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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

RUMOR


The speculation is the F700GS look is only skin deep and that what counts is what is underneath.


Engine: According to the rumor mill Honda’s Africa Twin has sparked a revamp of the F/GS line. The rumor mill has the engine as a 1000cc twin and a new baby version. Some think it is a 1000/800 split or just a detuned version of the litre engine. This is not all that far fetched. Back when they owned the Italian brand, BMW engine development tweaked the F twin to a hot 900cc unit for the Husqvarna Nuda. The engine developments were used only in the Husky line. This could be a post sale non-compete clause use of that work or a new sheet of paper.


Frame: A new and improved frame would deal with the increase power.


Body work: If it is a BMW GS apparently you get the beak and funky headlights in all sizes.


The F line has not been breathed on in all the recent updating of product line. The F series has been a sales leader in South America where BMW is planning a big push. With the F series getting a bit long in the tooth and pressure coming from a variety of manufacturers the Mothership might have something up their sleeve.

Just remember all this and a $1.00 will get you a hot cup of coffee at the official Fly-Over-Land gas station.
 
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The Racing Sheet Friday, 2 December 2016




DREAM FULFILLED, NICO ROSBERG ENDS HIS RACING CAREER[/B]


2016 FIA Formula One World Champion elect, Nico Rosberg today announced he will stop racing in Formula Once with immediate effect.
Mercedes AMG Petronas Team


Nico Rosberg: Is it the right time for champion to retire?http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38190447
15BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 2h
Nico Rosberg announces his retirement from Formula 1 with immediate effect, but is it the right time for the current champion to step down?


Rosberg's retirement no surprise, says Hamiltonhttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/rosberg-s-retirement-no-surprise-says-hamilton-856219/
1KMotorsport.com / 6h
Rosberg announced just five days after clinching his first F1 title that he would not be racing in 2017, having decided to focus on his family instead. Hamilton and Rosberg have been competing against each other since they were kids


Rosberg admits he couldn't tell Wolff about F1 exit in personhttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/r...-t-tell-wolff-about-f1-exit-in-person-856179/
500+Motorsport.com / 7h
Rosberg revealed on Friday that he had made his decision to retire from Formula 1 on Monday evening, after securing his first title in Abu Dhabi. He then called Wolff to inform him of his decision,


New F1 world champion Nico Rosberg announces shock retirementhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2016...pion-nico-rosberg-announces-shock-retirement/
500+James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Alex Kalinauckas / 8h
Nico Rosberg has announced that he will retire from racing in Formula 1 just five days after he won the 2016 world championship in Abu Dhabi. The German driver clinched his first world title after a tense final race


Rosberg’s 11-year F1 career in pictures | F1 pictuershttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2016/12/02/nico-rosbergs-f1-career-pictures/
52F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 6h
Nico Rosberg has shocked Formula One by announcing his immediate retirement from the sport. Here's a look back on the 11-year career in pictures.


FIA President salutes Nico Rosberg as new F1 World Champion announces retirement at FIA Prize-Givinghttp://www.fia.com/news/fia-preside...hampion-announces-retirement-fia-prize-giving
400+News feed / by jhynes / 7h
Sport news FIA President Jean Todt hailed the achievement of Nico Rosberg in winning the 2016 Formula One World Championship as the Mercedes driver used the occasion of this year’s FIA Prize-Giving in Vienna to announce


So now what?https://joesaward.wordpress.com/2016/12/02/so-now-what/
9joeblogsf1 / by Joe Saward / 8h
Nico Rosberg admitted in his retirement statement that his departure would be difficult for the Mercedes team – and he wasn’t kidding. Finding a driver who is ready to step into such a drive, and is free, is going to be a real struggle.
 
