the sport's supremo.

nbcsports.com Massa prepares for emotional Ferrari farewell
Felipe Massa is preparing to race for Ferrari for the 139th and final time this weekend at his home race in Brazil (live on NBC from 11am), and he has spoken about his best and worst memories with the team today in Sao Paulo

f1times.co.uk Alonso: 'Hulkenberg one of the best drivers'
Fernando Alonso has come out in support of Nico Hulkenberg, claiming the German is amongst one of the best drivers on the current grid. Hulkenberg looks set to lose out on a top seat once again - amidst rumours the*

jamesallenonf1.com Mark Webber bows out of Formula 1
This Sunday in Brazil, Mark Webber bows out of F1, after a 12 year career featuring 215 Grands Prix starts and nine wins. He?d dearly love to make it ten, with a third victory at Interlagos, but F1 is an unsentimental business and*

motorsportretro.com The 10 most beautiful Ferrari Formula 1 racers

Other Racing

MC

cycleworld.com IOMTT: 2014 Manx G.P. Schedule Released
IOMTT Press Release: The Manx Motor Cycle Club, organizers of the Manx Grand Prix, have announced the 2014 Race schedule for the event, which will be the 91st year since the race meeting's inception in 1923. The races form*

superbikeplanet.com Spies cracks the door on a return

superbikeplanet.com Biaggi to return to Aprila WSBK in 2014?

Cage and...

racin.com TUDOR Testing Ends With DeltaWing On Top At Daytona
The TUDOR United SportsCar Championship?s November preseason testing seession concluded Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway, with six GTLM and 19 GTD teams taking laps in preparation for the season-opening*

On the Street

gizmag.com Yamaha joins the three-wheel motorcycle trend with the Tricity
If personal experience is anything to go by, Europeans love their scooters. One seems to zoom past every few seconds where I live, and a good many of those are three-wheelers from the likes of Peugeot and Piaggio. Yamaha is*

gizmag.com Suzuki's Recursion ? a Buell by any other name
Suzuki's Recursion concept shown at the Tokyo Motor Show yesterday looks very much like it has taken a leaf from the Erik Buell book of motorcycle design ? light weight, mass centralization, broad usable power, and*

ridapart.com How To Prepare a Passenger For Their First Motorcycle Ride
TweetSo you?re about to take someone on their first ride on the back of a motorcycle. It?s probably as scary for you as it is for them.

rideapart.com The 7 Most Common MSF Student Rider Fails
TweetThe Basic Rider Course that the Motorcycle Safety Foundation offers is a great tool for those looking to get a grasp on the fundamentals of motorcycle riding. As a Rider Coach, it is an energizing opportunity to share a passion for*

VIDEO Stolen Motorcycle and Owner Reunite 46 Years Later

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BMW launches new holiday gift ideas.
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ? November 21, 2013 . . . Just in time for the holidays new BMW lifestyle items have arrived, including apparel, accessories, shoes and many other stylish gift ideas. Impressing with superior functionality, high-tech...More

Cage World

bloomberg.com BMW has seen the future and it is carbon
For many auto brands, a corporate makeover turns on a radical restyling of their cars or a shifting of sales toward emerging markets

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Bridgestone's pedal-electric trike looks sharp, and might reach production
When you think of Bridgestone, you probably think of tires. The fact is, though, the company also makes bicycles, golf equipment, and has tried its hand at motorcycles. Bridgestone designer Shungo Fujita decided to combine all

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way2speed.com Grease and Gasoline site had this cafe bike build featured recently. A Honda CBR1800RR. Based on the Wing with a CBR subframe, Suzuki front end grafted on wrapped in a CBR Repsol Honda body work, it results in an intriguing combination of bin parts.

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Saturday, 23 November

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worldsbk.com Leonov eager to try the MV Agusta F3
Vladimir Leonov has endured a challenging second year in the Supersport World Championship, due to a knee injury suffered in the opening round of 2013 at Phillip Island. The 26 year old from Moscow chose to avoid every*

MotoGP

motomatters.com Interviewed At The Sachsenring: Jeremy Burgess Speaks About Ducati, And Rossi's Return To The Yamaha
Following Valentino Rossi's shocking decision to part ways with his long-term crew chief Jeremy Burgess, there has been much speculation about Rossi's reason for the split. Mick Fialkowski spoke to the experienced Australian*

Formula One

2013 Brazilian Grand Prix - Friday Press Conference
Transcript of the Friday press conference organised by the FIA.

TEAM REPRESENTATIVES ? Eric BOULLIER (Lotus), Stefano DOMENICALI (Ferrari), Ross BRAWN (Mercedes), John BOOTH (Marussia), Cyril ABITEBOUL (Caterham)

Session Classifications

formula1.com Friday analysis - rain could help Rosberg topple Vettel
Rain in both Friday sessions at Interlagos interrupted everyone's habitual set-up and dry tyre evaluation runs, but also hampered the intended running on Pirelli's prototype 2014 tyres. Each team had two sets per driver, but very few

formula1.com Friday practice - selected team and driver quotes
Mercedes' Nico Rosberg on his table-topping performances in FP1 and FP2; Red Bull's Mark Webber on his final Friday of F1 action; Toro Rosso rookie Daniil Kvyat on his

telegraph.co.uk Christian Horner rejects Bernie Ecclestone in order to stay at Red Bull 'for foreseeable future'
Christian Horner says he is staying with Red Bull "for the foreseeable future" after Bernie Ecclestone named him as his favoured successor.

Other Racing

MC

asphaltandrubber.com 2013 FIM eRoadRacing World Cup Finale Cancelled
Did you enjoy all our*FIM eRoadRacing World Cup coverage this year? No, you didn?t miss our postings, because we didn?t mention any of the rounds on A&R. You see, it is hard to get excited about the newly minted*eRoadRacin

On the Street

visordown.com Discuss: There IS a conspiracy to end motorcycling
INFAMY! infamy! They?ve got it in for me! So cried Frankie Howard in the TV comedy Up Pompeii and so think many bikers who see themselves as*

motorcycleusa.com Kawasaki Supercharged Inline Four at Tokyo
Kawasaki reveals a supercharged Inline Four engine at the Tokyo Motor Show.

asphaltandrubber.com MV Agusta Will Debut Two More Motorcycles in 2014
MV Agusta had only a single new model to show at the 2013 EICMA show, its new sport-touring machine, the MV Agusta Turismo Veloce 800. An important brand extension for the*

dealernews.com Ducati North America launches eBay gear store
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Ducati North America has launched an eBay store that fulfills genuine Ducati apparel and accessories through its certified retail partners, with the help of Shopatron. As one of Shopatron?s launch partners*

visordown.com How not to panic brake
BOSCH'S*recently launched Motorcycle Stability Control system can stop you losing the front in corners. Unfortunately, this bloke*doesn't have it on his CBR250R.You've probably seen a video or two of crashes on this corner of*

visordown.com Top 10 most expensive production bikes
THE term ?expensive? is so elastic that it?s hard to pin down exactly when anything crosses the line and becomes worthy of the term.An M&S smoked salmon sarnie might be expensive to some, while simply strolling around*

rideapart.com Gear: Icon Variant Construct Helmet Review
TweetSo, in case you?re wondering: that guy in the adjacent lane, with the ?extreme? graphics on his multi-colored helmet? Yeah, that isn?t me. I have an aversion to screaming logos and garish graphics

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Rolls-Royce Artistry: Bespoke Design And Bespoke Conversation In Beverly Hills At The Variety Studio
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, the world?s premiere super-luxury goods manufacturer, arrived in Los Angeles this week for the Variety Studio, the latest awards-season installment of Variety.com?s annual video series from...More

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automotivenews.com Fisker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as part of sale to investor group
Fisker Automotive, the dormant California-based maker of hybrid-electric sports cars, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday*

gizmodo.com Bridgestone's Futuristic Airless-Tires Are Almost Ready For Your Car
Bridgestone continues to taunt us with its wonderful airless tires that promise enhanced durability, minimal maintenance, and the ability to never go flat. Previously, the tiremaker was only demonstrating smaller versions of the*

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TED: Peter Doolittle: How your "working memory" makes sense of the world - Peter Doolittle
"Life comes at us very quickly, and what we need to do is take that amorphous flow of experience and*

gizmag.com Doctor Who memorabilia set to hit the auction block
With the 50th anniversary of the "timeless" TV series Doctor Who taking place this weekend, Bonhams auction house in the UK has announced its upcoming sale of memorabilia from all five decades of the program.

gizmag.com Zee.Aero's flying car concept would fit in a standard parking space
Zee.Aero, a small company located near the GooglePlex, home to Google, is working on a flying car concept that can take off and land vertically using a plethora of small electric motors turning four-bladed propellers

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Tuesday, 26 November

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SBK

worldsbk.com MV Agusta Reparto Corse ? Yakhnich Motorsport riders unveiled
MV Agusta Reparto Corse - Yakhnich Motorsport has announced the riders' line-up for 2014. Vladimir Leonov has been confirmed after two years in World Supersport with Team Yakhnich.

bikespsortnews.com Foret to race Kawasaki in Superbike Evo class?
It looks likely he will make a return to the big class

cycleworld.com Superbike Solution: Tom Sykes and Marcel Duinker?s Winning Formula How Tom Sykes and his crew chief, Marcel Duinker, turned Kawasaki?s ZX-10R into a world-championship winner.
I was eager to attend Round 12 of the Superbike World Championship at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca last fall because there would be an opportunity to meet Marcel Duinker, race engineer for Tom Sykes.

MotoGP

superbikeplanet.com Doing more with less fuel: It's fun for HRC

rideapart.com First Look: 2014 Honda RCV1000R ? Production MotoGP Racer
TweetThe Honda RCV1000R has been designed for MotoGP?s new 2014 rules that will allow non-factory teams to run bikes to slightly different specification than the works teams.

Formula One

formula1.com Q&A with Red Bull's Adrian Newey
Whilst there's endless debate about who can be considered the best driver of Formula One's current generation, few would dispute that Adrian Newey is the greatest*

independent.co.uk F1: Five ways to revitalise Formula One following a fourth straight title for Sebastian Vettel
1) Introduce a budget capRed Bull, for whom Sebastian Vettel cruised to the title with three races to spare, and the other top teams spend close to $300m annually on creating cars. The back-of-the-field teams spend $100m t

telegraph.co.uk David Coulthard: Six questions for 2014 grand prix season
BBC pundit David Coulthard considers what effect the new regulations will have on next year's F1 racing

Other Racing

MC

visordown.com 2014 Dakar Rally route released
Dakar Rally Route for 2014 * * * * * * * * PERU*is no longer part of the Dakar Rally route as of 2014 and has been replaced by Bolivia to form marathon stages for motorcycle competitors on the Salar de Uyuni - the world's largest salt*

On the Street

cyrilhuzeblog.com Energica. The First High-Performance Italian 100% Electric Superbike.
A ?Green Dream? on 2 wheels, this electric bike built in Modena (the Italian Motor Valley), Energica is promoted as a machine with Superbike feelings offering thrill without compromising nature and the environment.

dealernews.com U.S. manufacturing group plans to revive Benelli Motor Sports brand
SIKESTON, Mo. ? An American manufacturing group is planning to bring new life to the long-dormant Benelli brand with an ATV and*

cyrilhuzeblog.com Want To Build A Caf? Racer?
It?s never a bad idea to start reading advice from those in the know. Written by well-known motorcycle and automotive author Doug Mitchel, How to Build a Caf? Racer starts with a history lesson

visordown.com British caf racer unveiled
THIS single-cylinder caf? racer is one of the new bikes to be unveiled at this week?s NEC motorcycle show.The HMC (Herald Motor Company) Super Classic is a concept but we can expect a production version

rideapart.com U.S. Motorcycle Thefts ? The Latest Report Results
TweetAccording to the latest report issued by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, more than 46,000 motorcycles in the U.S. were reported stole in 2012 with more than 20% of those being Hondas. Here are the findings

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RECALLs

dealernews.com ?hlins extends recall of BMW steering damper kits
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. - ?hlins Racing AB has extended a June recall of BMW steering damper kits, saying more models are affected than initially thought. The company ?discovered that the safety issue of the possibility of*

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Touring all inclusive: The K 1600 GTL Exclusive.
When dynamic performance meets luxury, the result is always exclusive and sensational. BMW Motorrad presents the K 1600 GTL Exclusive -- a high-class touring bike that takes technology and visual styling to the extreme. This GTL makes all 6-cylinder dreams come true.*http://bit.ly/NEW_GTL_Exclusive

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jalopnik.com Ten Ways To Make Racing Video Games More Realistic
Racing games are not simulators in the same way Top Gear isn't exactly Motorweek. They're all about entertainment. But in case you want your next game to be a bit closer to reality, these ten things should be changed.

gizmag.com "World's first" smartphone-controlled SmartPlane takes off
Parrot's AR Drone quadcopter has been strutting its smartphone-controlled stuff for a few years now, but fixed wing remote controlled aircraft have been a little thinner on the ground ? and in the air.*

gizmag.com DARPA Robotics Challenge trials to be held December 20-21
The goal of DARPA's multi-year Robotics Challenge is to develop robots capable of reducing the danger of rescue and relief to victims and first responders alike.

