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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

Friday, 11 January

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Members with Birthdays this Month

SBK

motomatters.com: World Superbike round in India facing sever logistical problems
- related -
twowheelsblog.com: World Superbike Indian round at risk

worldsbk.com: Buckmaster sees a whole new set of challenges ahead

worldsbk.com: Loris Baz sets his sights on the upcoming World Superbike 2013

MotoGP

motomatters.com: Bridgestone press release - Hiroshi Yamada talks 2013 tires, CRT changes

Formula One

thef1times.com: No FanVision service for F1 in 2013

eurosport.yahoo.com: Gray Matter - will subtle changes challenge F1 leaders

express.co.uk : Servio Perez revels in McLaren hotseat after Lewis Hmilton exit

Other Racing

suzuki-racing.com: Suzuki strengthens 2013 IDM Superbike team

jamesallenonf1.com: Interview - The man with a plan to change motorsport

VIDEO: Steve Hilap - IOM TT flyer

Dakar 2013 Rally: The official website with daily updates on the rally and links to photo galleries and videos.

Dakar 2013 STAGE 6 : Leftovers

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racing.speedbrain.de: Dakar 2013 - Stage 6

minimotorsport.com: Not for weak nerves

teamhrc.com: Day 6

http://www.inautonews.com/dakar-2013-al-attiyah-wins-6th-stage-and-closes-on-peterhansel-sainz-retires]inautonews.com: Dakar 2013 - Al Attiyah wins 6th stage and closes on Peterhansel. Sainz retires

On the Street

asphaltandrubber.com: Spy Shots - Husqvarna Nuda touring bike

dealernews.com: Kawasaki claims top position Japanese motorcycle sales

motosprint.it: Honda MSX125 Mini Street Xtreme
FWIW - Honda Monkey redux

visordown.com: 2013 Tiger Sport
-related-
twoheelsblog.comÔÇÖs spin on this
FWIW - With 800cc and 1200cc Tigers to play with in the dirt the Tiger Sport is left to be the urban war model. IÔÇÖm looking forward to taking one for a test drive when it comes to the U.S. I have always liked the Tiger. The new version will have me bringing my helmet and license while leaving the rest of my wallet and Roadster title at home.

motorcycledaily.com: KTM NA leaves 2012 with record success

visordown.com: 10 best motorcycles for women (and shorter riders too)
BMWÔÇÖs F650GS Low makes the cruiser/small sport bike ladened list.

thekneeslider.com: Could shale gas help kick stat motorcycle manufacturing and sales in the US?

VIDEO : Onboard footage at the Streets of Willow as Sport Rider and Eurotuner magazines test the BMW S 1000 RR and BMW M3.
VIDEO: Motorcycle Riding 101: Earning the M1 License! - Wide Open Throttle Episode 47


VIDEO: The 2012 Honda NC700X is the newest addition to the Japanese manufacturer's lineup. The NC700X features adventure-bike styling, an all-new engine and chassis. An automatic Dual Clutch Transmission and combined ABS are optional and retail is set at a reasonable $6999.

webbikeworld.com: Quick look at using the SMH10 for on-board, rider-to-pillion communication only.

VIDEO: Having just returned from a ten day off-road expedition across the state of Colorado, Touratech-USA's General Manager, Paul Guillien, reviews the ten essential Touratech accessories for the Yamaha Super T?®n?®r?® XT1200Z
FWIW - a review of what they sell, why he thinks you should buy it; listen - think and make your own decisions

VIDEO: Shoei GT Air Helmet Review at RevZilla.com

VIDEO : Indian Spirit Scout 2025 electric concept by Wojtek Bachleda photo compilation

The MotherShip PressClub
BMW Motorrad achieves new sales record in 2012. Double-digit growth in December. Husqvarna Motorcycles 15.8 % above previous year.


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Munich. In 2012 BMW Motorrad supplied 106,358 (prev. yr.: 104,286 units / + 2.0 %) motorcycles and maxi scooters to its customers worldwide, thereby achieving a new all-time sales high. In the month of December deliveries increased as compared to the equivalent month of the previous year by 43.4 % to 6,069 units (prev. yr.: 4,232 units)....More


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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today revealed record sales results for 2012. 3,575 cars were sold globally during the year, which represents the third consecutive record and the best sales result in the marqueÔÇÖs 108-year history...More

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Cage World

autobloggreen: As E15 fight continues arguments get stronger and stranger

VIDEO : The Carrera RS, a 900 kg lightweight Porsche 911,

FWIW

The end of the world, or just that you can see it from here?

Discussions surrounding new rules, difficulties with putting on races in India lead some to believe the edge of the world is just ahead. With that said some authors see sense in some of the moves being made. All of the discussions and analysis I have read seems very tactical in nature and misses a long term strategic back story I would like to know more about. I am not as clear about the answer to that question as some seem to be.

The success of MotoGP, WorldSBK, Dorna, Infront, the FIM and manufacturers/teams to put on world championship racing has always appeared to happen in spite of their collective effort rather than because of it. At this point the series are chains of racing events linked together by a points system. Whatever the result of what these groups are currently cooking up is short term. I am old enough to know that series promoters come and go but racers find ways to race. The larger question for race fans and these groups is what is BridgepointÔÇÖs racing arms.

The consensus is the investor group that makes up Bridgepoint purchased and operate Dorna and Infront in anticipation of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the promotional opportunities these two companies controlled. What is not clear, at least to me Bridgepoint has in mind. That is the real theme for race fans to wonder about as they read the racing news.

Right now I see three basic outcomes: life stumbles on much as it has with racing a series of events, Bridgepoint develops an integrated racing brand by strong alliances with manufacturers and FIM, Bridgepoint sees more cost than benefit and sells and as a result all bets are off and we start all over. Down at the Official Fly-Over-Land coffee shop we have been able to use all of the news stories to date to support any of the options.

I donÔÇÖt think it is the end of the motorcycle racing world, but with all the dust everyone is kicking up I canÔÇÖt clearly see what is ahead.


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STAGE 7, Dakar Rally - 2013 - | Update

STAGE 6 : Leftovers

simonpavey.com: Stage 6 - **** luck

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STAGE 7 :

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ktm.com: Stage 7 win to new comer Kurt Caselli

racing.speedbrain.de: Dakar 2013 Stage 7 | Botturi 10th place after first part of the marathon

marathonrally.com: Ticker - Deadly accident of French rider Thomas Bourgin

minimotorsport.com: Sprint to Argentina

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Route of the Day - STAGE 8 :

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LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
facebook Dakar
Husqvarna Rally Team by Speedbrain
KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
MINImotorsport.com / Dakar
Race2Recovery.com

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Saturday, 12 January

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Members with Birthdays this Month

SBK

worldsbk.com: Q&A with Sylvain Guintoli on his 2013 ride with Aprilia

motomatters.com: Honda press release PATA Honda add sponsor

crash.net: Stauffer Allerton to wild-card at WSBK opener

thisissomerset.co.uk: Racer returns to familar teritory on suprise ride [ridersmotorcycles.com]

MotoGP

motomatters.com: Shuhei Nakamoto looks back on 2012 and forward to 2013

motogp.com: Laverty to debut on ART as PBM bike pushed ot second Sepang test

bikesportnews.com: MotoGP CRT men to get softer compound tyre choice

VIDEO: MotoGP - Crash Kings

Video: Champion profitle - Nicy Hayden

bbc.co.uk: MotoGP: Valentino Rossi can win races in 2013, says Dorna chief


Formula One

reuters.com: The future of Formula One sounds sweet to Mercedes

jamesallenonf1.com: A glimpse into how F1 will change in 2014

thef1times.com: Mercedes reveals 2014 engine

bbc.co.uk: How to make a F1 car part 2

Other Racing

yamaha-motor.eu: Yamaha back on form - day seven of Dakar

Dakar 2013 Rally: The official website with daily updates on the rally and links to photo galleries and videos.