Tuesday Reader: 6 December 2016


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Beemer


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Seasons Greetings on Ice
BMW Motorrad




Exclusive Style – Roadtrip with the 2017 BMW R 1200 GS[/url][/b]
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Personalisation – All "My GS" - The 2017 R 1200 GS Rallye Style[/url][/b]
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Touring with the 2017 BMW R 1200 GS[/url][/b]
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Bimmer


All-new BMW 5 Series International Media Launch
BMW Group PressClub USA / 5h
All-new BMW 5 Series International Media Launch


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World premiere of BMW Art Car by John Baldessari at Art Basel in Miami Beach 2016. Art Car will race at Rolex 24 at DAYTONA.
Miami Beach. On November 30, the BMW Art Car by John Baldessari celebrated its world premiere in the presence of the artist himself, Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO BMW of North America, and Jens Marquardt, BMW Motorsport Director , on occasion of Art Basel Miami Beach.
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BMW Group News


Statement by Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sneak Preview and Strategy-Workshops in Munich on 1 and 2 December
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 4h
Statement Harald Krüger, Sneak Preview and Strategy-Workshops, December 2016




BMW Group U.S. Reports November 2016 Sales
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 1, 2016… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 18.2 percent in November for a total of 26,189 compared to 32,003 vehicles sold in November, 2015.
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FWIW: No Motorrad sales figures reported.




BMW Group Canada achieves best-ever year-to-date sales.
BMW brand achieves 11th consecutive month of year-over-year growth.
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BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi & Porsche Plan a Joint Venture for Ultra-Fast, High-Power Charging Along Major Highways in Europe
200+BMW Group PressClub Global / 18h
Joint Venture to deploy a high-powered DC charging network for battery electric vehicles (BEV) covering long-distance travel routes in Europe +++ Power levels up to 350 kW significantly reduce charging time


MINI


[uyrl=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0266464EN_US/mini-usa-announces-u-s-market-pricing-for-new-mini-countryman?language=en_US]Mini Usa Announces U.S. Market Pricing For New Mini Countryman[/url]
BMW Group PressClub USA / 25min
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 5, 2016… MINI USA announced pricing today on its all-new 2017 MINI Countryman, the best equipped MINI ever, with a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $26,100 for the Cooper variant




Rolls Royce Motorcar


José Parlá Unveils New Work At National Youngarts Foundation As Part Of Rolls-Royce Art Programme
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 13h
Miami-born artist José Parlá’s new work for the Rolls-Royce Art Programme was unveiled yesterday at the iconic Jewel Box at the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts), Miami.




Rolls-Royce Ghost Wins Auto Zeitung’S Auto Trophy As Best Luxury Car
Rolls-Royce Ghost has been commended by the German car magazine, Auto Zeitung as being the best luxury car in the world. This success confirms Rolls-Royce’s position as the pinnacle luxury car manufacturer and proves how firmly the brand is established in Germany.
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ROUNDEL MOTORSPORTS




BMW Motorsport attends four-day DTM Young Driver Test in Jerez de la Frontera – BMW Motorsport Juniors at the wheel of the BMW M4 DTM.
BMW Motorsport offered BMW Motorsport Juniors Ricky Collard (GB) and Joel Eriksson (SE) the opportunity to gain ample experience at the wheel of the BMW M4 DTM this week, at the DTM Young Driver Test in Jerez de la Frontera (ES)..
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DTM champion Marco Wittmann receives new BMW M4 Coupe with BMW M Performance Parts.
3BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
Handing over of Wittmann’s new extensively modified company car at BMW Welt.




BMW Motorsport News – Issue 46/16.
Wittmann receives new company car – Farfus and Spengler looking forward to BMW M6 GTLM Art Car.
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Recalls


SUZUKI issued a recall on the V-STROM 650 (DL650A), and KINGQUAD 750 (LT-A750X) models
Transport Canada / 54min
On certain motorcycles and all-terrain-vehicles, the generator stator may have insufficient heat resistance, which could lead to a short circuit of the stator wires.