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theconversation.com Why some kids can?t spell and why spelling tests won?t help
A couple of years ago, early one morning, I received an SMS advising ?resadents to stay indoors because of a nearby insadent?. I was shocked by the spelling, as much as the message.

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TED: Suzana Herculano-Houzel: What is so special about the human brain? - Suzana Herculano-Houzel
The human brain is puzzling -- it is curiously large given the size of our bodies, uses a tremendous amount*

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motomatters.com Testing Round Up: Laverty Rides The Suzuki, Honda's Moto3 Bike Surfaces, Forward Head To Jerez
It's been a busy time for motorcycle racing in the south of Spain. With the winter test ban about to commence, and now in force for both MotoGP and World Superbikes, the teams are heading south to get some development

bikesportnews.com Iddon tests Evo-spec Kawasaki World Superbike
The Stockport lad was riding around the Jerez track

bikesportnews.com Lowes on the pace at Jerez WSBK test
Quicker than Melandri, Haslam and Rea...
Then...
bikesportnews.com Sam Lowes breaks collarbone in test crash

cycleworld.com WSBK: Kawasaki Wraps Up 2013 Winter Test Schedule
Kawasaki Racing Team Press Release: Kawasaki Racing Team riders Tom Sykes and Loris Baz completed a three day test at Jerez in Spain with highly positive results to take into the mandatory winter test ban period, which starts


MotoGP

superbikeplanet.com Tickets for 2014 Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas on sale Thursday, Dec. 5

bikesportnews.com Rossi sets deadline for retirement decision
He will make the call at Mugello
And...
motomatters.com Rossi To Decide Future After First Six Races Of 2014
Valentino Rossi has acknowledged he is one step closer to retirement. In an interview to be broadcast Italian TV channel Mediaset, the Italian said that the early tests and the first six races of 2014 would be crucial to the future of his...

motogp.com Lorenzo: "It?s an honour to share the garage with Rossi"
Jorge Lorenzo attended a promotional event organised by one of his sponsors in Barcelona on Tuesday and participated in a special press conference in which he faced questions from a very young audience

superbikeplanet.com Predicting Marquez: Follow The Path of Freddie

foxsports.com/speed MotoGP rider falls report and analysis during 2013 season

Formula One

f1times.co.uk Mercedes set to confirm Brawn's departure
Mercedes will announce on Thursday that team principal Ross Brawn will leave the outfit at the end of the year, despite attempts to retain his services until at least 2015. The 59-year-old has been at the helm of the Mercedes


nbcsports.com McLaren: Red Bull could falter like we did
McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh says his team?s struggles this year show how easily Red Bull?s dominance of Formula One could come to an end.

bbc.co.uk Ferrari expect strong changes to FIA
Ferrari say they expect "strong changes" at F1's governing body after criticising several recent decisions made by the FIA.

jamesallenonf1.com Ecclestone, Horner and the future of F1
?Christian would be ideal,? Ecclestone told reporters in Interlagos, when speaking of his successor as CEO of the Formula 1 Group

On the Street

cycleworld.com Puig BMW R1200GS Touring Screen
Puig Racing Screens Press Release: Puig Touring Screens are made of 3mm thick high impact acrylic, a very strong & durable material and feature a model specific precision fit. The BMW R1200GS Touring Screen is 4.3? higher

rideapart.com Retrofitting Urals for Disabled Riders
TweetMany people are forced to give up the things they love because of disabilities. But if one Newburg, Oregon restoration specialist has his way, soon disabled riders will be able to wheel their personal mobility device right

rideapart.com How To Clean Leather Motorcycle Boots
TweetIf you own a nice pair of leather riding boots you?re going to want to take care of them. Without proper care leather motorcycle boots can dry out, become stiff, uncomfortable and eventually fall apart. Below are step-by-step

sportrider.com Joe Rocket Speedmaster 3.0 Boots | SR Tested
Joe Rocket Speedmaster 3.0 Boots | SR TestedA total ground-up redesign of the original Speedmaster bootA total ?&#128;&#156;ground-up redesign?&#128;? of the original Speedmaster boot has resulted in the new Speedmaster 3.0 boot from Joe

sportrider.com Shoei GT-Air Helmet | SR Tested
Shoei GT-Air Helmet | SR TestedA street helmet for the rider who likes to spend serious time in the saddleThe latest model to come from premium helmet manufacturer Shoei, the new GT-Air takes features from several of the

rideapart.com How To Become An All-Weather Motorcyclist
TweetI don?t own a car anymore. A few years ago, I made the decision to become a year-round, all-weather motorcyclist. Mentioning this inevitably surprises most people and instigates a few questions on how I go grocery

cycleworld.com 2014 Moto Morini Rebello 1200 ? First Look Italian motorcycle manufacturer has big plans for the future.
Moto Morini was not at EICMA this year, so most show goers assumed the ?other? Bolognese motorcycle manufacturer, acquired at auction in 2011 by Ruggero Massimo Jannuzzelli and Sandro Capotosti,

visordown.com More motorcyclists cited as cause of danger
A 'dangerous' sight to some drivers INSURANCE company Zurich has carried out one of those surveys that insurers are so fond of whenever they?re looking to gain column inches. This time they asked drivers about the

rideapart.com How To Improve Your Motorcycle Riding Skills During The Off-Season
TweetLocked your bike away for the winter? You needn?t lose all the speed you earned this year over the off-season. With just a little effort

cycleworld.com Fast Company Draggin? Jacket
Fast Company Press Release: Fast Company, home of Draggin?? Jeans, proudly announces the newest evolution of our Draggin?? Jacket. This updated jacket was designed and tested at our headquarters in Hickory, NC

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jalopnik.com Wienermobile Has Exact Same Crash Five Years After First Crash
Weather is a bitch, as evidenced by the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashing into a ditch. And it crashed into the same ditch it crashed into five years ago and the same picture was taken. Talk about irony!


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BMW Canada Announces Partnership with Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton.
Partnership also makes BMW Canada Official Helmet provider of Canada?s Bobsleigh Team. ...More

Jeff Koons? BMW Art Car celebrates North American premiere. BMW is a partner of Art Basel in Miami Beach 2013.
Miami/Munich. The BMW Art Car by Jeff Koons will celebrate its North American premiere and will be exhibited in a pavilion in the Botanical Garden next to the fair. American artist Jeff Koons created the 17th car of BMW?s Art...More

Avoiding accidents, optimum protection, summoning help quickly: The integral safety concept of the BMW i3. The BMW Group?s first series production electric car earns top ratings for occupant protection and child protection in Euro NCAP crash testing.
Munich. The BMW i3 achieved the highest rating of five stars in the Euro NCAP crash tests governing occupant protection and child protection that coincided with its market launch...More


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autobloggreen.com Report: 3D-printed Urbee 2 ready to cross US on 10 gallons of fuel
Filed under: Ethanol, Green Culture, Hybrid Two brothers are trying to get their lightweight, 3D-printed car all the way across the country using about the same amount of gas that it takes to get a Hummer across Los Angeles*

VIDEO Automotive Artist James Caldwell - Jay Leno's Garage

autobloggreen.com Exclusive: Cadillac ELR vs. BMW i3
Filed under: Hybrid, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, At Witz End, First Drive A day before the Los Angeles Auto Show press days, I enjoyed the rare opportunity to drive both the Cadillac ELR luxury EREV and the futuristic BMW i3 EV

gizmag.com Top 10 concept cars and special editions of the 2013 LA Auto Show
Whereas the concepts of the Frankfurt Motor Show were largely about flash styling and new packaging, the concepts and cars of this month's Los Angeles Auto Show were more focused on forward-thinking technology

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theconversation.com Encryption ethics: are email providers responsible for privacy?
Ex-National Security Agency (NSA) employee Edward Snowden?s various leaks ? the most recent being a slide showing that the NSA infected 50,000 of computer networks with remote-controlled spyware ? confirm that state

VIDEO Designers take a creative approach to holiday food drives

TED: David Steindl-Rast: Want to be happy? Be grateful - David Steindl-Rast
The one thing all humans have in common is that each of us wants to be happy, says Brother David Steindl-Rast, a monk and interfaith

VIDEO A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

VIDEO The Mouse on the Mayflower
The Mouse on the Mayflower is a 1968 animated Thanksgiving television special created by Rankin/Bass. It debuted on NBC on November 23, 1968. The special is about a mouse named Willum, who is discovered on the Mayflower. Tennessee Ernie Ford voices Willum and narrates.

VIDEO 1937 The Shadow Strikes (Rod La Rocque, Agnes Anderson, James Blakeley)
Lamont Cranston assumes his secret identity as "The Shadow", to break up an attempted robbery at an attorney's office. When the police search the scene, Cranston must assume the identity of the attorney. Before he can leave, a phone call summons the attorney to the home of Delthern, a wealthy client, who wants a new will drawn up. As Cranston meets with him, Delthern is suddenly shot, and Cranston is quickly caught up in a new mystery.

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www.suzki-racing.com Provisional 2014 Wsb Calendar Announced
The FIM (Fdration Internationale de Motocyclisme) has announced the provisional Superbike World Championship calendar for 2014.

worldsbk.com Laverty debuts for Voltcom Crescent Suzuki at Jerez
Crescent Suzuki has ended 2013 with a comprehensive four-day test with new signing Eugene Laverty, which the new Voltcom-backed team believes will be critical in building a concerted attack on next year's eni FIM Superbike*

The story persists.
insella.it 2014 SBK Troy Corser in EVO with its team
However, crash.net reports ?... the much rumoured 'Down Under Motorsport' operation, helmed by former champion Troy Corser, appears to have been shelved until 2015 after failing to secure enough funds, while a prospective all-German BMW team including Max Neukirchner and IDM Champion Markus Reiterberger is also reported to have become stillborn.?

worldsbk.com Sykes and Baz well on the pace at Jerez
Kawasaki Racing Team riders Tom Sykes and Loris Baz completed a three day test at Jerez in Spain with highly positive results to take into the mandatory winter test ban period, which starts soon. In the last test of 2013 World*

worldsbk.com Final testing for the Aprilia Racing Team before the winter break

hondaproracing.com Pata Honda concludes 2013 programme

motomatters.com Jerez World Superbike Test Press Releases
Press releases from some of the World Superbike teams after the test at Jerez: Year:* 2014 read more

motorcycle-usa.com STM: Will WSBK EVO Be Any Good?
Our man Melling experiences another oracular vision on the future of world championship road racing ? this time the World Superbike series and its planned EVO rules.