VIDEO: AC UNCUT's Genny Tulloch catches up with Artemis Racing's CEO Paul Cayard and Sailing Director Iain Percy to learn their thoughts and input on AC72 design and technology contest.

supercross.com: Preview of the Phoenix Supercross 2013

On the Street

asphaltandrubber.com: Uh-Oh BMW, KTM had its best sales year ever

visordown.com: December [UK] sales continue to dip

ducati.com: Ducati team gears up for Wrooom 2013

VIDEO: FastBike Magazine - We've ridden the ??ber exclusive HP4 at the press launch in Jerez, but didn't get a chance to truly test the Beemer's Dynamic Damping Control - essentially semi-active suspension. The UK's bumps and swells are an ideal test but we had to stick her on the JHS Racing dyno first. Guesses?

hotbikeweb.com: 2012 Harley-Davidson CVO breakout roadtest

India is the hope for increased sales for many motorcycle manufacturers, but...
business-standard.com: Motorcycle industry may see flat growth

The MotherShip PressClub

With the C 600 Sport and C 650 GT maxi-scooters now becoming a familiar sight on our roads, development of the fully electric-powered BMW C evolution scooter continues its journey towards serial production. We catch up with Sebastian Wilm, chief designer of the BMW C evolution, who explains how this unique modelÔÇÖs futuristic looks have been achieved..More

When Canadian brothers and BMW F 800 GS riders Colin and Ryan Pyle set out from Shanghai on a motorcycle journey that had never previously been attempted, they thought they had some idea of what lay ahead of them. It was a misconception that had become evident by the end of Day 1. But, despite the many challenges they faced, 65 days and 18,000 km later theyÔÇÖd succeeded in circumnavigating..More

Husqvarna has welcomed a new recruit to its sporting family, with world-class stunt rider Humberto Ribeiro joining the ranks of the illustrious motorcycle brand. The Portuguese athlete will ride the Nuda 900R and Strada TR650 models at a selection of top international two-wheeled events over the coming months. ..More

Munich/Oxford. The British premium small car manufacturer MINI can look back on an eventful year marked by new sales records, successful model launches and expansion into new markets worldwide. 2012 once again served up a wealth of highlights for brand aficionados, as well as being the most successful year to date for MINI. Not only has the vehicle line-up been extended to seven models, meaning more choice than ever, but MINI is now represented in over 100 markets around the globe for the very first time. Worldwide sales of the MINI brand totalled 301,526 units last year, more than in any previous 12-month period. The MINI review of 2012 summarises the yearÔÇÖs most important, most extraordinary and most astonishing events..More



FWIW

ted.com: Andy Puddicombe - All it takes is ten mindful minutes

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STAGE 8, Dakar Rally - 2013 - | Update

STAGE 7 : Leftovers

simonpavey.com: Stage Seven - methon climb

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STAGE 8 :

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bmwgroup.com: Third victory for Barreda and Husqvarna Rallye Team

racingspeedbrain.de: Dakar 2013 - Stage 8

minismotorsport.com: Overall lead washed away?

ktm.com: Despres claws back some time

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REST DAY SUNDAY:

LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
facebook Dakar
Husqvarna Rally Team by Speedbrain
KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
MINImotorsport.com / Dakar
Race2Recovery.com

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REST DAY , Dakar Rally - 2013 - | Update

Sunday was a rest day for Dakar Rally -2013

STAGE 8: Leftovers

simonpavey.com: The wrong goggles

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REST DAY :

racing.speedbrain.de: Dakar 2013 - Rest day

minimotorsport.com: ÔÇ£Anything could still happenÔÇØ

ktm.com: Dakar 2013 - rest day wrap up

gurardian.co.uk: Dakar Rally 2013 in pictures

Route of the Day - STAGE 9 :

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LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
facebook Dakar
Husqvarna Rally Team by Speedbrain
KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
MINImotorsport.com / Dakar
Race2Recovery.com

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Legends of Dakar : Legends of Dakar - St?®phane Peterhansel, 1998 - most motorcycle wins record
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Monday, 14 January

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Members with Birthdays this Month

SBK

motomatters.com: Carmelo Ezpleta - MotoGP and WSBK will remain seperate series
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FWIW- THANK YOU!

bsmotoring.com: WSBK India round on track
FWIW: We really donÔÇÖt know for certain until wheels turn on pavement, yet this Indian source has been reliable in the past.

MotoGP

bikesportnews.com: 2013 is a critical year for Pedrosa says HRC boss.

VIDEO: The crashes of MotoGP from an onboard view

Formula One

racer.com: Parr urges fans to demand more of F1

eurosport.yahoo.com: Former F1 team boss Forti dies

telegraph.co.uk: F1 bribery trial will be amusing - Ecclestone

Other Racing

fim-live.com: BarciaÔÇÖs triumph in Phoenix

VIDEO: KTM RC8 R Endurance

On the Street

roadracingworl.dcom: Bonhams Motorcycle Auction in Las Vegas resulted in over $2.6 million in sales

roadracingworld.com: Precision Trackdays releases 2013 schedule

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Riding motorcycles along the south coast of India

cnet.com: Will 2013 be the year of the smartwatch?

thekneeslider.com: Suzuki GT750 Water Buffalo

technologyreview.com: Pebble - a transitional form of wearbale computer

webbiekewor.d.com: BMW C650GT tunnel bag review

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The MotherShip PressClub

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Cage World

VIDEO: Contributing Editor Csaba Csere reveals everything you need to know about the all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Tested.

VIDEO: Contributing Editor Csaba Csere sits down with the engineers, designers, and managers of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to discuss how the C7 Corvette came to be. Part 1

VIDEO: Contributing Editor Csaba Csere sits down with the engineers, designers, and managers of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette to discuss how the C7 Corvette came to be. Part 2

FWIW

The land of opportunity remains the primary sales region for the British premium brand ÔÇô ten years after MINI was launched, yet another record has been broken with sales of 66,123 vehicles.technologyreview.com: Startup lets retail stores track shoppers as websites do.