Search for Recalls Here


US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/


On the BMW MOA Forum > The Garage > Links and References > Listing of Recall Notices


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS


Top 10 used adventure bikes
Visordown / 6h
Image: Looking for something fun and practical that won’t break the bank? Here are 10 of the best second-hand adventure bikes going




2017 BMW R nineT and R nineT Urban G/S First Look
Sport Rider RSS Feed / by SR Staff / 8min
Bikes R nineT updated with new suspension and wheels; Urban G/S model inspired by original R 80 G/S First look at the 2017 BMW R nineT and R nineT Urban G/S models.




OTHER MANUFACTURERS




KTM Announces A New President for North America
Big news from KTM, as the “Ready to Race” brand has appointed John Hinz as the new President of KTM North America, effective January 1st, 2017. This means that the buck will stop with Hinz, when it comes to KTM, Husqvarna, and WP Suspension brands in the United States and Canada. […] The post KTM Announces A New President for North America appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
24 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /




Harley-Davidson’s next five years in Canada
CMG News / by Mark Richardson / 21min
For the CMG Chat, Mark sits down with the head of Harley-Davidson Canada.




The Hidden Risk in Polaris Industries' Motorcycle Sales Strategy ...
It's selling a lot more bikes, but the powersports vehicle maker is cutting off an important profit source.




Surviving L.A. to Barstow to Vegas on a Ural
The L.A. to Barstow to Vegas dual-sport ride is a classic everyone should try. But on a Ural with a sidecar? Sounds like something Spurgeon would do.
100+ RevZilla Articles /




New Suzuki Hayabusa confirmed
The ageing Suzuki Hayabusa is finally up for its second major upgrade in its 17-year history as the world’s fastest production motorcycles of the last century. Suzuki president Toshihiro Suzuki recently confirmed that Suzuki engineers are working on the new bike, but didn’t say when it would be due.
60 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /




Husqvarna 2017 model line-up: Swedish perfection
Husqvarna finds more ways to revise for 2017 It’s early July and I’m standing in front of the original Husqvarna factory—now a museum—with 36 other journalists from around the world. We’ve all just flown in for a two-night stay in Jönköping, Sweden, for the presentation of the 2017 Husqvarna model …
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109 New or Updated Motorcycles for 2017 and 2018
Talk about an embarrassment of riches! More than 100 street motorcycles are all-new or significantly updated for the 2017 or 2018 model years.
100+ Rider Magazine / by gdrevenstedt /


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Thrustcycle Debuts New Prototype of Self-Balancing Motorcycle
HONOLULU , HI – November 29, 2016 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – Thrustcycle Enterprises LLC is excited to announce the debut of a new prototype of the GyroCycle, a revolutionary self-balancing electric motorcycle. With its first model scheduled for production in 2017,
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MC NEWS


Admire And Covet This Production Honda CRF450 Supermoto Because You Can't Have It
News I have never envied the French...until now French Honda importer Superboost is making a street legal CRF450 Supermoto and we want it something fierce.
500+ Cycle World / by Sean MacDonald /


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Top 10 Signs It’s Time To Winterize Your Bike
I’ve often felt that the real reason many motorcyclists don’t winterize their motorcycles is that they keep holding off in hopes to squeeze in one more ride. Although the MO Towers are located in Southern California, many of us ventured from colder climes to the Great American West in an effort to enjoy year-‘round riding.
1 Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Evans Brasfield /




Oberdan Bezzi Imagines a New BSA Produced by Mahindra (Bike Reports) (News)
It has been a while since we featured a design by Oberdan Bezzi, but this BSA model caught our eye. You may be aware that the Indian conglomerate Mahindra purchased rights to the great British brand BSA recently, and speculation about the re-emergence of new BSA models has commenced as a result. Among other conjectures […]
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How to Buy a Used Motorcycle
Tips and tech Tips on buying a used bike Is the bike in proper working order? Does it have any unseen problems? Are you getting a good deal? Here's tips on buying a used motorcycle.
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by By Jerry Smith /