MotoGP

autosport.com LCR aims for two MotoGP bikes by 2015
Honda satellite squad LCR is planning to expand to a two-bike MotoGP attack from 2015

suzuki-racing.com Suzuki Motogp 2013 Testing Video
Team Suzuki Racing has just published a new behind the scenes and on-track action video from the Suzuki MotoGP Team's 2013 testing*

autosport.com West stripped of Moto2 results
Former Kawasaki MotoGP rider Anthony West has had his Moto2 results from the past 18 months annulled following a court decision regarding a doping test failure in May 2012.

Formula One

f1technical.net Webber unveils troubled relationship with Red Bull
Mark Webber has commented on the situation within Red Bull Racing before he left the team, unveiling that he drifted away from Christian Horner and that his relationship with Sebastian Vettel was very difficult.

jamesallenonf1.com Ross Brawn bows to the inevitable and steps down from Mercedes F1 team
The most anticipated story of 2013 has finally reached its endgame: Ross Brawn will leave the Mercedes F1 team on December 31st, it was*

independent.co.uk F1: Pastor Maldonado replaces Kimi Raikkonen at Lotus
Pastor Maldonado has been handed the opportunity to prove he is as good as he thinks he is after signing a deal to race for Lotus in 2014.

nbcsports.com New Jersey?s 2014 fate to be decided next week
The organizers of the proposed Grand Prix of America in New Jersey will learn of the event?s fate next week when the World Motor Sport Council meets to finalize the calendar for the 2014 Formula One season.

f1times.co.uk Pirelli to conduct December test with 2013 cars
Pirelli will get the opportunity to test its 2014 tyres on current-spec cars after the FIA agreed it would be beneficial for the sport, considering their last attempt during Brazil's free practice was rained off.

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fim-live.com Former World Championship Grand Prix race winner Doriano Romboni passed away on Saturday afternoon at the Santa Maria Goretti hospital in Latina, Italy, after suffering an accident at the Sic Supermoto Day.

fim-live.com Doping - CAS decision regarding Anthony West
Decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport in the case of rider Anthony West The FIM has taken note of the Award handed down on 22 November 2013 by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case of rider Anthony West,*

fim-live.com A tough start?
More than a week after the first round, that took place in the Echo Arena in Liverpool (United Kingdom), of the Maxxis FIM SuperEnduro World Championship, let's have a quick look to a day rich in emotions?


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motosport.com From Tuesday to Thursday,*BMW*Motorsport gave just short of 60 media representatives from around the world the opportunity to get to know the entire range of its models and to drive*BMW*racing cars in Monteblanco (ES). Bruno Spengler,*BMW*Team*...

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cycleworld.com CW Evaluation: Rekluse Core EXP Auto Clutch Magic auto clutch for your off-road motorcycle
1) CLUTCH COVER: CNC-machined billet aluminum. 2) PRESSURE PLATE: CNC-machined billet*

bikeexif.com 5 New motorcycle books

motorcycledaily.com MD Riding Impression: 2013 Zero DS ? Eighty/Twenty: Life with Zero?s Plug-in Electric Dual-Sport
Zero Motorcycles has quite the lineup of plated plug-ins, everything from the S-model standard, to the*

cyrilhuzeblog.com Harley-Davidson. Exporting Freedom.
Probably the best marketing video of Harley-Davidson Motor Company in a very long time. Shot at the York Plant, Pennsylvania (Fabricates, paints and assembles Softail and Touring motorcycles for worldwide distribution. 3,106*

visosrdwon.com 11 things you didnt know about BMWs S1000R
I'M in Majorca at the launch of BMW's new S1000R, a naked version of the firm's class-leading S1000RR superbike using the same 999cc inline-four engine. I'll bring you a full first-ride review soon. In*the meantime, here's some*

motorcyclenews.com New Hesketh 24 revealed
This is the first new model from British firm Hesketh Motorcycles, which will be available in a limited run of 24 examples when it goes on sale in February 2014. The brand was recently bought by Paul Sleeman

canadamotorcycleguide.com Gear for the Year: Aerostich Darien Light jacket and pants
Warren wore Aerostich's gear across the country. Once again, the made-in-Duluth gear passes the CMG test with flying colours ...

rideapart.com The 5 Most Versatile Multi-Tools For Motorcyclists
TweetIf you ride a motorcycle, you?re going to want some tools. A mult-itool can add huge versatility to your tool kit, packing many functions and capabilities into a single, handy package. Here are the best multi-tools on the*

visordown.com Top 10 ways bikers annoy the public
MOTORCYCLING and the general public haven?t always enjoyed a harmonious relationship. From mods and rockers tearing it up on Brighton seafront to wazzocks on open-piped GSX-R1100 streetfighters shattering*

visordown.com Triumph into India
AFTER years of planning Triumph?s range has gone on sale in India as a prelude to the firm starting up a production facility over there to build its forthcoming 250cc production models.Both a naked bike and a faired Daytona*

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Transport Canada and BMW issued a recall on the X3 model
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect in the dashboard could result in improper deployment of the passenger front airbag in a crash. This could increase the risk of injury to the front passenger. Correction:..

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Supreme sporty flair in M style: BMW M Performance parts for the BMW 2 Series Coup?.
The market launch of the BMW 2 Series Coup? clinches pole position in the premium compact segment. The figure 2 in the model designation stands for supreme sporty flair while the letter M refers to the attractive features available...More

Sports Activity Vehicle with an athletic appearance: BMW M Performance parts for the new BMW X5.
As of March 2014 a large selection of BMW M Performance parts will be available for all model variants of the Sports Activity Vehicle, giving the new BMW X5 an even more athletic look as it lines up at the start....More

C 650 GT and C 600 Sport special editions coming to a city near you
There are two BMW maxi-scooters with even more to offer in 2014, as the C 650 GT and C 600 Sport special edition models will allow you...More

Conquering the stage with the S 1000 R
For motorcycling fans worldwide, the BMW S 1000 R dynamic roadster has been the brightest new star to appear in 2013. High on performance, usability and fun, its core values are neatly encompassed in a new ?Conquer the...More

BMW GS Safari ? high on Aussie adventure
Australia is blessed with an amazing variety of terrain. From remote deserts, soaring rainforests and alpine regions, the land of wonder ?down under? has it all. It is a country tailor-made for GS motorcycles and their owners, 250 of...More

1993: goodbye ?Airheads?, hello ?Oilheads?
1993 was the 70th anniversary of BMW motorcycle production. It was also the year that marked the end of the /5 derived series of air-cooled Boxer-twins. Although R 100 production remained in place until 1996, the new Type R259...More

20th anniversary of the original ?Funduro?
Twenty years ago, radical new innovations were unveiled by BMW Motorrad, such as the all-new R 1100 RS with its eight-valve, air-cooled, fuel-injected Boxer engine and new Telelever front suspension system (see separate...More

Conquering the stage with the S 1000 R
For motorcycling fans worldwide, the BMW S 1000 R dynamic roadster has been the brightest new star to appear in 2013. High on performance, usability and fun, its core values are neatly encompassed in a new ?Conquer the...More

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way2speed.com The Bentley Barnato Roadster is a concept designed by Ben Knapp Voith It is a modern interpretation of what the Bentley Boys (elite and adventurous British gentlemen racers who drove Bentley sports cars in the 1920s) would drive today. Ben?s tribute was inspired by Bentley?s early cars but also the gracious curves of the R-Type Continental.
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autobloggreen.com Report: South Korean engineers find graphene electrodes can recharge in 16 seconds
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Asia Yes, one day, you too may be able to fully recharge*

bmwblog.com Here is the official sketch of next year's*BMW*M235i Racing Car. In 2014, privateer*BMW*teams and drivers will have the opportunity to line up at events with the new*BMW*M235i Racing. With a price of 59,500.00 Euros (excl. VAT) and impressive

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Dalton began learning how to handle tools at the young age of 6 when at school in Brazil, he and the other students used either a razor blade or a pocket knife to sharpen their pencils for drawing and writing...One day, he picked up a working pencil and started carving it...His idea is to bring people?s attention to small things. Small is beautiful. Most of the pencils he uses are found on the streets and sidewalks. Dalton?s work is a recycling process. He turns discarded objects into art.

gizmag.com 2013 High-End DSLR Comparison Guide
Even entry-level DSLRs are now capable of producing very good quality images. But the high-end market, where cameras cost thousands of dollars, is about much more than that. These cameras are designed for enthusiasts*

racingcafe,.blogspot.com BMW R100RS GranDream By C59R
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worldsbk.com South Africa on WSBK provisional Calendar for 2014
South African motorcycle racing fans are in for a special treat next year when WSBK should return to South Africa after a break of three years. South Africa appears on the provisional calendar for the 2014 eni FIM World Superbike*

worldsbk.com Giugliano enters testing ban in confident mood
New signing for Ducati Racing Team Davide Giugliano had a successful test - the third of the post-season - last week at Jerez, that gave him further confidence for 2014. The 24 year old Italian, who tried the 1199 Panigale for

MotoGP

motomatters.com Marc Marquez Has Nose Surgery To Improve Breathing
Marc Marquez has been back briefly to the operating theater today, where he has undergone surgery to improve his breathing. The reigning world champion was admitted to the Dexeus hospital in Barcelona, where he had*

autosport.com Yamaha 'must improve every area'
Yamaha must "improve every area" in order to match MotoGP rivals Honda in 2014, according to the Yamaha Motor Racing's managing director Lin Jarvis.

eurospot.yahoo.com Motorcycling - Camier in line for Ioda*MotoGP*seat. Former British Superbike Champion Leon Camier is assessing an option to join*MotoGP*with the Ioda team as well as two further opportunities to remain in the World Superbike Championship next season.

motomatters.com New Role For Alberto Puig: No Longer Pedrosa's Manager, Now Honda's Talent Spotter
Alberto Puig is to take on a new role inside Honda. Brought into HRC as advisor to Dani Pedrosa, the former 500cc race winner is to focus his efforts more on talent development for Honda, starting with the Asia Talent Cup. Puig*

autosport.com/motogp.com Bridgestone wants varied strategies
Bridgestone is aiming to promote a wider variety of MotoGP race strategies in 2014 by developing more closely-matched rear tyre compounds.

motogp.com A Post-season Catch-up: Paulo Ciabatti
In the latest Post-season Catch-up, we hear from Ducati Team?s Paulo Ciabatti. The MotoGP Project Director discusses the change of direction within the Italian squad as well as Cal Crutchlow joining Andrea Dovizioso*

motomatters.com Bridgestone Press Release: Hiroshi Yamada Reviews The Highs And Lows Of The 2013 MotoGP Season
With the racing season done, Bridgestone issued a press release looking back over the 2013 MotoGP season with Bridgestone's Motorsport Manager Hiroshi Yamada. The review covers the high points and the low points of*

Formula One

jamesallenonf1.com Insight: Hamilton and Rosberg?s head-to-head at Mercedes
Following on from last season?s very popular analysis of the head-to-head records of team mate pairings here?s the analysis of Lewis

f1times.co.uk Ecclestone says Alonso wanted to leave Ferrari
Bernie Ecclestone says he's been disappointed to see Fernando Alonso give up "a little" during the 2013 season after the Spaniard was once again resigned to finishing second behind Sebastian Vettel. The 82-year-old says*

motorracing F1: Ross Brawn to take time out until next summer after leaving Mercedes
Ross Brawn is to wait until the summer before deciding whether to return to Formula One.

bbc.co.uk All aboard the 'power train' - 2014 rules explained
BBC F1's technical analyst Gary Anderson explains the 2014 regulation changes and how they could spice up the on-track action

formula1.com Force India confirm Hulkenberg return in 2014
Nico Hulkenberg will leave Sauber and return to Force India for the 2014 season, it was confirmed on Tuesday. The 26-year-old German, who scored 63 points for the*

formula1.com FIA confirms revised calendar for 2014
Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, has published a revised calendar for the 2014 world championship following a meeting of its World Motor Sport Council in*

indepnendant.co.uk Formula One: New Jersey race removed from 2014 calendar
Races in New Jersey, Mexico and South Korea have been dropped from Formula One?s official 2014 calendar, with the season remaining at 19 races instead of a record 22.