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STAGE 9, Dakar Rally - 2013 - | Update

STAGE 8 / REST DAY: Leftovers

hondaproracing.com: Well deserved rest day for Team HRC

STAGE 9:

usatodday.com: Dakar Rally - Ninth stage gives some riders fits

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ktm.com: Despres wins Stage 9, Feria in overall lead

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racing.speedbrain.com: Dakar 2013, Stage 9

BMWgroup.com: Joan Barreda picked up a precious second place in todayÔÇÖs ninth stage, the longest in the Dakar ÔÇÖ13 covering some 853 km (533 miles) from San Miguel de Tucuman to Cordoba. Barreda set off first this morning and opened the path for the other riders dominating throughout a special test divided into two parts.

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minimotorsport.com: Good start as the going heats up

Route of the Day - STAGE 10:

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LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
facebook Dakar
Husqvarna Rally Team by Speedbrain
KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
MINImotorsport.com / Dakar
Race2Recovery.com

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STAGE 10, Dakar Rally - 2013 - | Update

STAGE 9: Leftovers

simonpavey.com: Stage Nine - The longest day

VIDEO: HRC Honda - Stage 9

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STAGE 10:

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speddbrain.de: Dakar 2013 Stage 10
ÔÇ£Bang BangÔÇØ Barreda takes 4th stage for Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain

ktm.com: Despress and Faria 1&2 overall after Stage 10

speedweek.de: Dakar Stage 10 - Despres new leader

yamaha-motor.eu: Dutch Yamaha Netherlands Verhoeven Team rider Frans Verhoeven took another step closer to the top ten riders

minimotorsport.com: Peterhansel extends his lead

Route of the Day - STAGE 11:

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LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
facebook Dakar
Husqvarna Rally Team by Speedbrain
KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
MINImotorsport.com / Dakar
Race2Recovery.com

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Wednesday, 16 January

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Members with Birthdays this Month

SBK

motomatters.com: World Superbike calendar updated
India round moved

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speedweek.de: Leon Haslam on the go

MotoGP

asphaltandrubber.com: First shots of the Ducati Desmosedici GP13

VIDEO: Photo compolation - Ducati Desmosedici GP13

ducati.com: Dovizioso and Hayden in the spotlights for Wrooom

VIDEO : [Meanwhile] Rossi gets reacquainted with his Yamaha

bbc.co.uk: Crutchlow expecting a tough
2013

motomatters.com: HRC Press Release: Spanish Alcohol-Free Beer Brand Estrella Galicia Backs Marquez And Pedrosa

motomatters.com: Ducati riders and bosses speak out Day 2 of Wrooom


Formula One

formula1.com: Q&A with SauberÔÇÖs Nico Hulkenberg

jamesallenonf1.com: Changes and updates at Ferrari as the new season approaches

thef1times.com: Ecclestone casts doubt over Nurbergring

racer.com: Pirelli wants ÔÇ£rightÔÇØ F1 deal
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racer.com: Pirelli - 2013 tyres and improvement
Pirelli is finally sorting out the current F1 Formula. The prospect of a new Formula in 2014 and the cost of development changes related to that has them wanting to talk ÔÇ£rightÔÇØ deal. Costs and challenges related to this is no doubt the primary driver of this yet the topic comes up with EcclestoneÔÇÖs longevity it question.

Other Racing

supercross.com: 2013 Phoenix SX race recap

cmg: Szoke sticks with BMW

CAGE Racing

racer.com: Martin joins BMWÔÇÖs ALMS line-up

On the Street

cycleworld.com: Smart Suit - Alpinestars Tech AirRace

hotbikeweb.com: Icon Super Duty 4 Boots | used and abused

motorcycle.com: Alpinestars - Atem Leathers review

webbikeworld.com: 2013 Falco boots

sportrider.com: Kawasaki Ninja 300 - first ride


The MotherShip PressClub

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Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ÔÇô January 14, 2013 . . . BMW of North America and BMW Motorsport today announced that BMW Team RLL will again campaign BMWÔÇÖs American Le Mans Series entries in 2013. The two-car team will battle among the best of North American GT-class sports car racing with the newly designed BMW Z4 GTE, starting with the season-opening 12 Hours of Sebring on March 16...More

Woodcliff Lake, NJ  January 14, 2013 11:30 am Eastern  With last years launch of the sixth-generation BMW 3 Series Sedan, the benchmark by which all sport sedans are measured was raised. Today, BMW opened the latest chapter in the 3 Series story as it announced the new 2013 BMW 320i Sedan for the US market. Constructed with the near-perfect 50:50 balance afforded by BMW rear-wheel drive and priced from $33,445 (including $895 Destination & Handling), the new BMW 320i packs a content-rich punch in the marketplace for premium compact sport sedans. Sporting a 180-horsepower TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine, the new BMW 320i Sedan goes on sale in late-Spring 2013. Along with the new 320i Sedan, the BMW 320i xDrive Sedan featuring BMWs intelligent all-wheel drive system will also be available from $35,445 (including $895 Destination & Handling). The broad palette of standard equipment includes Bluetooth smartphone integration and BMWs Auto Start-Stop function...More

The BMW Group intends to grow in the U.S. in the current year. Robertson: Further growth expected in 2013 in worldwide sales..More

012 was another remarkable year for the BMW Group in the United States. With more than 347,000 BMW and MINI vehicles sold in this country alone, 2012 was our best sales year ever. This all-time record also makes BMW the leader of the premium segment in the U.S. for the second year in a row...More

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Cage World

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FWIW

canadianmotorcyclerider.ca: The John Britten story

technologyreview.com: An engine that uses half the fuel

Reference Library



Bike Candy

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STAGE 10: Leftovers

marathonrally.com: Dakar Rally 2013 - Mixed emotions at Speedbrain, Barreda wins, Borttori lost

simonpavey.com: Stage Ten - Biting the dust

VIDOE: HRC - Day 10

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ktm.com: Dkar 2013 - Stage win to Caselli; Despres / Faria 1-2 overall

bmwgroup.com: Gonclaves on the podium again for husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain

marathonrally.com: Dakar 2013 - Kurt Caselli and Paul Smith SS11 winner

marathondrally.com: Caselli SS11 winner

racing.speedbrain.de: Dakar 2013 - Stage 11

VIDEO: Team HRC - behind the scene Day 11

marathonrally.com: Dakar 2013 - Robby Gordon - trying to get best finsih that we can

minimotorsport.com: Mini drivers keep their nerves

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LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
facebook Dakar
Husqvarna Rally Team by Speedbrain
KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
MINImotorsport.com / Dakar
Race2Recovery.com

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STAGE 12 , Dakar Rally - 2013 - | Update

STAGE 11 : Leftovers

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simonpavey.com: Stage 11 was brutal

nbcsports.msnbc.com: Floods halt Dakar, Peterhasel keeps overall lead

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yamaha-motor.eu: Verhoeven sorces a victory for Yamaha on Day 12

racing.speedbrain.de: Dakar 2013 - Stage 12

ktm.com: Despres retains overall lead

speedweek.de: Cyril Despres - ÔÇ£Fiambal?í is a sh1tholeÔÇØ

minimotorsport.com[/uwl]: With ease through the Andes

[url=http://youtu.be/bpMbd41hq3g]VIDEO
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Route of the Day - STAGE 13 :

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LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
facebook Dakar
Husqvarna Rally Team by Speedbrain
KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
MINImotorsport.com / Dakar
Race2Recovery.com