Kawasaki W800 likely for India
The Triumph Bonneville rival could be imported as a CBU at an estimated Rs 10 lakh.
1 Autocar India /


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Motorcycling's Greatest Urban Legends
Tips and tech We will let these legends speak for themselves Whether these motorcycling urban legends are true or false, who knows, they make for interesting stories though. These urban legends speak for themselves.
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Art Friedman /




Insurance all-clear for MotoMedics
27Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 4h
Insurance hurdles have held up the start of a volunteer riders group acting as first responders to injured motorcycle riders while they wait for the ambulance to arrive. It’s called MotoMedics Queensland




HJC CL-17 Punisher Helmet
Motorcycle Gear 2016 Holiday Gift Guide The HJC Punisher Helmet features kickass graphics for all you Marvel Punisher motorcycle fans out there.
1 Baggers / by Jordan Mastagni /




Zero to Hero Package: Jump Start Your Dreams of Adventure
The dream of traveling to incredible remote locations, off the beaten path, is one that has inspired many of us to become Adventure Riders. Although we may take different paths to becoming Adventure Riders, we typically begin with many more questions than answers…
63 ADV Pulse / by Rob Dabney /


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Bikes Riding Some Common Mistakes and Solutions
Here are the first criticism when assessing the adverse environment who suffer every day the motorcyclist and following us know some time. But the fact remains that in many cases are the bikers themselves who must make an introspection to polish these mistakes that are made on two wheels.
1 Bikes Doctor / by Rana Israr /




Big Agnes Fish Hawk 30 Sleeping Bag
Motorcycle Gear 2016 Holiday Buyer's Guide The Big Agnes Fish Hawk 30 Sleeping Bag is a great mummy style bag for moto-camping.
1 Baggers / by Mike Calabro /




Michelin’s latest Power RS sport tire just might be the new benchmark
Gear New Michelin tire utilizes new compound and patented carcass construction for overall performance that is claimed to be head-and-shoulders above the competition Michelin's new Power RS production sport tire is claimed by the MotoGP spec tire supplier to easily outperform its competition, with new compounds and patented carcass…
1 Sport Rider RSS Feed / by Kent Kunitsugu /




Talking Casual Riding Pants with Rev'it! Sport
14Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales / 2h
Videos Tracy from Rev'it! Sport talks to us about the Alpha Chino and some of the technology that goes into their riding pants We talk with Tracy from Rev'it! about their new Alpha Chinos




The Self-Balancing Bike
One of the big reasons people never experience the thrill of riding a motorcycle is the common fear of balancing. That centrifugal force just isn’t enough to qualm the nerves of would-be riders! That’s where designs like the GyroCycle come in.
300+ Yanko Design / by Troy Turner /




Motorcycles factored into driverless tests?
Motorcycles will now be considered in European driverless tests in the wake of a female rider being rear-ended by an automated Tesla S under test in Norway. While the Australian Driverless Vehicle Initiative is yet to identify the dangers to riders,
13 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /




This motorcycle of the future will also power your home
A rider adjusts his helmet visor astride a Johammer electric motorcycle on a road near the Johammer e-mobility electric motorbike factory in Bad Leonfelden, Austria, on Nov. 8, 2016. Bloomberg photo by Lisi Niesner.
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The 7 best electric motorcycles you can buy
For those looking to go the environmentally-friendly route, there are several electric motorcycle options that don't compromise on speed or performance. Alta Motorcycles has two solid options for those just entering the market.
5 Motorcycle News /




Ten Best Bikes of 2004
Reviews Seven of the top ten come from Japan, two hail from Germany Cycle World's Editors have once again selected the Ten Best Motorcycles of 2004 for your review and discussion. Enjoy!
1 Cycle World /




Advice on DIY motorcycle maintenance
We love a bit of DIY bike maintenance, but there are a few pitfalls that can trap the unwary home mechanic, says RACQ technical officer and self-confessed mechanical “trainspotter” Steve Spalding.
11 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /