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hondaproracing.com Honda launches fresh assault on Endurance World Championship
Honda launches fresh assault on Endurance World Championship http://www.hondaproracing.com/world-endurance/news/?race_event_report=2793Honda launches fresh assault on Endurance World*

superbikeplanet.com Miller Motorsports Park To Sell Assets of Yamaha Champion's School With At Track "Garage Sale"

motorsportnewswire.com VP Goes to Extremes with New Unleaded Race Fuel Blends
C20?, VP Unleaded Extreme? Offer New Options for Makin? Power?! SAN ANTONIO, TX ? December 2, 2013 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? VP Racing Fuels today introduced two new unleaded, nonoxygenated race fuel blends

bikesportnews.com Buildbase BMW boss Hicken takes over Mallory lease
The pair hope to restore the Leicestershire track

motorcycle-usa.com AMA Restructures Road Racing Series for 2015
AMA Pro Road Racing has announced its future plans regarding class structure and rules that will take effect during the 2015 AMA Pro Road Racing Season.

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nbcsports.com 10-race schedule confirmed for inaugural Formula E season
The all-electric FIA Formula E championship has announced a 10-race schedule for its inaugural 2014-2015 season that will start September 13, 2014 in Beijing. As expected, two North American races are part of the docket.*

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asphaltandrubber.com Modular Design & Why the BMW R nineT is Such a Big Deal
The first of the new BMW R nineT motorcycles rolled off its assembly line today, a fact that is only newsworthy because so many motorcycle publications are struggling for content in these coming winter doldrums. It*

rideapart.com First Look: Hesketh 24 ? New Superbike Commemorates James Hunt F1 Victory
TweetAfter an absence of almost 30 years, Hesketh motorcycles has just announced that it will launch a new*

cycleworld.com Harley-Davidson Breakout vs. Victory Jackpot vs. Star Raider ? Comparison Test A case study in cool.
The Wild One may have brought fame to Hollister, California, but it was the biker flick The Wild Angels that put Mecca on the map. You?ve heard of it, right? Dusty agricultural town in Southern California? Lots of taco stands and*

visordown.com First ride BMW S1000R review
Call that a wheelie? The bike another journalist crashed BMW?S S1000R*was one of the worst kept new bike secrets of the year. Everyone knew the firm was working on a stripped-down version of its class-leading superbike, the*
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motorsportsnewswire.com World Premiere: Voxan presents the most powerful electric motorcycle In the world
PARIS, FRANCE ? December 2, 2013 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? WATTMAN, unveiled as a world premiere at the Paris Motorcycle Show, positions revived French brand VOXAN at the cutting edge of 100% electric*

rideapart.com 2013 Honda CB500X Long-Term Update ? Month 4
TweetWith over 3,000 miles put on it in four months, the 2013 Honda CB500X is currently the highest-mileage bike in the RideApart garage. It?s also the second smallest. Why are we choosing a 471cc ?learner bike? for nearly*

asphaltandrubber.com Triumph Daytona 250 Caught Testing
Seeing a Daytona-inspired 250cc sport bike concept at the 2013 EICMA show, it hasn?t been a considerable amount of time since we last heard about Triumph?s plans to bring a quarter-liter motorcycle to market. Set to be built at*

ridermagazine.co.uk Prince William at Motorcycle Live 2013
The keen motorcyclist and future King took a look at some of the motorcycles on show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, which are due to be released next year. Paul Thandi, Chief Executive of the NEC GROUP,*

rideapart.com How To Carry Absolutely Anything On a Motorcycle
TweetPhoto by Motographer Are you one of those chumps who thinks a motorcycle?s carrying ability is limited to what fits into a backpack or the stock panniers? Think again, there is actually a huge range of ways to carry cargo*

rideapart.com First Bikes: Many Choices
TweetSmall bikes are back, and it?s a beautiful thing.* We?ve all seen the spy photos of the 2015 Triumph Daytona 250.* This is a new market segment for Triumph and an acknowledgement of the growing trend for well-made, well-

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NHTSA and BMW ( 13V526000 ) 2012 K1600GT and GTL
Dated: OCT 24, 2013 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2012 K1600 GT and K1600 GTL motorcycles. In certain riding conditions, an incorrect throttle valve control signal may be received by th...

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pipeburn.com Alaska is referred to as America's last frontier and in summer, thousands of motorcyclists flock there to experience the spectacular scenery and the endless miles of winding roads. Although, most of the bikes heading up there are touring, cruising and enduro bikes. It now looks like the caf? racer scene is starting to take off ? one bike at a time. Alaskan local ErikChristensen and his friends have started the Northern Caf? Racers.*"Our caf? posse is four deep"*says Erik.*"We are just a few guys with everyday lives, building caf?*bikes in our garages in anticipation of the incredible Alaskan riding season." This*stunning BMW R90/6 isn?t just the first bike we have featured from Alaska, but it might just be the first caf? racer built in Alaska.

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Dhoom:3 - Bollywood meets BMW Motorrad
Take the most successful Bollywood actor and combine him with the fastest BMW motorcycles. The result is an action-packed Bollywood film that promises nail-biting chases....More

Material girl. A portrait of Martina Starke.
2013 saw Martina Starke appointed Head of Colour and Trim Design and Material Technology at BMW Design. As such, she is responsible for anything to do with colours and materials pertaining to the exterior and interior design...More

Rolls-Royce Seeks New Apprentices To Join British Luxury Success Story
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that the company is seeking candidates for its Apprenticeship Programme. The successful applicants will join the programme in August 2014, working alongside skilled craftspeople in...More

Personnel changes within the BMW Group
Stefanie Wurst to be new Marketing Manager BMW Germany, Johannes Seibert becomes Managing Director of BMW Group Middle East...More

With a passion for detail - the BMW R nineT.
Start of series production of the R nineT at the BMW Berlin plant....More

BMW Group U.S. Reports November 2013 Sales
Woodcliff Lake, NJ ? December 3, 2013? Year-to-date, the BMW Group U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) is up 9.2 percent on sales of 331,801 in the first eleven months of 2013 compared to 303,728 in the same period in 2012. In...More

BMW Group Canada reports November 2013 sales results.
BMW Group Canada reported sales of 3,551 units for the month of November, an increase of 19.2 per cent over November 2012....More

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autobloggreen.com Report: Is the BMW i8 actually already sold out?
Filed under: Car Buying, Coupe, Hybrid, Performance, BMW The other day we brought you a report from Reuters, which quoted BMW's global sales chief Ian Robertson as saying that the Bavarian automaker had already sold out the*

autobloggreen.com Report: Panoz and DeltaWing suing Nissan over BladeGlider concept
Filed under: Motorsports, Government/Legal, Nissan Similarity is bound to occur in an industry where most of the products follow the same basic formula. But once in a while a new design comes along that doesn't quite*

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gizmag.com Self-contained powered Copenhagen Wheel hits the market ? at last
Back in 2009, MIT's SENSEable City team unveiled its Copenhagen Wheel prototype. In a nutshell, it's a self-contained electrically-powered rear bicycle wheel that can be installed on any regular bike, instantly turning it into an e-


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TED: Toby Eccles: Invest in social change - Toby Eccles
Here's a stat worth knowing: In the UK, 63% of men who finish short-term prison sentences are back inside within a year for another crime. Helping them stay outside*

TED: Sally Kohn: Let?s try emotional correctness - Sally Kohn
It's time for liberals and conservatives to transcend their political differences and really listen to each other, says political pundit*
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: Sally Kohn: Let?s try emotional correctness - Sally Kohn
It's time for liberals and conservatives to transcend their political differences and really listen to each other, says political pundit*

theconversation.com The Golden Mean: a great discovery or natural phenomenon?
What do the fa?ades of the National Gallery in London?s Trafalgar Square and the Sydney Opera House in Australia have in common? Most people would suggest the two buildings have few similarities ? the former is symmetrical*

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asphaltandrubber.com Aaron Yates and Geoff May to Race in WSBK with EBR
In October when Erik Buell Racing announced that it would be making the move into the World Superbike Championship, the American sport bike company wasn?t saying much*

worldsbk.com Another award for WSBK Champion Tom Sykes
Tom Sykes got a warm, standing ovation yesterday at the "Caschi d'Oro", the annual awards ceremony organised by Italian weekly magazine Motosprint. During the event, which took place last night at the Ebe Strignani theatre i


supebikeplanet.com Two WSBK teams vanish
Alstare and Red Devils disappear from the 2014 grid.

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Formula One

fia.com Pursuing uniformity
Consistency of decisions remains a key element for Formula One stewards.

express.co.uk Formula One: Formula One axe three Grand prixs
GRANDSprix at New Jersey, Mexico and South Korea have been omitted from the 2014 calendar .*

f1times.co.uk Ferrari have power to veto Ecclestone successor
Bernie Ecclestone recently stated that he would like to see Red Bull team principal Christian Horner take over his position at Formula One Management.

f1times.co.uk Honda fear they could be behind by missing 2014
Honda have admitted that missing out on the 2014 season, when the new power unit rules make their debut, could put them on the back foot compared to rivals Renault, Mercedes and Ferrari. Whilst those three will debut their new

formula1.com Buemi and Da Costa form Red Bull's 2014 test line-up
Red Bull have announced that Sebastien Buemi and Antonio Felix da Costa will make up the team's test and reserve driver line-up in 2014. For Buemi, 2014 will represent

bbc.co.uk Todt re-elected president of FIA
Former Ferrari general manager Jean Todt is re-elected unopposed as the president of motorsport's governing body, the FIA.

telegraph.co.uk Jean Todt takes a swipe at defeated rival David Ward after being elected as FIA president for second term
Formula One: Frenchman accuses rival of conducting an "irresponsible attack" on FIA after being elected as president for a second term.*

eurosport.yahoo.com Formula 1*- Brawn: Mandatory pitstops wrong for F1. Outgoing Mercedes team boss Ross Brawn says mandating two pitstops per grand prix would be wrong for*Formula 1.