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Friday, 18 January

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Members with Birthdays this Month

SBK

worldsbk.com: 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship provisional calender
[This is V.3 but whoÔÇÖs counting. I will update the Reference Library when there is a final.]

roadracingworld.com: New Ducati Corse General Manager [former BMW leader] Bernhard Gobmeirer : ÔÇ£The challenge that lies ahead is a big oneÔÇØ

Before:
suzuki-racing.com: FIXI Crescent Suzuki set for Spain
After:
suzuki-racing.com: Constructive day for FIXI Cresent Suzuki

kawasaki-racing.eu: New year and new opportunities at Almeria test sessions

MotoGP

ducati.com: Ben Spies and Ignite Pramac Racing Team Ducati Desmosedici

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Formula One

VIDEO: Domenicali at Wrooom

bbc.co.uk: Alonso and Vettel? Never say never.

jamesallenonf1: A closer look at FerrariÔÇÖs strategy for 2013

formula1.com: Domecelli - Keeping Massa the right decision
FWIW - of course it was, I made it

formula1.com: Ferrari sisgn De la Rosa, confirm launch date
FWIW: De la RosaÔÇÖs signing is an important part of the dual track development Ferrari has planned for 2013. Ferrari needs to win the title this year while staying on track with development of their 2014 car and engine combination. De la Rosa should be a good fit for this.

mclaren.com: Jenson looks ahead to 2013 season.

Other Racing

Cage and...

VIDEO: WRC 2012 season review

reuters.com: Monaco Rally Stage 1 update

On the Street

VIDEO: Motocycle.com compares 2012 Honda NC700X vs. KawasakiÔÇÖs Versey
The blandmobile v an alright bike

motosportnewswire.com: KTM North America recalls enduro motorcycles due to fuel leak, fire and crash hazard

roadracingworld.com: Suzuki begins celebration of fifty years in the United States

motorsportsnewswire.com: American Suzuki Motor Corporation granted approval of disclosure statement

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Help cease the funding of motorcycle only checkpoints through NHTSA and other federal agencies

motorcycleistonline.: First Ride - Brammo Empule R

VIDEO: Revzilla - Icon 1000 Outsider Jacket review

The MotherShip PressClub

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Although BMW Motorrad will be celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2013, the BMW Roundel was actually registered more than 95 years ago and has since gone on to become one of the worldÔÇÖs most recognised and revered commercial symbols. Many people believe that the design is connected with aircraft engines because of the apparent ÔÇÿspinning propellersÔÇÖ but this is just a myth, as the interesting ..More

With more than 106,000 motorcycles and maxi-scooters sold to customers worldwide in 2012, BMW Motorrad celebrated yet another all-time sales high, making it the perfect way to start its 90th anniversary celebrations. This sales record was set in difficult economic conditions too, but the company has had more than its fair share of challenges to overcome ever since its origins more than nine..More

The first all-wheel-drive MINI rises to the challenge of the worldÔÇÖs most gruelling rally ÔÇô close-to-production support vehicles assist the Monster Energy X-raid Team, headed by last yearÔÇÖs winner St?®phane Peterhansel, in the MINI ALL4 Racing as they clock up 8,600 kilometres en route to a second consecutive title...More

From 18 to 20 January, visitors to the charity ÔÇÖDream CarsÔÇÿ exhibition in Brussels have the chance to see unique Rolls-Royce cars, including one of the series of Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coup?®s which was on stage during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Games. ÔÇÿDream CarsÔÇÖ forms part of the 91st Brussels Motor Show and everything raised during this exhibition contributes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charity for children in need. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brussels, part of Ginion Group, will also be displaying two other dream cars: Ghost Extended Wheelbase and Phantom Coup?®. The presentation of Phantom Series II Coup?® marks the public debut of Phantom Series II in Belgium...More

ÔÇ£Rolls-Royce Bespoke has taken its place as the jewel in the crown of British manufacturing. A collection showcasing the talents of the departmentÔÇÖs designers and craftspeople is the perfect way to celebrate 10 years at the Home of Rolls-RoyceÔÇØ Torsten M??ller-?ûtv?Âs, Chief Executive, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars...More

On 1 January 2013, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated 10 years of production at the Home of Rolls-Royce in Goodwood, England. To mark this latest chapter in the marqueÔÇÖs 108-year history, a special collection of cars, conceived and designed by the Rolls-Royce Bespoke team will be released in 2013..More

MINI is once again represented in the FIA WRC in 2013. Michal Kościuszko is making his debut in the MINI John Cooper Works WRC for the Lotos WRC Team at the legendary Rally Monte Carlo...More

Cage World

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VIDEO: The AutoChannel : MINI presentation at the Detroit International Auto Show

FWIW

Thoughts on BMW Motorrad 2012 Sales Part 1

The recent BMW press release on 2012 sales and the 2013 90 Year Anniversary have the gang down at the Official Fly-Over-Land coffee shop thinking about and playing with all the numbers in the press release. BMW doesnÔÇÖt often give as many numbers to think about and play with.

Total sales: The more things change the more things stay the same.

The BMW press release reports the total sales for 2012 at 106,358 units. This is a new record for BMW Motorrad and is the second year in a row for record total sales. The 90th Anniversary and the air cooled R1200GS coming in as the best selling motorrad have people thinking of days gone bye. In the past decade BMW has added the S1000RR and lists maxi-scooter sales in the 2012 total. When you pull the listed totals for those two out of the sales mix you are left with 92,088 units and a number that moves you back to the 2002 annual reports 92,599 unit range. This was a time before F twin bikes existed. Pull out the F800GS sales from the total now you down to 80,601 units. This puts the number just behind the 81,263 deliveries reported in the 2001 annual report. 2001 was the year BMW made the big push in sales from 1999 sales of 69,168 units.

By this math air cooled boxer and K bike fans get to relive the effort to grow those models with oildheads/camheads and new four and six cylinder K bikes all over again; or not. Increases sales or just treading water will in large part be decided by the success of the 2013 water cooled boxer and the production variants it eventually spawns.

What is up with the French?

Economic disasters have taken those pesky Italians out of the US's rightful role [according to many forum posters anyway] as the second most important market by country for BMW. At the same time many like to brag about the sales volume of the US market they also love to complain about the change from independent importer to corporate control by BMW NA. On the other hand the French dithered as a small BMW market for years in private importer hands. A couple of years ago [IIRC it was 2010] BMW took over control of the French market from their independent importer. Since then the French market has gone from an occasional footnote in the annual report to number three with a bullet. Obviously the French don't understand how things work.

The S1000RR

Total superbike sales were in the range of 125,000 units worldwide and growing in late 2007 when BMW announced it would be entering the superbike market. BMW never gave a sales goal but said it wanted its fair share of the market. By the time the S1000RR hit showroom floors the world wide market had shrunk to an estimated 65,000 units per year and getting smaller. I have not seen market numbers for 2012 but the world wide superbike market has taken an upward turn. With sales of 8,970 units my guess is BMW has a decent share of the current market. The continued strong reception by the press of the S1000RR.v2, a strong WSBK finish in 2012, numerous national championships, and press reports oggel the S1000RR HP should yield even more superbike sales in the coming year.