MC Garage Video: How A Motorcycle Clutch Works
MC Garage Wondering what that lever on the left bar actually does? This video explains it all. Are you familiar with how your clutch works? For many, it’s one of an engine’s most mysterious components and you owe it to your bike to watch this video.
500+ Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning /


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Vincent Motorcycles: The Untold Story Since 1946 | Rider’s Library
Like the Vincent motorcycle itself, Philippe Guyony’s book "Vincent Motorcycles: the Untold Story since 1946" is a singular achievement. The post Vincent Motorcycles: The Untold Story Since 1946 | Rider’s Library appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
1 Ultimate MotorCycling / by Gary Ilminen






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Cages- On the Street and Track


BMW IN THE NEWS


BMW says 120 vehicles damaged in S.C. train derailment
9Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 1h
About 120 BMW X models were damaged when train cars carrying the vehicles derailed on Sunday afternoon en route to the Port of Charleston, S.C., for export to overseas markets.




BMW Motorrad India Confirmed That The G 310 GS Duel Sport Version Will Launch In India In 2017
BMW Motorrad's entry level duel sport motorcycle BMW G310 GS made its debut at the EICMA motorcycle show. We all are excited about this new motorcycle which actually based on their streetfighter G 310 R but carries the GS nameplate which is used for BMW's touring and offroading motorcycle initials. Recently BMW Motorrad officially confirmed through their twitter handle that they will be introduci
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BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com


OTHER CAGE NEWS


The Lance Reventlow Shelby Cobra
The Lance Reventlow Shelby Cobra Lance Reventlow is a name that will be immediately familiar to many of you, especially if you’re a fan of mid-20th Century racing. In short, Reventlow was the heir to the Woolworth fortune, as well as an entrepreneur, and an accomplished racing driver.
46 Silodrome / by James McBride /


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2016 Lotus Exige Sport 380 review
300+Autocar RSS Feed / 17h
The Lotus Exige Sport 380 range-topper is called a ‘supercar killer’ by its maker, and you won’t find us disagreeing Lotus is continually rolling out improvements to its light and fast sports cars, making them lighter and faster in the process.




2017 McLaren 570S Track Pack launched
New optional pack is priced at £16,500 and adds carbonfibre seats, lighter alloy wheels and an extended rear wing The McLaren 570S is now available with an optional Track Pack that adds performance-enhancing parts to Woking’s Sports Series two-seater.
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The Must See Cars From the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show
If there were three takeaways from this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show they were: 1. SUVs are back with a vengeance, 2. virtual reality is the new marketing tool of choice for auto manufacturers, and 3. matte grey paint is the unofficial concept car color of 2016/2017.
96 Design MilkDesign Milk / by Gregory Han /




This Quarry Is Filled With Classic Cars Possibly Hidden From The Nazis
A Belgian photographer recently visited an old mining tunnel in central France filled with classic cars that he thinks may have been hidden away against Nazi forces during World War II. The decaying old cars he found are astonishing. Read more...
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Mercedes finds a better way around the 'chicken tax'
Mercedes-Benz is investing in South Carolina after years of producing vans through an odd global supply stream to sidestep U.S. tariffs.
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Ford CEO sees &'pressure&' on business without softer mpg rules
Ford plans to lobby President-elect Donald Trump to soften U.S. and state fuel-economy rules that hurt profits by forcing automakers to build more electric cars and hybrids than are warranted by customer demand.
2 Automotive News Breaking News Feed /




The Ultimate Sports Car Wish List on Offer at Gooding & Company’s Scottsdale Auctions This January
Highlights Include the 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4, the 1964 Aston Martin DB5, the 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing and the 1964 Shelby 289 Cobra SANTA MONICA, CA – December 4, 2016 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – Gooding & Company, the auction house acclaimed for selling the world’s most significant and valuable collector cars, is honored to announce exceptional sports cars from Ferrari, Aston Martin
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EVs could take an OPEC-sized bite out of oil demand, study finds
A boom in electric vehicles made by the likes of Tesla and General Motors could erode as much as 10 percent of global gasoline demand by 2035, according to the oil industry consultant Wood Mackenzie.
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NIO EP9: The Fastest EV Supercar In The World - Formula E
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The Racing Sheet