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nbcsports.com Virgin signs up as ninth team for Formula E
Virgin Racing has signed up with the new FIA Formula E Championship as the series? ninth team. Alex Tai will operate the squad as team principal and the effort has the full support and backing of Virgin founder Sir Richard*

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thekneeslider.com Voxan Builds the Wattman ? an Electric Cruiser
Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Except for a number of one off projects by individual builders, electric

visordown.com Saietta R electric sports bike on US trade mission
THE British firm behind a high-powered electric sports bike is on a trade mission to the US seeking investment in its creation.Agility Global is one of 16 British companies selected to be part of the week-long 'Clean and Cool*

gizmag.com Saietta R electric performance bike heading for US shores in 2014
Since 2011, the UK's Agility Motors has been promising to deliver on its highly anticipated electric motorbike. Promoted as the firm's "next generation electric urban sport motorcycle" the new 96.5 hp Saietta R, with its 3.9 second 0-60*

cyrilhuzeblog.com Wayne Pierce Family Museum 50+ Motorcycle Collection To Be Auctioned In Las Vegas On January 8th, 2014
Last year?s smashing Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at Bally?s Hotel & Casino represented several prestigious private collections, attracted buyers from around the globe, saw a world record made for the 1939 BMW Rennsport 255*

cycleworld.com Ask Kevin: Why Rings Are The Highest-Flowing Heat Path From Piston To Cylinder Wall Tip #202 from the pages of The Total Motorcycling Manual
PISTON HEAT: The crown is the hottest part, as it?s farthest from the cooler cylinder wall with its water jacket. The rings, in contact with the bore, provide the best path out for piston heat. QUESTION: I am a huge fan of Kevin*

cycleworld.com Five Winter Battery Tips Tip #202 from the pages of The Total Motorcycling Manual
1. Inspect the battery cables, posts and fasteners. If necessary, clean the terminals with a stiff brush or battery cleaner spray. Make sure the cables and their housings are in good shape and the connectors are secured tightly to*

rideapart.com Five Small Motorcycles You Can Be Proud Of
TweetWhy is it pride of ownership is so often connected to engine size in the motorcycle world? Are we compensating for other shortcomings? Not only are these small motorcycles you can be proud of, but often, they?re much more*

rideapart.com Aerostich Competition Elkskin Roper Touchscreen Gloves Review
TweetOf all the products in the Aerostich catalog, its the traditional ?Roper? style gloves at which I was the most skeptical. So, offered the chance to review them, I jumped at the chance. Can these classics work in the modern*

deealernesws.com Husqvarna to show off 2014 bikes at Long Beach show
MURRIETA, Cal. -- The new 2014 Husqvarna Motorcycles are making a public appearance this weekend, when they will be on display at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the Long Beach Convention Center in*

motorsportsnewwire.com Harley-Davidson, Inc. Declares Dividend
MILWAUKEE, WI ? December 5, 2013 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? Harley-Davidson, Inc. (NYSE: HOG) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a cash dividend of $0.21 per share for the fourth quarter of 2013.*

motorcycle-usa.com 2013 Motorcycle Gift Guide: Boots
Keep your favorite motorcyclist's feet safe this year with a new pair of riding boots. See Motorcycle USA's suggestions for the perfect gift in the 2013 Motorcycle Gift Guide to Boots.

rideapart.com The Best Tires for Street-Going Sportbikes
TweetAs much as many of us would like to get out and ride tracks and canyons all day, we have jobs to get to, and errands to run. Many who choose a sportbike as their primary motorcycle need tires with fantastic grip in both*
http://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/lehman-trikes-mechanical-reverse-ready-2014-harleys ]dealernews.com[/url] Lehman Trikes mechanical reverse ready for 2014 Harleys
SPEARFISH, S.D. - One of Lehman Trikes' best-selling accessories for Harley-Davidson trikes is now available for 2014 models. The mechanical reverse is precision-engineered with aerospace materials and fits most*

australiancaferacer.com Getting The Knee Down
I have a confession to make. Before I started riding the infamous **** pump (CX500), I had an RC30 VFR400 track bike. As one of those poor uni student types (read un-employed scum.... well employed

motorcyclist.com Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | FIRST RIDE
Suzuki V-Strom 1000 | FIRST RIDEEarly Signs of Suzuki?&#128;&#153;s Revival on the Global StageRiding the 2014 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 along the twisting Spanish coast road past abandoned, half-finished hotels seems almost appropriate,*

cycleworld.com Failure To Launch China?s motorcycle industry still has a long way to go before it reaches US buyers.
For years, we have been expecting great things from China?s vast motorcycle industry, by far the world?s largest (27 million machines produced in 2012, or one for every 50 Chinese citizens). We?ve gone to the shows and seen the jet

visordown.com Top 10 biggestcapacity motorcycles
THE argument over whether bigger really is better is one that we?re going to leave alone for the moment ? but there?s no doubting that over the last decade or so bikes have been growing ever larger.At the turn of the millennium

webbikeworld.com Tourmaster Response 2 Boots | review

rideapart.com 2014 Ural Sidecar Lineup?Most Comprehensive Upgrade In 10 Years
Tweet?We made the bikes lighter, faster, more responsive, more fuel-efficient and better in handling and braking,? explains Ural president and*

cycleworld.com CTEK MUS 4.3 Battery Charger
CTEK Power Press Release: The CTEK MUS 4.3 Test and Charge is a unique battery charger that give consumers a complete picture of the health of their vehicle charging system. The CTEK MUS 4.3 Test and Charge combines*

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NHTSA and Mclaren
Dated: OCT 29, 2013 McLaren Automotive, Inc. (McLaren) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 MP4 12-C Spider and Coupe vehicles manufactured October 10, 2011, through October 23, 2013 and*

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Guaranteed Delight. Gift ideas from the BMW Lifestyle Collection.
Giving gifts is an art, and finding the right one can be difficult. If you?re looking for that special gift, the BMW Lifestyle Collection offers lots of possibilities. For family, friends, or business partners ? and if you want to escape the chaos of...More

Jeff Koons Presented US Debut of his BMW Art Car at Art Basel in Miami Beach.
Miami, FL ? December 4, 2013 . . . Artist Jeff Koons and supermodel Karol?na Kurkov? presented the North American premiere of Koons? BMW Art Car, the M3 GT2 race car on December 4th, the night of the opening day of Art Basel in...More

Extensive DTM test programme for BMW in Jerez.
BMW Motorsport has successfully completed the final DTM test of the year. The BMW drivers covered over 5,000 kilometres at the ?Circuito de Velocidad? in Jerez de la Frontera (ES), southern Spain....More

Lots to look forward to: the best motorcycle events of 2014
The 2014 motorcycling season promises to be a hot one! Here's a sneak preview of which events you simply can't miss. The first one is the extravagant diva of all motorcycle events.Concorso d?Eleganza Villa d?EsteOne of the mos...More

Rolls-Royce Wraith Honoured At Bbc Top Gear Magazine Car Of The Year Awards
Rolls-Royce Wraith was honoured this evening at the BBC Top Gear Magazine 2013 Car of the Year Awards, winning the category ?Rather Splendid Motor Car of the Year?....More

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automotive.com BMW and MINI to have as many as 20 new front wheel drive models
It was once thought of as heresy that*BMW*would be entering the market with a front-wheel-drive vehicle. Come on,*BMW*has always been a company focused on developing ?Ultimate Driving Machines,? right? Rear-wheel drive and 50:50 weight distribution*...

jalopnik.com The 2015 Ford Mustang Looks Much Better In Person
Whatever you do, don't call this the Fusion Coupe. I've been up close and personal with the 2015 Ford Mustang all morning. I love it

edmunds.com 2015 Ford Mustang convertible revealed

jalopnik.com McLaren Releases Awesome Nurburgring Video, Refuses To Say How Fast
The McLaren P1 has set a Nurburgring lap time, and here is frankly awesome video of it. McLaren just refuses to say exactly how fast it*

VIDEO All-New 2015 Ford Mustang First Look! - The Downshift Ep. 71

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VIDEO: LaFerrari the best of the masterpieces

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thepoke.co.uk Bohemian Rhapsody [Star Wars Edition]

TEDp: David Lang: My underwater robot - David Lang
David Lang is a maker who taught himself to become an amateur oceanographer -- or, he taught a robot to be one for him. In a

TED: Enrique Pe?alosa: Why buses represent democracy in action - Enrique Pe?alosa
"An advanced city is not one where even the poor use cars, but rather one where even the rich use public transport," argues Enrique*

technologyreview.com Identifying Signs of Chronic Brain Injury in Living Football Players
A new brain-imaging technology may reveal the true risk of repetitive head injury in contact sports.Eight former pro football players learned this year that they have signs of a degenerative brain disorder called chronic traumatic

gizmag.com Immerset combines two coffee-making techniques into one device
Combining the French press and pouring-over methods, while improving both, is the goal of a new coffee-maker being promoted by an outfit called Immerset. The device is a project by inventor Chic Kelty, and is designed both

superbikeplanet.com Yamaha's Lorenzo shows off his Barcelona mansion

gizmag.com Effective, safe, and pleasant-smelling mosquito control could be on the way
Methods for controlling mosquitoes usually take two tacks: luring the mosquitoes into a trap away from humans, or discouraging them from biting at the source. Both methods can be expensive, unhealthy, cumbersome, or

theconversation.com When should we hang Christmas decorations?
Today, December 6, is celebrated by the Christian churches as the feast day of St Nicholas. The saint is one of the historic figures on whom Santa Claus is based and so today is the closest the world gets to a Santa Claus Day.

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bikesportnews.com Aprilia boss 'confident' of Bird MotoGP collaboration
He says the Penrith team will 'continue' into 2014

Formula One

formula1.com Six teams set for Pirelli tyre testing in Bahrain

formula1.com Double points for season finale among 2014 changes
Teams and drivers will score double points at next year's final Grand Prix. The move is just one of several regulation changes announced by Formula One racing's governing

bbc.co.uk F1 to double points for final race

nbcsports.com Cost cap for 2015 part of new FIA regulation changes
A meeting of the F1 Strategy Group and Formula One Commission today in Paris has yielded approval of several new regulation changes, most of which will take effect in 2014. But perhaps the biggest change of all won?t come until*

jamesallenonf1.com Some notes on the new F1 rule changes
The rule changes announced today by the FIA, following meetings of the new F1 Strategy Group and the F1 commission, range from the pragmatic to pure Hollywood. At the pragmatic end of the scale, the cost cap is long overdue and*

nbcsports.com Pirelli gets chance for data on ?14 tires with Bahrain test
After an arduous 2013 season, it appears Formula One tire manufacturer Pirelli will have ample opportunity to get it right for 2014. As part of the FIA?s raft of regulation changes issued today, Pirelli was given the green light t

express.co.uk Formula One: Formula One axe three Grand prixs
GRANDSprix at New Jersey, Mexico and South Korea have been omitted from the 2014 calendar .*

f1technical.net Todt supports permanent driver number proposal
Newly re-elected FIA president Jean Todt has said that he supports the request of teams to assign permanent car numbers assigned to drivers, instead of the current system based on the championship classification

f1technical.net WilliamWilliams strenghten aerodynamics team
The Williams F1 Team have announced a strengthened aerodynamics line-up with appointments from both Lotus as well as Red Bull Racing. Both new members of the team will report to Jason Somerville, the current head of*

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nbcsports.com Da Costa gets BMW DTM drive
He may have missed out on one drive, but Portuguese driver Antonio Felix da Costa won?t be rideless in 2014. Following a successful first test, da Costa was named to BMW?s DTM program for 2014 as part of the manufacturer?s*

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visordown.com Modded R NineT shows new BMWs potential
BMW?S new R NineT retro machine has been built with modifications in mind and the first external firm to be given one to play with is German tuners Urban Motors.

cycleworld.com 2014 BMW S1000R ? First Ride Just exactly who is the new S1000RR-with-an-R-missing for, and why would anyone want it?
Why the question above? Simple. We?ve too often witnessed a

asphaltandrubber.com More on Kawasaki?s Supercharged Motorcycle Engine
The tease of 2013 has to be Kawasaki and its supercharged four-cylinder engine, which the Japanese OEM debuted at this year?s*Tokyo Motor Show. Showing the engine, and giving virtually no information about the intended

latimes.com BMW's RnineT boxer scores a KO
Sitting lower to the ground than any traditional*BMW, the retro-looking R nine T also features a shaft drive, 6-speed transmission, lightweight all-aluminum fuel tank and the same braking system as the S1000RR road racer.

rideapart.com Motorcycle History: Brakes
TweetEach week RideApart looks back at key milestones in motorcycle history from technical innovations to significant model introductions to racing successes and, of course, some of the disastrous things we?d rather forget.*

asphaltandrubber.com Confederate C2 P-51 Fighter ? Pierre Terblanche?s Latest Motorcycling Creation
It has been over two years since we saw a new motorcycle from Confederate Motors, but you would be wrong to think that the boutique Southern brand has been sitting idly by all this time. Earlier this year, Confederate added*
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thekneeslider.com 2015 Confederate C2 P51 Project Drawing Revealed
Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Confederate Motorcycles has just shown a drawing of their 2015 C2 P-51 Fighter. A video with Pierre Terblanche, Confederate's*

cyrilhuzeblog.com Harley-Davidson 4th Quarter U.S. Retail Sales Up 10 To 13 Percent?
According to a research note provided to Powersports Business by Wells Fargo Securities analyst Tim Conder, U.S. retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in October-November quarter-to-date ?are tracking up 10-13%*

cyrilhuzeblog.com The US States Where Motorcyclists Can Legally Run Red Lights
We all had this experience. Waiting an excruciating time for the red traffic light to turn green. And for some riding to work, it?s a daily experience. The reason are the intersections sensors unable to detect light vehicles with not enough*