Sport riders will buy more than small ÔÇ£sÔÇØ variants the rest of the lineup. BMW has experienced good success with the S1000RR. When will they expand their line of serious sport bikes for the rest of us?

Scooters

A decade ago BMW was ending production of the C1; its last foray into the scooter market. A footnote to the sales figures in the 2003 explains revised motorrad numbers for 1999-2002 reported by explaining the reported figures were ÔÇ£excluding C1 production at Bertone up to 2002: 33,489 units. The new scooter accounted for +/- 5300 units for 2012. This suggests a sales rate that will have it on track to match the C1 production for a similar period of time and may have the combined sales of the new C series scooters challenging the GS for top honors.

Part 2
When I get to write it ÔÇô The Boys in Brazil as a production model, Spaniards/Italians, economics, Husqvarna and more babbling.

Reference Library

Bike Candy

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STAGE 13 , Dakar Rally - 2013 - | Update

STAGE 12 : Leftovers

VIDEO: Behind the Dakar - Team HRC day 13

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simonpavey.com: Stage 12 - Crossing the Andes

STAGE 13 :

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ktm.com: Despres heads to Santiago in overal Dakar lead

racing.speedbrain.de: Dakar 2013 - Stage 13

bmwgroup.com: Goncalves third and Barreda fifth in the penultimate Dakar stage

minimotorsport.com: Finish within reach

yamaha-motor.eu: Olivier Pain holds on to sixth on day 13 of Dakar


Route of the Day - STAGE 14 :

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LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
facebook Dakar
Husqvarna Rally Team by Speedbrain
KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
MINImotorsport.com / Dakar
Race2Recovery.com

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Saturday, 19 January

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Members with Birthdays this Month

SBK

twowheelblog.com: Sykes and Baz cut testing shot at Almeria due to wind

suzuki-racing.com: Successful test for FIXI Crescent Suzuki

worldsbk.com: Constructive frist day of 2013 for FIXI Crescent Suzuki

roadracingworld.com: SBK Ducati Alstare Team prepares for first tests of 2013

asphaltandrubber.com: Carmelo Expeleta Vision - Cost limited racing MotoGP & WSBK

motocyclenews.coom: 500cc class for WSBK?

twowheelsblog.com: Marco Melandri worried about sholder strength

MotoGP

motogp.com: Carmelo Ezpeleta shares his thoughts on the season ahead

bbc.co.uk: Hayden ready for 2013 challenge

Formula One

bbc.co.uk: How to make a Formula One car part 3

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Other Racing

MC

supercross.com: Preview of the Anaheim II Supercross 2013

VIDEO: Anaheim 2 - annimated track map

roadracingworld.com: RSRacecraft to race EBR 1190RS in AMA Pro Superbike Championship

On the Street

canadianmotoguide.com: Ontario BMW Challenge date change

motorcyclistonline.com: First Rides - BMW F700GS Short Shift

sportrider.com: Sam Wheeler EX Hook on Speed Streamliner Part 2

thechnologyreview.com: Flexible smartphone batteries

roadracingworld.com: Ducati NA sets sales record in 2012

Old Morning Reads, Bike Candy rides again - Gallery from 2010
thekneeslider.com: Ronin 1125rs coming this year

HFL: CHPÔÇÖs official line on lane splitting

jsonline.com: Business revving up in used motorcycle market

VIDEO: Barbour Biker - Spring Summer 2013

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From 18 to 20 January, visitors to the charity ÔÇÖDream CarsÔÇÿ exhibition in Brussels have the chance to see unique Rolls-Royce cars, including one of the series of Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coup?®s which was on stage during the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Games. ÔÇÿDream CarsÔÇÖ forms part of the 91st Brussels Motor Show and everything raised during this exhibition contributes to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a charity for children in need. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Brussels, part of Ginion Group, will also be displaying two other dream cars: Ghost Extended Wheelbase and Phantom Coup?®. The presentation of Phantom Series II Coup?® marks the public debut of Phantom Series II in Belgium...More

In the decade since Rolls-Royce Motor Cars' re-emergence as the most revered name in motoring, the word Phantom has become synonymous with peerless luxury. Its launch in 2003 emphatically heralded the marqueÔÇÖs return to the very pinnacle of excellence, presenting a hand-made luxury good without equal to connoisseurs across the world...More

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today confirmed the launch of its next model, Rolls-Royce Wraith..More

Canadian Olympic Team proudly welcomes new performance partner at Toronto Event...More

Woodcliff Lake, NJ  January 18, 2013 BMW of North America, the Official Mobility Partner of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), today announced that the U.S. Mens Bobsled Team will race the BMW two-man bobsled for the first time at the FIBT World Cup in Igls, Austria this Saturday, Jan. 19. Developed in collaboration with the USA Bobsled & Skeleton Federation (USBSF), BMW applied its world-class design and engineering expertise to redesign the two-man sled in the hopes of helping Team USA chase its first Olympic gold medal in the event since 1936...More

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autobloggreen: Federal court denies trade groups request to ban E15

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STAGE 13: Leftovers

simonpavey.com: Only one day left


STAGE 14 - Final Day :

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ktm.com: KTM and Despres triumph in Dakar 2013

racing.speedbrain.de: Dakar 2013 - Stage 14 Final

bmwgroup.com: Twelfth podium place for protagonist Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrian as Dakar finishes

minimotorsport.com: Peterhansel wins the 2013 Dakar in a MINI

yamaha-motor.eu: Double bike top ten and quad victory for Yamaha at Dakar 2013

LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
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KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
MINImotorsport.com / Dakar
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SUMMARY , Dakar Rally - 2013 - | Update

leftlanenews.com: MINI wins 2013 Dakar Rally

bmwgroup.com: Dakar Rally 2013 - MINI Congratulates

minimotorsport.com: Peterhansel: ÔÇ£The victory is uniqueÔÇØ

fim-live.com: Laia Sanz, experienced Dakar rider

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VIDEO: Behind the Dakar - Team HRC Day 14

LINKS
advrider.com: The Advrider Dakar thread jam packed with all things Dakar.
facebook Dakar
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KTM Dakar Newsroom
HRC Rally
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Monday, 21 January

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Congratulations Visian

Congratulations to Visian, a.k.a. Ian Schmeisser, on his Freund der Marke / Friend of the Marque Award

SBK

roadracingworld.com: Pata Honda Team intorduction

bikesportnews.com: Poor conditions hamper new engine test for Camier

twowheelsblog.com: Ducati Alstare test at Jerez hampered by rain and wind

MotoGP

motomatters.com: Casey Stoner rules out MotoGP return

superbikeplanet.com: Ducati sticking with desmo

Formula One

ferrari.com: Scuderia Ferrari racing news No. 1

reuters.com: Wolff to leave Williams for Mercedes

thef1times.com: Mercedes 2014 power unit Q&A

racer.com: GlockÔÇÖs Marussia future in doubt

Other Racing

MC

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roadracingworl.com: AMA Pro Racing releases 2013 Road Racing Rule Book.

supercross.com: Round 3 Monster Energy Supercross Series - 2013 Anaheim II

supercross.com: Kevin Windham announces retirment at 2013 Anaheim II


On the Street

cyrilhuzeblog.com: Scott Wine on Indian Motorcycle

webbikeworld.com: Helmet | Nexx X30V review - Video Review

webbikeworl.com: Glare Blast cleaning polish review

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The Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain finishes an excellent Dakar 2013
The Dakar 2013 has officially ended today with a spectacular victory and closing ceremony. Taking part were all teams who successfully finished the 35th edition of the Mother of all Rallyes. This year??s Dakar started on 5 January in the Peruvian capital of Lima and ended 8,000 km later after 14 stages in Santiago de Chile. ..More

A positive Dakar for Husqvarna..More

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VIDEO: Faster than a Bugatti Veyron - Koenigsegg Agera
Car and Driver - We get behind the wheel of the Koenigsegg Agera R in ?ängelholm, Sweden on the latest episode of Car and Driver: Abroad. It's fastÔÇöblisteringly fast.