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rideapart.com 7 Places a Motorcyclist Should Avoid In Traffic
TweetAs motorcyclists, we?ve all had a few close calls in traffic. They serve as a reminder to our occasional lapse in vigilance and impart a lasting cognitive reminder from which we can avoid such circumstances in the future. Some of*

cyrilhuzeblog.com Diva. A Custom Motorcycle With German, Italian And English Accents.
What do you get when an Italian custom builder wants to launch his shop with a radical bike design, using most of a German BMW R 1200 Boxer components and engine, but want to inject his creation with some English*

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NHTSA and BMW ( 13V549000 )
Dated: OCT 31, 2013 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 F 800 S and F 800 ST motorcycles manufactured August 2006 through January 2009. Due to incorrect tolerances, the rear*

NHTSA and H-D ( 13V515000 )
Dated: OCT 16, 2013 Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through

NHTSA and H-D ( 13V517000 )
Dated: OCT 16, 2013 Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCUTG, FXSBE, and FLSTNSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The*

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BMW Motorsport presents its programme for the 2014 season: focus on DTM, USCC, BMW Sports Trophy and the N?rburgring 24 Hours.
BMW Motorsport used the 52nd BMW Sports Trophy award ceremony in Munich?s BMW Welt (DE) to present its programme for the 2014 season. BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt announced the plans for the DTM...More

BMW Motorsport News ? Issue 41/13.
An interview with BMW Sports Trophy winner Tom Coronel ? Book launch for BMW Team Schnitzer and BMW Team MTEK....More

New kid on the block: the BMW M235i Racing - BMW Motorsport.

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BMW Motorrad already outperforms previous year's sales figures as of November. 108,872 vehicles were supplied to customers worldwide.
Munich. BMW Motorrad sold 8.8% more vehicles in November than in the corresponding month of the previous year, thereby once again achieving an all-time November high. 7,342 vehicles (previous year: 6,749 units) were...More

MINI 2014 Rally Dakar Press Kit
From 5th to 18th January 2014, MINI will line up with the MINI ALL4 Racing at the Rally Dakar. In 2012 and 2013 MINI was the car to beat at the toughest marathon rally in the world. Frenchman St?phane Peterhansel won the last...More

BMW Group reports best November sales ever
Robertson: Sales record for full year within reach +++ Global deliveries climb 2.7% to 174,996 vehicles +++...More

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autobloggreen.com Report: Ford open to diesel, hybrid or electric Mustang?
Filed under: Coupe, Hybrid, Ford, Electric, Diesel The Ford Mustang may not be the first vehicle that comes to mind when you think of environmentally-friendly forms of

autobloggreen.com First Drive: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Filed under: First Drives "Do not pass the factory driver in the 911 Turbo S." Fifteen minutes later, I'm skeptically pondering that admonishment as I strap into the*

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jalopnik.com For $8,100, Assume The Lotus Position
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I always get a kick out of the various iterations of the bike v car chestnut. This one comes form autocar.co.uk pits a BMW HP4 vs Ariel Atom V8 vs 600bhp rallycross Citroen DS3 in a drag race. If you missed it on the BMW MOA facebook page...

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gizmag.com 2013 eReader Comparison Guide
Remember when everyone asked if the first iPad was a "Kindle killer?" Well, although tablets have certainly put the brakes on e-readers' momentum, the Kindle is still alive and kicking. Is it your best e-reader option this holiday
gizmag.com 2013 Mid-Range DSLR Comparison Guide
You don't need to be spending big on a high-end full frame camera to get a DSLR with amazing image and video quality. There are plenty of options out there which cater to more modest budgets, without scrimping on features

jalopnik.com Watch The Navy Of Denmark Take On Pirates Off The Coast Of Africa
Welcome to Sunday Matinee, where we highlight classic car reviews or other longer videos I find on YouTube. Kick back and enjoy this blast from the past

TED: Boyd Varty: What I learned from Nelson Mandela - Boyd Varty
"In the cathedral of the wild, we get to see the best parts of ourselves reflected back to us." Boyd Varty, a wildlife activist, shares stories of animals, humans and their interrelatedness, or "ubuntu" -- defined as, "I am, because of you."*

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worldsbk.com Team Hero EBR from AMA to WSBK
Dorna WSBK are pleased to announce that Team Hero EBR will make the switch from the AMA Superbike series to the Superbike World Championship in 2014. This will be a two rider team running the new 2014 EBR 1190RX

bikesportnews.com Buell to debut May and Yates in World Superbike 2014
It's an all-American thang

motomatters.com Erik Buell Racing To Field Geoff May And Aaron Yates In World Superbikes In 2014
Erik Buell Racing have officially confirmed they will be competing in the World Superbike championship in 2014. Today, EBR announced that they will be fielding Geoff May and Aaron Yates in the WSBK class, racing Erik Buell'


asphaltandrubber.com Erik Buell World Superbike

superbikeplanet.com Current WSBK homologation requirements

MotoGP

motogp.com FIM updates 2014 MotoGP? calendar
The FIM Road Racing World Championship Grand Prix calendar has been updated ahead of the 2014 season, with this latest version being published on Friday.

autosport.com Marquez wouldn't veto Lorenzo to Honda
Marc Marquez says he would have no qualms about Honda signing his arch MotoGP rival Jorge Lorenzo as his team-mate for 2015

express.co.uk Superbikes: Paul Bird Motorsport confirm four-rider line-up
PAUL BIRD Motorsport have confirmed a four-rider line-up to challenge in next year?s World MotoGP and MCE Insurance British Superbike Championships.


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Formula One

formula1.com To the point - a brief history of F1 scoring systems
On Monday, Formula One racing's governing body, the FIA, announced that from 2014 onwards teams and drivers will score double points at the final Grand Prix of the season*

f1times.co.uk Pole position trophy gets go ahead
The FIA has confirmed that it will award a trophy to the driver who secures the most pole positions during the 2014 Formula 1 season. Instead of a championship point, which has been suggested on numerous occasions, the*

f1times.co.uk FIA confirms new penalty points system for '14
The FIA has released an updated version of the 2014 Sporting Regulations to include a new penalty points system which could lead to more race bans. Article 4.2 states that any driver who accrues 12 points on his Superlicence

nbcsports.com Paul di Resta responds after losing ride at Force India
With Nico Hulkenberg and, as of this morning, Sergio Perez set as the 2014 driver lineup for Force India, both Paul di Resta and Adrian Sutil are now looking for new rides.

reuters.com Motor racing-Formula One team line-ups for 2014
LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Confirmed Formula One team line-ups for the 2014 season after Force India announced on Thursday they had signed Mexican Sergio Perez:

bbc.co.uk FIA seeks interest from new teams
Motor racing's governing body invites potential new teams to express their interest in joining the sport from 2015 or 2016

formula1.com Sergio Perez Q&A: Big potential at Force India
For a while it looked like Sergio Perez might lose his place on the 2014 grid after McLaren opted not to retain his services for next year. But the 23-year-old Mexican was soon*

telegraph.co.uk Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone must wait as judge reserves judgment in ?27m bribery trial
A High Court judge has reserved judgment in a ?27 million bribery claim against Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone.

f1times.co.uk Sutil confirms move to Sauber for 2014
Sauber have confirmed one of its two drivers for the 2014 season after the announcement that Adrian Sutil will move from Force India to the Swiss team next year. Sutil left Formula 1 in 2011 but rejoined Force India for the 2013*


f1technical.net Sauber chassis passes crash tests
While the team are yet to announce a race driver for the 2013 season, technical progress on the new car is well underway as the team have revealed its chassis is now homologated.
f1times.co.uk MP urges fraud investigation over Ecclestone finances
A labour MP has called for the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to conduct an investigation into Bernie Ecclestone's finances. It comes amidst several court cases over the sale of*

thekneeslider.com Good Bye Engines ? Hello Power Trains
Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Original article from: TheKneeslider.com - Formula 1 racing is changing the rules for next year, there are radical body work changes of no particular interest to any of us*


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en.motoracinglive.com SuperMoto: changes to the regulations
A 10-minute Superpole session featuring the eight fastest riders in qualifying will determine the first eight places on the grid for both races. Each meeting will comprise two 30-minute free practice sessions, followed by qualifying

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motorcycledaily.com It?s Official ? KTM is the Fastest Growing Motorcycle Company in US for 2013
Murrieta, CA ? November retail sales growth figures for KTM North America, Inc. have put the motorcycle company out front as the fastest growing motorcycle company in the US for 2013. KTM?s November unit sales rose*

motorcycle-usa.com Triumph Streamliners at New York IMS Show
The 2013 New York Progressive International Motorcycle Show will host two Triumph streamliners, the Gyronaut X-1 and the Castrol Rocket.

ridapart.com How To Ride a Sidecar
TweetNot a motorcycle and not a car, a sidecar is an entirely different vehicle to either, requiring a specific set of skills equal to that of learning how to ride or drive. Luckily for you, we?ve put in the hard work figuring it out, so you don?t*

visordown.com Ducati and Indian Motorcycles to move into India
JUST two weeks after Triumph announced its move into India, Ducati and Indian Motorcycles are following suit.Ducati are currently present in India through Precision Motors, who have acted as both an importer and distributor*

visordown.co.uk Triumph slips into loss
TRIUMPH slipped into loss last year despite record sales of over 50,000 motorcycles.The Hinckley firm posted a pre-tax loss for the year to June 30 of ?12.8 million compared to a ?2.7million profit in 2012.It's the first annual loss*

rideapart.com Motorcycle Accidents: How The Brain Is To Blame
TweetA recent psychological study has suggested that some motorcycle accidents are caused by the way the human brain perceives distances. This could explain why a vehicle turning left in front of you is the most common*

rideapart.com Motorcycle History: Caf? Racers ? The Early Years
TweetEach week RideApart looks back at key milestones in motorcycle history, from technical innovations to significant model introductions to racing successes and, of course, some of the disastrous things we?d rather forget.*

cycleworld.com CW Adventure Rally Sierra Edition Your big ADV bike is meant to be used. At our Adventure Rally, learn the skills you need while participating in a fun event filled with small competitions and many miles of great exploration.
It?s beautiful to share something you?re good at, especially when others benefit. And that?s exactly what happened at the inaugural Cycle World Adventure Rally Sierra Edition held last fall in the Sierra Nevada Mountains*

visordown.com Your Top 10 BMWs revealed
10. G650GS (2011-present): 4.3/5The G650GS is BMW?s Swiss army knife. The 650cc single-cylinder engine will give you 65mpg all day long and 47hp to play around with, which is also the A2 license power limit. The engine is now*

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Bmw 2 Series Coupe, Bmw M3 Sedan And Bmw M4 Coupe To Make World Debuts At The 2014 North American International Auto Show In Detroit
The BMW 2 Series Coupe, an entirely new model series and successor to the 1 Series Coupe, as well as the BMW M3 Sedan and BMW M4 Coupe, the latest chapter in the history of high-performance sports cars from BMW M, will...More

BMW at the 2014 NAIAS Detroit.
Never before have dynamics and efficiency been so precisely harmonized as in the new models from Germany?s premium carmaker BMW, now being presented at the 2014 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in...More