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technologyreview: Facebooks new graph search not very good

TED Talks: Richard Weller - Could the sun be good for your heart

For some reason they rejected this as the artwork for the Official Fly-Over-Land Coffee Shop...
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SBK

motomatters.com: Ducati Alstare WSBK and MotoGP Jerez test a wash out

worldsbk.com: Team SBK Ducati Alstare concludes three day test session at Jerez

worldsbk.com: Ernesto Marinelli full confident of DucatiÔÇÖs chances for 2013

suzuki-racing.com: Wet Jerez test for FIXI Crescent Suzuki

speedweek.de: Max Biaggi - Comeback on a Ducati superbike?

VIDEO: Honda superbike reveal

MotoGP

bbc.co.uk: Spies targets win for Ducati

asphaltandrubber.com: These are sort of the Ducati Desmosedici GP13 technical specifications

ducati.com: Weather affects Ducati development test at Jerez

MotoGP.com: Attack Performance returns for US MotoGP rounds with Blake Young

Formula One

formula1.com: On the market: Who could fill the final seat?

redbull.com: Buemi to continue as test & reserve for 2013

reuters.com: Money talks louder than ever in F1

bbc.co.uk: Mercedes wants to replace Brawn
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jamesallenonf1.com: Mercedes boss Toto Wold Denies plan to replace Ross Brawn
FWIW: If you follow this thread you know I am not a fan of Ross Brawn and his designs over the past years. Brawn may not go but his role will change. How much control over design he has to relinquish will determine things for the 2013 season. I doubt he will have control of the 2014 car or team.

ferrair.com: MassaÔÇÖs first day back at school in 2013

Glock is out at Marussia...
speedweek.de: Thanks to Ecclestone Vitali Petrov at Marussia?

formula1.com: Wolff, Lauda , Brawn to form new Mercedes managment
-related-
jamesallenonf1.com: Blow for Williams as Toto Woldff is confrimed as Mercedes Motorsport boss

telegraph.co.uk: Mercedes ready to lure top engineer Paddy Lowe away from McLaren ahead of new season

Other Racing

MC

supercross.com: Anaheim II SX race recap

canadamotoguide.com: MV Agusta enter CSBK

Cage and...

mclaren.com: Celebrating 50 years of McLaren

On the Street

HFL: Developing the new GS

ridermagazine.co.luk: BMW R1200GS UKÔÇÖs best selling motorcycle over 125c c

cmg.com: Triumph unleash full monty on Rocket III

thekneeslider.com: Musket 998 reaches the final stages

VIDEO: Indian Motorcycle & Mike Wolfe: "Drawn Inspiration"

motorcycle.com: 2013 sporttouring shootout

ACEM [EuropeÔÇÖs MC industry group] published the statistical overview for the full year 2012.
The document contains the yearly summary for registrations and deliveries, circulating park, production, and top 10 models. Stistical Overview - full pdf

motorradonline.de: Bremen Classic Motorshow

bmwmcmag.com: BMW i3 Electric car to get BMW motorcycle engine option

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Timo Glock (DE) will take to the track at the wheel of the BMW M3 DTM this week. The German driver is in Valencia (ES) for BMW MotorsportÔÇÖs first DTM tests of the year, during which he will familiarise himself with the car and be put through his paces at the ÔÇ£Circuit de la ComunitatÔÇØ...More

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ÔÇô January 22, 2013 . . . The 2013 GRAND-AM Road Racing season will begin with the 51st annual Rolex 24 at Daytona on Saturday, January 26th, and will be preceded by the second-annual BMW Performance 200 on Friday, January 25th as the sports car racing world once again descends on Daytona International Speedway...More

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars today publishes the first official image of its new model Wraith, which will be launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2013...More

BMW Motorsport News Issue 2/13
Martin looking forward to BMW works driver challenge ÔÇô Turner Motorsport with strong driver line-up in Daytona...More

Cage World

VIDEO : Aptera Electric Car - Jay LenoÔÇÖs garage

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technology review.com: Earworms - the rise of mobile malware

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Extreme ATGATT for my next Quixotic adventure?

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Jerez, 23rd January 2013. The RR is back on track: The BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team continued its preparation for the 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship with two days of testing with the new 2013 race version of the BMW S 1000 RR in Jerez (ESP). On Tuesday, rain affected the testing programme on the Andalusian track but today it was sunny and the team was able to work in good weather conditions. In total, works rider Marco Melandri (ITA) completed 153 laps (677 km). His team-mate Chaz Davies (GBR) did 124 laps (549 km) on his RR....More

worldsbk.com: Farewell Kevin Ash

hondaproracing.com: Rea and Haslam complete Jerez testing

suzuki-racing.com: FIXI Crescent Suzuki finises test on high

eugenelaverty.co: First time back on the bike

cyclenews.com: Rain hampers World Superbike tests

kawasaki-racingteam.eu: Sykes fastest at Jerez tests

MotoGP

reuters.com: Aoyama fit to test despite wrist fracture

Formula One

bbc.co.uk: Robert Kubica expects F1
return despite rally crash

formula1.com: Pirelli unveil 2013 F1 tyre range

bbc.co.uk: Pirelli predicts more uncertainty

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MC

fim-live.com: Goals remain the same for BMW Motorrad France Team Thevent in 2013

On the Street

canadianmotoguide.com: Continental recall tires

asphaltandrubber.com: Moto-journalist Kevin Ash killed at press launch

VIDEO: Saddlemen Seats Brand overview and buyers guide

globegazette.com: Registration underway for April motorcycle safety forum

westhollywood.patch.com: LASD conducting motorcycle safety enforcement operation

motorsportsnewswire.com: In the motorcycle industry leasing is about to explode
FWIW: Keep in mind this is from an industry press release source. Explode strikes me as the operative word in all of this. I am a fan of leasing in a variety of settings; however, I am not certain of the efficacy in the motorcycle industry. As an industry observer I am less than convinced of MC companies ability to manage the triad of supply/demand/residual value in a way that wonÔÇÖt explode in their corporate faces.