Auto Guangzhou 2013: Rolls-Royce Canton Glory Ghost Pays Tribute To The City Of Guangzhou With Exclusive Bespoke Luxury
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars brings Bespoke delights to the Auto Guangzhou 2013 with the launch of the Canton Glory Ghost. This latest Bespoke model is designed as a tribute to the city of Guangzhou, combining legendary heritage...More

BMW R nineT special nets a great response at German Custombike-Show
Recognised as the end of season finale for custom fans and specialist custom bike builders alike, the Custombike-Show held in Bad...More

Christmas gifts to treasure for BMW fans
If you?re still looking for Christmas present ideas for loved ones, then forget about knitwear and chocolates ? why not get them something they really want, courtesy of BMW Motorrad? Here are a couple of gifts that will keep...More

BMW C evolution impresses in final field trials
With the serial production of the BMW C evolution imminent, 'field trials' have been taking place in the Italian city of Rome. This is the final stage in the innovative e-scooter's journey from early concept to finished product, which is...More

P1 for BMW Motorrad and Belstaff
Common origins and the passionate pursuit of perfection have brought BMW Motorrad and Belstaff together to produce a special collection of jackets. With legendary cuts drawn from several eras of motorcycling, the rider fashion is a...More


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autonews.com Daimler to name ex-BMW CEO Pischetsrieder to supervisory board, report says
Daimler will name Bernd Pischetsrieder, a former CEO of rival premium carmaker BMW, to its supervisory board next year, a German business newspaper reported.

autonews.com GM to unload 7% stake in French automaker PSA Peugeot
GM is selling its entire stake in PSA Peugeot Citroen, which it acquired when it entered an alliance with the French automaker last year. GM said it will sell its 7 percent stake, or 24.

gizmag.com Rinspeed shows what the self-driving car will be like to ride in
Autonomous driving has consistently made headlines throughout 2013, with car companies showcasing development vehicles and detailing*

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technologyreview.com Cloud Services
This collection of stories by MIT Technology Review explores the promise and challenges of crunching and storing data in the cloud.

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cyrilhuzeblog.com New Internet Address Extension .motorcycles Soon To Be Offered
Most internet addresses (URLs) end with familiar ?top level domains? such as .com, .org or .edu. The non-profit ICANN organization (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is in the process of approving up to 1,400*

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TED: Stephen Cave: The 4 stories we tell ourselves about death - Stephen Cave
Philosopher Stephen Cave begins with a dark but compelling question: When did you first realize you were going to die? And even more interestingly: Why do we humans so often resist the inevitability of death? In a fascinating talk*

TED: Rose George: Inside the secret shipping industry - Rose George
Almost everything we own and use, at some point, travels to us by container ship, through a vast network of ocean routes and ports*

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worldsbk.com FIM Press Release - WSBK WSS & STK1000 Regulation Changes for 2014
The FIM, F?d?ration Internationale de Motociclisme, has issued a press release following the Superbike Commission met in Madrid (Spain) last 10 December, regarding the FIM Superbike and Supersport World*

canadamotorcycleguide.com Erik Buell Racing announces further 2014 WSB details
Hero and EBR team up, hire two racers for next year's series.

MotoGP

motogp.com Further collarbone surgery for Lorenzo
Double MotoGP? title winner Jorge Lorenzo has undergone surgery on his left collarbone and right thumb, in order to be 100% fit for the start of the 2014 World Championship.

autosport.com Honda could quit MotoGP over rules
Honda would almost certainly quit MotoGP if control ECUs were made mandatory, HRC team principal Shuhei Nakamoto has warned

Formula One

bbc.co.uk Alonso welcome at McLaren - Dennis
McLaren chairman Ron Dennis says he would have no problem if Fernando Alonso rejoined the Formula 1 team.

jamesallenonf1.com Pirelli begins three-day tyre test in Bahrain
Pirelli will begin a three-day tyre test on Tuesday at the Bahrain International Circuit as they look to develop their 2014-specification tyres. The F1 Commission granted the Italian manufacturer the session on safety grounds*

jamesallenonf1.com Montezemolo presents Massa with an 2008 engine and his team with a warning
Ferrari held its traditional pre-Christmas gathering at Maranello for the employees of the company and its president Luca di Montezemolo*

express.co.uk Sergio Perez rubbishes champion Sebastian Vettels view on double points
SERGIO PEREZ has hit back at Sebastian Vettel?s comments that double points for the final race of next season will devalue the sport.*

f1times.co.uk VW, Audi, Porsche not interested in 12th grid slot
With the FIA opening up a selection process to find a 12th team, the Volkaswagen Group has signalled that it has no interest in joining the Formula 1 grid. It's often rumoured that VW, or one of its brands - which*

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bikesportnews.com Schwantz and Circuit of the Americas row due in court

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f1technical.com Montezemolo hints at Ferrari prototypes at Le Mans
In his traditional Christmas year ending speach, Ferrari president Luca Di Montezemolo hinted that after winning with the Ferrari 458 GTE, Ferrari may now be looking at competing in the prototype class at Le Mans.

On the Street

visordown.com IOM TTwinning bike and BMW F750 go under the hammer
TWO*rare racing motorcycles will go up for auction in January at the Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction.A Vincent Isle of Man Clubman TT-winning bike and an ex-1973 Daytona 200 1972 Butler & Smith BMW F750 will be going under*

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rideapart.com How to save a motorcycle slide
You?re accelerating when, suddenly, the rear wheel loses traction and steps out. Wet leaves, manhole cover, melted tar snake or just too much throttle. What can you do about it? Here?s how to save a motorcycle slide

visordown.com R1200GS gets steering damper for 2014
The 2014 R1200GS Adventure. Now with steering damper BMW*HAS given the R1200GS a steering damper for 2014.Both the base model and the more off-road focussed R1200GS Adventure get a steering damper as standard

sportrider.com 2014 BMW S 1000 R First Ride
2014 BMW S 1000 R First RideBMW pulls the fairings off its ultra-successful S 1000 RR superbike, and the results are as sweet as you'd expectA few years back Senior Editor Andrew Trevitt put his riding license in jeopardy by*

visordown.com KLR650 updated
KAWASAKI has revealed an updated version* of its KLR650 at the New York International Motorcycle Show.Called the ?New Edition? it looks basically the same as the existing bike, which will remain on sale alongside it (in America)

bikeexif.com Top 5 BMW R-Series customs
The BMW R-series has a rich heritage spanning 90 years?all the way back to the launch of BMW?s first motorcycle, the R32, in 1923. Since then the air-cooled, horizontally*

rideapart.com 10 Reasons Why You Should Date a Woman Who Rides a Motorcycle
TweetWednesday?s article, 10 Reasons Why You Shouldn?t Date a Motorcyclist caused quite a reaction, not just because of the suppositor

visordown.com Vespainspired Segway
A CUSTOM*Vespa-inspired Segway is now available for order.Made by hand, the 'Zero scooter' is constructed using real Vespa scooter panels and is fully made to order with customisable colours,*

cycleworld.com Lightning Motorcycle VIN 000001 Registered
Lightning Motorcycle Press Release: Lightning VIN 000001 is registered and on the street! Lightning has completed all of the required DOT set up and DMV requirements. This milestone moves Lightning one step closer to*

rideapart.com How To Choose The Right All-Around Motorcycle Boots
TweetOne of the questions we get most is about the best all-purpose motorcycle boots. They?re one of the few items of protection we normally don?t take off when we arrive at our destination, which means it?s especially*

motorsportsnews.com Date change for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course: July 11-13, 2014 PICKERINGTON, OH ? December 17, 2013 ? (Motor Sports Newswire) ? In a move that will help Midwestern motorcyclists get more out their summer events, the American*

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RECALLs

NHTSA and BMW ( 13V570000 )
Dated: NOV 14, 2013 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2013 X3 xDrive 28i/35i vehicles manufactured February 11, 2013, through February 27, 2013. Due to a production process error, the tear ...


NHTSA and BMW ( 13V564000 )
Dated: NOV 08, 2013 BMW of North America LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2006 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi sedans and 325xi sports wagons, model year 2007 328i, 328xi, 335i, 335xi sedans and 328i and 328xi sports*

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Groundbreaking ceremony for new BMW Group plant in Brazil
Start of operations scheduled for 2014, productive capacity of up to 30,000 units annually ? Investment of approx. 200 million euros, 1,300 new jobs...More

Setting its sights on pole position: The MINI John Cooper Works Concept. World premiere at the North American International Auto Show 2014 in Detroit.
Hallmark MINI style and technology lifted straight from the race track come together to mould the inimitable character of a John Cooper Works model, rendering the MINI sub-brand a byword for irresistible go-kart feeling and genuine everyday usability. And now a new contender for pole position has emerged to take this successful concept to the next...More

BMW Clubs International Council presents new Board. All change: Ian Branston succeeded by David de Bruyn after ten years at the helm ? new Chairman introduces himself in ?BMW Clubs? World?.
The BMW Clubs International Council will enter 2014 with a new Executive Board. David de Bruyn from South Africa has been voted the new Chairman of the International Council, the worldwide umbrella organisation of the official...More

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automotivenews.com GM to cut S. Korean jobs as Chevy pullout looms in Europe
General Motors plans to slash its headcount in South Korea next year as it prepares to withdraw its Chevy brand in Europe, a major export market for South Korean-made cars.

motorsportretro.com Video ? Restoration, bringing back the Lister Jaguar

jalopnik.com This Is How You Turn Left In Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Note: this is not how you actually turn left in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. In reality, this is how you turn left in New Jersey.

gizmag.com Top performance supercars and concepts of 2013
We've already taken a look at the best green concept cars of 2013; now it's time to turn our attention to the other end of the car-tech spectrum: full-blown, engine-

jalopnik.com McLaren Wants To Replace Windshield Wipers With A Force Field
Windshield wipers are a simple solution to a small problem. There's water there, wipe it away. But McLaren doesn't like the simple solution, which is why they're developing some sort of force field. Yep.

VIDEO What Stops Them (1935)

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motorsportretro.com Video: The making of John Frankenheimer?s Grand Prix

theconversation.com Does Skype help or hinder communication?
Speech is the one of the most important forms of communication between humans. The internet has opened doors for us to communicate with people across the globe ? but the technology often leads to misunderstanding. A

theconversation.com Sun Tzu says: the cost of culture shows the value of nothing
Measurement determines estimation; estimation determines calculation; calculation determines comparison; comparison determines victory. So wrote Sun Tzu in The Art of War 2,000 years ago. Since that time his quantitative*

TED: Marco Annunziata: Welcome to the age of the industrial internet - Marco Annunziata
Everyone's talking about the "Internet of Things," but what exactly does that mean for our future?

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hondaproracing.com Pata Honda?s World Superbike pairing of Leon Haslam and Jonathan Rea ended their...
Pata Honda?s World Superbike pairing of Leon Haslam and Jonathan Rea ended their riding year this week with a play on Honda?s new-for-2014 Fireblade SP at the Losail circuit in Qatar. Read the full story here...

worldsbk.com Carlos Checa on new career and future of WSBK
WorldSBK.com has caught up with Carlos Checa during an event organised by the Generalitat de Catalunya in Barcelona this week. The 2011 Superbike World Champion, who bowed out from racing at the end of last season, was*

bikesportnews.com Althea return to WSBK with Canepa and Evo-spec Panigale
It's one red bike in the Evo Kawasaki Cup...

crash.net 2014 World Superbike entry list so far

MotoGP

visordown.com Should Dorna call Hondas bluff
HRC*Vice President Shuhei Nakamoto has said that if Dorna makes a standard ECU (electronic control unit) mandatory in MotoGP in the future then the firm is '99 percent? certain to leave the series.Which creates an interesting

motomatters.com Casey Stoner To Continue Role As Test Rider For Honda
Casey Stoner is to continue as test rider for Honda in 2014. The Australian double world champion will once again take the track to help develop Honda's RC213V during the 2014 season, according to British publication MCN.*

fim-live.com MotoGP's technicians of the future
They may be the lesser seen side of the World Championship, but they are fundamental to the successes of Dani Pedrosa, Marc Marquez, Alex Rins, Alex Marquez, Maria Herrera and Marcos Ramirez. They are the engineers and*

superbikeplanet.com Standard ECU Could Force Honda To Quit MotoGP

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bbc.co.uk Ferrari question 'double-points' plan
Ferrari want Formula 1 to reconsider controversial plans to introduce double points for the final race of the season.