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Michal Kościuszko enjoyed a great debut in the MINI WRC for the Lotos Rally Team at the Rally Monte Carlo. In this Q..More

Cage World

VIDEO: First Look - 2014 Corvette | Jay LenoÔÇÖs Garage

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SBK

superbikeplanet.com: Sykes: Hey Dorna leave us kids alone

worldsbk.com: Rea and Haslam complete Jere test

worldsbk.com: Guintoli and Laverty stayed busy for two days of testing at Jerez

The BMW Motorrad GoldBet SBK Team continued its preparation for the 2013 FIM Superbike World Championship with two days of testing with the new 2013 race version of the BMW S 1000 RR in Jerez, Spain. On one day,rain affected the testing programme on the Andalusian track but on the second day it was sunny and the team was able to work in good weather conditions. More [largely a repeat of previous releases]

VIDEO: 2013 Superbike SBK Season - The new 17ÔÇØ Pirelli tyres

MotoGP

motogp.com: Repsol Honda reveils livery and 2013 team team in Madrid
motomatters.com: Specs - RC213V 2013

Formula One

ferrari.com: Massa to debut new Ferrari
FWIW Alonso to miss first tests

jamesallenonf1: Bawn says ÔÇ£IÔÇÖm team principal and IÔÇÖm in chargeÔÇØ

bbc.co.uk: How to make a F1 car Part 4

Other Racing

MC

suzuki-racing.com: Anstie fit for Oakland Supercross

motorcycle-usa.com: Oakland Supercross preview - 2013

supercross.com: Video ÔÇô Rockstar Energy SuzukiÔÇÖs Beyond the Finish Line ÔÇô Millsaps, Sipes, Wharton, Izzi, Anderson, Baker

Cage and...

jamesallenonf1.com: Robert Kubica tests DTM Mercedes

On the Street

motorcyclistonline.com: First Ride | BMW R1200GS

motorradonline.de: Ride Report | Wunderlich S1000RR Mad Max
Watch out riders of fully clothed S1000RR and HPs, WunderlichÔÇÖs naked Mad Max is on the loose.

webbikeworld.com: Motorcycle EZ Pass toll holders

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Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ÔÇô January 24, 2013 . . . Racer Scott Pruett led an all-Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates charge to the front of the grid for the Rolex 24 at Daytona as BMW Power swept the top-three starting positions in todayÔÇÖs qualifying session for SaturdayÔÇÖs 51st annual twice-around-the-clock endurance classic...More

BMW Motorsport has successfully completed the first DTM test week of the year in Valencia (ES). Between Tuesday and Thursday, BMW works drivers Bruno Spengler (CA), Augusto Farfus (BR), Andy Priaulx (GB), Martin Tomczyk (DE) and Marco Wittmann (DE) were on duty at the wheel of the BMW M3 DTM. Only on Thursday morning did heavy rain interrupt the test programme...More

Although only on sale at dealers since February 2012, the BMW 3 Series has already taken the lead in the midrange segment. The BMW 5 Series achieved a hat trick after seizing first place in the upper midrange segment for the third time in succession. The BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe first presented last March went straight to the top of the luxury class ratings...More

Like the perennially successful MINI, the MINI Coup?® and MINI Paceman highlight their popularity with top-three placings in the ÔÇ£auto, motor und sportÔÇØ readersÔÇÖ poll...More

Munich. BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) are pursuing their successful strategic long-term cooperation in the field of sustainable mobility today by signing binding agreements aimed at long-term collaboration between the two companies for the joint development of a fuel cell system, joint development of architecture and components for a sports vehicle, and joint research and development of lightweight technologies. These agreements follow a memorandum of understanding signed in June 2012. ..More

Statement Dr. Diess, Press Conference BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan on 24th January 2013...More

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AutoBlogGreen: Giant kit evonic wind explorer ev cross Australia

FWIW

technologyreview.com: Requiem for a motherboard

My no.2 pencil, sharpener and yellow legal pad sit on my desk next to my ultra notebook I am putting this post together with as a ÔÇÿradioÔÇÖ to listen to a news stream as I start my day. Luddite tools meet aging technology as I ride along just behind the ever advancing curve.

Articles such as this lead me to wonder about what the technology curve has in store for riders. Advances in flexible screens and a shift in emphasis to mobile devices suggest much is ahead. It does not take much to imagine wearable computers built into riding gear. How long before on visor displays make it to the street as part of our daily gear?

I am not a futurist nor a writer of requiems. I do spend a great deal of time wonder how I, and by extension organizations like the MOA, integrate no.2 pencils and ever advancing technology in our riding lives.

-5⁰ according to my weather feed. Ugh! I need to bundle up before heading down to the Official Fly-Over-Land Coffee Shop to discuss this and the other important things of the day.

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Saturday, 26 January

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SBK

speedweek.de: Sylvian Guintoli at the Jerez test over the limit

suzuki-racing.com: Camier undergoes successful operation

MotoGP

motogp.com: New qualifying format for 2013 MotoGP season explained

motomatters.com: David Brivio linked ot Suzuki MotoGP deal

yamaha-racing.eu: The Yamaha Factory dream team touch down in Indonesia

Formula One

jamesallenonf1.com: F1 refuge Timo Glcok lands BMW DTM drive
FWIW - BMWÔÇÖs announcement is in The MotherShip section

Other Racing

MC

racing.speedbrian.de: The Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain is back from the Dakar

On the Street

dealernews.com: TourTech launches pupose built adventure bike shock

canadianmotorcycerider.ca: 2013 BMW R1200GS - Birth of an icon - video series

sportrider.com: Brand new Suzuki RE5 Rotary with zero miles

sportrider.com: 2013 Aprilia RSV4 Factory Special Edition | First Look


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The aircraft engine manufacturer BMW unveiled its first motorcycle in late 1923, and it was a passionate aircraft engine designer ÔÇô Max Friz ÔÇô who was behind its creation. Forever credited as the father of the first BMW bike ÔÇô the R 32 ÔÇô FrizÔÇÖs story leading up to this groundbreaking motorcycle is as interesting as it is varied. ..More

Developed on the drawing board in 1922, the first BMW motorcycle ÔÇô known as the R 32 ÔÇô caused a sensation when it was unveiled at the Berlin Exhibition in 1923. Beautiful to look at and economical to run, the R 32 was the cornerstone upon which BMW built a history of motorcycling excellence..More

On Sunday 20 January, the 35th edition of the Dakar Rally drew to a close in Santiago, Chile, with a parade and the prize-giving ceremony that included all the teams who managed to finish the ÔÇÿMother of all RalliesÔÇÖ that began on 5 January in Lima, Peru and finally rolled into the Chilean capital some 8,000 km (5,000 miles) later. Joining the celebrations was the Husqvarna Rallye Team by..More

It's tough when cold or snowy weather stop you from riding your bike, but there are alternatives, as Chris Pfeiffer demonstrates here on his Husqvarna 'snow bike'. While the official Husqvarna Rallye Team by Speedbrain and other top privateers have been battling across The Andes and deserts of South America on their modified TE449 race bikes in the gruelling Dakar Rally, Chris has been out ..More


Nobody has more Dakar victories to his name than St?®phane Peterhansel. For every one of his eleven titles we have twice as many photos of his most recent success: Congratulations, St?®phane...More


Timo Glock (DE) is returning to the BMW family and will line up for BMW Motorsport in the DTM in 2013. This completes the squad of drivers for the new season. Alongside Glock, reigning DTM champion Bruno Spengler (CA), Augusto Farfus (BR), Joey Hand (US), Andy Priaulx (GB), Martin Tomczyk (DE), Dirk Werner (DE) and Marco Wittmann (DE) will take their places behind the wheel of the BMW M3 DTM...More

Timo Glock (DE) is returning to the BMW family after five years as a driver in Formula One. Having successfully completed tests in the BMW M3 DTM in Valencia (ES), BMW Motorsport awarded its eighth seat for the 2013 DTM season to the Formula BMW graduate and former test driver for the BMW Sauber F1 Team...More

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VIDEO Jay LenoÔÇÖs Garage - Finally! It may be the third time Jay's said this, but yes, the Galaxie restoration is finally complete! Hit the road with Jay as he tells you how this model became the stuff of his 16-year-old dreams, and how he's improved on a gorgeous classic.


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Monday, 28 January

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SBK

eurossport.com: Superbike - Melandri and Sykes pleased with Jerez test

crash.net: Giugliano on high after Jerez test

speedweek.de: BMW start, Marco Melandri lacks power
FWIW: The rider not the bike

MotoGP

bbc.co.uk: Casey Stoner hits out at MotoGP fans after V8 Supercars move

bikesportnews.com: Brivio plays down Suzuki MotoGP offer

Formula One

bbc.co.uk: Pay as you go, go ,go: Fomula ÔÇÿs ÔÇÿpay driversÔÇÖ explained

thef1times.com: Honer wasnÔÇÖt at Marinelo for Ferrari talks

thef1times.com: Bernie: ÔÇ£We donÔÇÖt need the Concord AgreementÔÇØ
FWIW: Would you buy a used racing series from this guy?

First Monaco GP
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Other Racing

MC

motorcycle-usa. com: Oakland 450 Supercross results

HFL: Is MotoGP the ultimate alternative investment?

Cage and...

VIDEO: 2013 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona: #51 APR Motorsport Audi R8 Grand-Am Pit


On the Street

cyrilhuzeblog.com: 1911 Pierce Motorcycle to be auctioned in April in New York

webbikeworld.com: Schuberth C3 Pro - helmet review
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cyrilhuzeblog.com: WhatÔÇÖs new from Metzeler in 2013 - marketing director Chris Wall answers questions

roadracingworld.com: Bonhams adds to motorcycle auction staff

sportrider.com: Sargent Cycle products heated seat systems

thekneeslider.com: Wakan Motorcycles is reborn as Avinton Motorcycles

VIDEO: Small Engine Shop - How to charge a bad battery

didshub.net: BMW Factory rider explains motorcycle saftey techniques to service members

The MotherShip PressClub

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BMW Motorsport News ÔÇô Issue 03/13...More

Woodcliff Lake, N.J. ÔÇô January 27, 2013 . . . The No. 01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates TELMEX/Target BMW Riley ended 24 hours of hard fought sports car racing at the 51st Rolex 24 At Daytona in the same position from which it started: First...More

Cage World

nytimes.com: Alfa anticipation once again

VIDEO: MotorTrend - Detroit Auto Show and the 2014 Corvette introduciton

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SBK

worldsbk.com: Sykes fastest rider at Jerez test
FWIW: So? Sykes and his Kaw set pole time after pole time last season only to run the tyres off the bike during the race. He will be a force to be reckoned with if[/] the chassis gets sorted out.

speedweek.de: Kawasaki wants to do better than against Biagg

speedweek.de: World Superbike 20122 - who will contorl costs

MotoGP

motogp.com: Cardion AB Aprilia ART unveiled in Prague

Formula One

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formula1.com: Lotus first to launch with new E21

formula1.com: Technical Q&A: James Allison on the Lotus E21

Lotusf1team.com: Eric Boulier - ÔÇ£Great things are possibleÔÇØ
and:
Q&A with Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean

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jamesallenonf1.com: Struggle for control of F1 rule making as new Concorde Agreement remains unsigned

speed.de: Ferrari - Woman in F1?

formula1.com: Woldff gets expanded Williams role

Other Racing

MC

amaproracing.com: AMA Pro Road Racing inteview with EBR founder Erik Buell

sportrider.com: Aaron Yates signs with Erik Buell Racing for 2013 AMA Superbike

ktm.com: Roczen wins in Oakland

ktm.com: Dungey lands on the podium again in Oakland

suzuki-racing.com: Stewart unluacky at Oakland SX

Cage and...

nbcsports.msnbc.com: Pruett ties HaywoodÔÇÖs record as Ganassi wins Rolex

racer.com: Q&A : Rolex 24 winners

On the Street

asphaltandrubber.com: Honda motorcycle sales down 5% in 2012

cmg.com: Launch - 2013 BMW R1200GS

twowheelsblog.com: BMW R1200 Supercharger concept

cycleworld.com: Wunderlich ÔÇ£ MADUSAÔÇØ S1000RR Custom - Riding Impression
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cycleworld.com: What is ÔÇ£MADUSAÔÇØ and how about this Wunderlich thing?

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twowheelsblog.com: KTM head of engine development tlaks engines in a new interview

motorcycle.com: 2013 MV Agusta F4 and F4RR review

cyrilhuzeblog.com: First lady of Harley in India

motorcyclistonlne.com: 2013 Aprilia Caponord 1200 | First Look

webbikeworld.com: Wiha Torx bits and torx driver review


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What a day! I start with a first leg of 50 km consisting of impressive bends again - a good way to wake up at 7 am ... The sky is low, and the temperature too. Big contrast to yesterday. We're riding in the mountains and the tall green grass turns into even taller jungle trees. Then as we go higher in altitude the clouds becomes thicker and thicker... I put my GS into RAIN mode to make it easier for me. And I need it because the riding conditions are quite rough: sliding mud, gravels, steep hills, narrow road, sharps bends, wet and damaged asphalt, dark jungle forest and thick fog. So thick we can't go faster than 30 km/h since we can't see further than 10 metres ...Read the whole story with plenty of video and photo footage of the tour at bmw-motorrad.com/gs
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Strike five for Chip Ganassi (US): The US motorsport legend won the 24 Hours of Daytona (US) for the fifth time on Sunday with the Chip Ganassi Racing Team. Scott Pruett (US), Juan Pablo Montoya (CO), Memo Rojas (MX) and Charlie Kimball (US) were at the wheel of the number 01 BMW Riley that provided the second overall victory for the Chip Ganassi / BMW partnership, having previously triumphed in 2011...More

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thekneeslider.com: The Motus V4 Baby Block crate engine - the future of old school hot rodding?
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VIDEO: 2013 SRT Viper GTS - Jay LenoÔÇÖs Garage

autobloggreen: Has ÔÇÿPeak CarÔÇÖ already happened? Are automakers becoming mobility companies?

FWIW

technologyreview.com: How to build a supersonic ping pong gun

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