FWIW: All rules are silly and give an advantage, intentionally or not, to a select group of competitors. The double point rule is sillier than most. The only clear advantage gained by the rule goes to Formula One Management the reigning champion of snagging F1 fan dollars/euros/yen. In theory it will put fans in stands and in front of screens to watch the final race thus increasing FOM's revenue. Teams may gain an incremental share in revenue based on the terms of the Concord Agreement.

Fans gain little beyond the potential prolonged but false high by waiting for the championship to be decided. Artificially bending the the rules and season outcomes will not make the final race of the season as exciting as Hamilton/McLaren and Massa/Ferrari taking the decision down to the final lap of the final race. The excitement of that race was built over a season of racing. Yes in the end Hamilton snatched championship victory from Massa's race victory by points gained; however the points gained were on as level a track as F1 offers and by the skill of drivers and power of cars; not by a silly one race points anomaly.

Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel have dominated F1 for several years; however, Ferrari remains first among equals when it comes to the business decisions and rule making. The BBC article has Di Montemezemolo raising enough questions to create the wiggle room to allow an F1 car make a pass and return some sense back to the points system. Di Montemezemolo should not be seen as a white night. He will act in what he sees as Ferrari's best interests.

What ever color knight he is, most likely crimson, this fan hopes he picks up the lance being first among equals affords him and slays this silly paper dragon rule.

Last minute addition...nbcsports.com Double points may be axed by next month, says Ecclestone
The much-maligned double points award for Formula One season finales may not be long for this world according to Formula One kingpin Bernie Ecclestone. The British billionaire has told the UK?s Telegraph newspaper*


f1times.com Newey fears rules turning F1 into one-make series
Adrian Newey has expressed concern that Formula 1 is effectively turning into a one-make series because the rules surrounding the cars design are becoming too

formula1.com Vijay Mallya Q&A: Force India throwing everything at 2014
Force India have pulled off something of a coup in the last few weeks by landing two of the most highly-regarded young drivers in F1 racing - Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio

bbc.co.uk Mercedes sign two Red Bull engineers
Mercedes sign two leading engineers from Formula 1 world champions Red Bull to boost their technical staff.

bbc.co.uk Rosberg suffers tyre failure at 200mph
German driver Nico Rosberg spins at full speed after a tyre "blows up" at a private Pirelli test on Thursday in Bahrain.

f1times.co.uk Pirelli insists tyres are safe after Rosberg's blowout
Pirelli has insisted that its 2014 tyres are safe despite Nico Rosberg suffering a 320km/h blowout during testing in Bahrain on Thursday. Mercedes were forced to curtail their running after the German span on the main straight at*

nbcsports.com Ferrari to offer fans chance to name 2014 car
Ferrari is offering its fans the chance to name its 2014 Formula One car, via a fan vote on the Internet, which could be perilous. Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo announced the*

telegraph.co.uk Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo once again calls for the introduction of customer cars in Formula One
'I want to give young drivers opportunities to drive cars,' says*


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racintoday.com Rossi To Co-Drive Delta Wing At Rolex 24
RacinToday.com DeltaWing Racing Cars announced its 2014 Rolex 24 at Daytona driver lineup on Friday. The lineup includes American Formula 1 reserve driver Alexander Rossi, who will join Andy Meyrick and Katherine...

nbcsports.com Boston Celtics owners provide financial jolt to Formula E
The all-electric FIA Formula E Championship has received a $21 million investment from Boston Celtics managing partner Wyc Grousbeck (pictured, left) and a dozen of his co-owners in the legendary NBA team according to the*

reuters.com Motor racing-Formula One secures TV rights deal for Middle East
LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Formula One has agreed a new TV deal that covers the Middle East, a boost for the sport after Sebastian Vettel's domination led to criticism that it had become boring for viewers

nbcsports.com Audi confirms its 2014 motorsport program
Audi has revealed almost all the details of its 2014 motorsport program, after leaking out initial and updated images of its flagship LMP1 prototype. The German manufacturer announced the innovations on its R18 e-tron quattro

VIDEO The LMP1 Regulations and Technology

On the Street

asphaltandrubber.cm Rumor: Dainese up for Sale?
Motorcycle industry gossip is at a fever pitch this week with speculation that Italian motorcycle apparel manufacturer Dainese is up for sale. Adding credence to that rumors, Asphalt & Rubber has received a number of tips*

cycleworld.com TCX X-Rap Waterproof Boots Lace'em high riding boot.
Basic-black zip-ups not your style? Here?s something with a bit more flair: TCX X-Rap Waterproof ($149.99). If you?re thinking all show and no go, think again. This full-

motorcyclenews.com Hein Gericke back in administration
Hein Gericke has gone into administration with the closure of all 16 remaining UK stores; the second time financial troubles have struck the clothing and accessory retailer in 16 months. Hein Gericke staff were all told*

cycleworld.com 2014 Suzuki DR-Z400SM ? First Ride The last of a dying breed? We hope not.
Missing from Suzuki?s lineup for three years, the DR-Z400SM returned for 2013. We?re stoked to have it back, as it?s the only street-legal, lightweight, small-displacement, 17-inch-wheeled supermoto still available in the US.

visordown.com Evolution of the Fireblade
1992The original FireBlade. 893cc, 16-inch front wheel and ultra-cool NSR-style drilled-holes in the fairing.*List price, ?7,390. 1994The model that gave birth to one of the coolest paintjobs of all time: Urban Tiger.*The 'Blade lost*

visordown.com Top 10 production caf racers
CAF? racers are an odd phenomenon.*They?re popular enough to inspire endless shed-built specials and even dedicated websites, magazines and TV shows, but when it comes to strolling into a showroom and buying one, the*

rideapart.com What Can Fatality Rates Tell Us About Motorcycle Safety?
TweetCan mandatory helmet laws save motorcyclists lives? That?s the question that inspired this article, but, looking at the available data, no correlation appears to exist. Crazy,*

acem.eu October Market Update
The rate at which the EU motorcycle market has been dropping since 2008 seems to have slowed down as sales of L-category vehicles in October contribute to improve the poor performance accumulated during the first months of 2013. Despite the yearly trend, motorcycles registrations are showing positive signs of stabilisation.

southsiders.com Boxer Design and the new Brough Superior

rideapart.com Gear: Aerostich Roadcrafter Light One Piece Suit ? Review
TweetThere are few companies we support and have as much faith in as Aerostich. We?ve reviewed the Roadcrafter, the Darien Light Pants, and Combat Touring Boots recently, but know that any product we get from the

VIDEO Vespa Primavera World Premiere - EICMA 2013

RECALLs

Transport Canada and BMW issued a recall on multiple vehicle models
On certain motorcycles, cracks could develop in the fuel pump and/or auxiliary fuel pump flange (if equipped). This would result in fuel leaking when the engine is turned on and the fuel system is pressurized....

tc.gc.ca Download Transport Canada's brochure on the vehicle defects and recall process.

FWIW: Motorcyclists remain the weakest and failing part in the monitoring and recall systems of the United States and Canada by their gross under-reporting of problems to the system. Have a problem? Be part of the solution. File a complaints with your nations agency at NHTSA or Transport Canada; they are not just for cages.

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The BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2014. Sport and adventure on the BMW R 1200 GS in the Canadian wilderness.
Munich. BMW Motorrad has held the International GS Trophy every two years since 2008, allowing BMW GS riders from numerous nations to engage in sporting competition both on motorcycles and in other disciplines. After Africa...More

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autobloggreen.com Rumormill: BMW i8 Spyder gets production nod
Filed under: Convertible, Hybrid, Performance, BMW, Rumormill BMW could be poised to expand its i8 range, beyond the hardtop version of the plug-in hybrid supercar. A report from Bimmerpost is claiming that the i8 Spyder,

jalopnik.com This Is The Air-Powered Lego Car You've Always Wanted
Every now and then, we get cars from Legoland and they're just like a Ford Explorer made of Legos or something boringly practical like that.
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A young family lost its father and chief provider far too soon. Katie, Margot (3 years old), and Sam (2 months old) have many challenges ahead. With your help, let's make money one of the smaller ones - See more at: http://www.youcaring.com/other/help-a-young-family-that-lost-a-father/119016#sthash.A05fdI2f.dpuf

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One-off fat trike attempts world record Antarctic trip
Last winter, polar explorer Eric Larsen attempted to become the first person to cycle to the South Pole. Continually stymied by deep, unrideable snow, Larsen fell behind schedule and was forced to abandon the attempt. This...


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pbs.org/newshour When you're the target of credit card theft arm yourself with these tips

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motomatters.com MotoMatters Honored Twice In Silverstone Media Awards - Best MotoGP Blogger And Best MotoGP Tweeter
We are both proud and humbled to have been honored twice in the 2013 Silverstone Media Awards. MotoMatters.com was named Best MotoGP Blogger for the third year in succession, while our Twitter account*

motorcyclenews.com The real story of The Great Escape
If there?s one film scene which everyone remembers it?s the bike chase in The Great Escape. After dozens of failed escape attempts ?The Cooler King?, played by the inimitable Steve McQueen, finally makes it to within sight o

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theconversation.com The world has fresh water, but it's full of poison
Images of the typhoon-ravaged Philippines were terribly confronting, vividly conveying what an angry planet can dish up. But amid the destruction and death, an important

TED: Andrew Solomon Depression the secret we share
"The opposite of depression is not happiness, but vitality, and it was vitality that seemed to seep away from me in that moment." In a talk equal parts eloquent and devastating, writer Andrew Solomon takes you to the darkest corners of his mind during the years he battled depression. That led him to an eye-opening journey across the world to interview others with depression -- only to discover that, to his surprise, the more he talked, the more people wanted to tell their own stories.(Filmed at TEDxMet.)

TED: Paul Piff: Does money make you mean? - Paul Piff
It's amazing what a rigged game of Monopoly can reveal. In this entertaining but sobering talk, social psychologist Paul Piff shares his research into how people behave*

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Christmas Day, 2013

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all!
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Babes in Toyland / March of the Wooden Soldiers
This has been a Christmas BR&TMR (and Morning Reads before this) tradition for many years. I hope you enjoy it.


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Another tradition is for this thread to take a break between Christmas and New Years. The next days will be spent on the road checking in with the Pit Crew.

This year the break will be an indefinite one. 2014 should be a busy and exciting year for me with many new opportunities, challenges and adventures on the horizon demanding more and more time. Too many fun things pulling me in too many directions. Something has to give and unfortunately it is this thread. I will continue to participate on the forum, follow the recall scene and post when I find something pertinent to this group and in general be my normal nuisance self time permitting.

For over seven years I have had great fun putting together these news aggregation threads. In that time you have taken almost three million views of the the various posts. Thank you for looking in.

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Bike Candy

Lake Pepin from the Wisconsin side as the Roadster and I were Rollin' Along the River to St. Paul.
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Hope to see you all here.

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Thanks John!

For all your contributions, education and stimulation. It's been great fun and I appreciate your efforts.

Wishing you nothing but the best in all your future endeavors.
 
It's been a fun ride and never a dull report...thanks for all you contributed to this site:thumb

Here's to your New Year and it's opportunities :wave
 
Wow, thanks so much for the time you've put in. This has been a daily read for me and is unique that I know of as an aggregation of motorcycle and racing news. I understand that it's likely a large burden and that you have to move on. Perhaps there's a worth person out there that can pick it up and move it along.
 
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