Monster Energy Honda Team Promotional Video
Honda has added a promotional video for the Monster Energy Honda Team to its Dakar Rally site.
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2017 ISDE USA Qualifying Schedule | Return to a Series Format
The 2017 ISDE USA Qualifying schedule was released by the American Motorcyclist Association, and returns to a series format. The post 2017 ISDE USA Qualifying Schedule | Return to a Series Format appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
100+ Ultimate MotorCycling / by Staff /




U.S. ISDE Qualifier Series Grooms Future Champions
Press Release from AMA : Future U.S. International Six Days Enduro team members will prove their mettle in the AMA ISDE Qualifier Series, designed to provide a world-class test for American off-road racers with an eye on international competition.
1 Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release /




The Year In Review: The People And Machines That Shaped Our Sport
Our countdown to the people, racers, bike and technology that made the year 2016 special. Yes Ken Roczen proved to be a dynamic catalyst for the world of motocross.
14 DIrt Bike Magazine / by Tom Webb /




Marco Melandri successfully undergoes meniscus repair
1Ducati RSS Feed / 8h




Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’S Graham Jarvis All Set For Roof Of Africa 2016
News / 7h
EXTREME ENDURO STAR AIMING TO END 2016 ON A HIGH




Ben Spies considering a comeback? Tweets suggest so. Yep.
Ben Spies considering a comeback? Tweets suggest so. Yep. Ben Spies, the 2009 World Superbike champion, former AMA champion and MotoGP rider is up for a ride at next year’s Suzuka 8-Hour race. It might not seem like earth-shattering news at the moment, but this is a race story that’s got a lot of paddock-based people very excited.
1 MoreBikes /




Mercedes-Benz To Enter Formula E in Season Five
InsideEVs Mercedes-Benz To Enter Formula E in Season Five InsideEVs While the Formula E is just now entering its third season, Mercedes-Benz GP Ltd has already secured the option to join the electric racing series for its fifth season. Interestingly, Mercedes-Benz is interested in creating its own team rather than ...
1 formula e / InsideEVs /




Pirelli completes 2017 tyre testing programme in Abu Dhabi
Press Release PIRELLI COMPLETES 2017 TYRE TESTING PROGRAMME IN ABU DHABI 2607 LAPS TESTED IN TOTAL BY 11 DRIVERS ON FIVE DIFFERENT CIRCUITS FROM AUGUST UP TO NOW Yas Marina, November 29, 2016 – The final day of 2017 tyre testing (from a cumulative total of 24 days) brought together all three ‘mule’ cars from Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari on the Yas Marina circuit. These are modified 2015 cars, d
1 News .. / by by Pirelli /




Mercedes worried about the technical revamp for 2017
Mercedes motorsport chief Toto Wolff admitted his team is not delighted with the way F1 takes with the significant technical changes for 2017. The Austrian expressed concerns about the impact the heavily revised aerodynamics could have on overtaking.
3 F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Balazs Szabo /




I'm calling about the vacancy...
Niki Lauda reveals that his phone has been red-hot ever since Nico Rosberg announced his retirement.
5 Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.co... /




Behind the scenes at Mercedes – readers discuss F1 and Rosberg’s replacement
Yesterday’s announcement that Nico Rosberg was retiring from Formula 1 sent shockwaves through the sport and it also occurred just as our lucky JA on F1 readers were enjoying a tour of the Mercedes factory in Brackley. The tour was a competition prize courtesy of our partner Tata Communications, via its F1 Connectivity Innovation prize, […]
82 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by Alex




Formula E: Ice Drive - Full Documentary
Follow the FIA Formula E Championship as they prepare to undertake another world first - running the Formula E car on an ice cap in ‘Ice Drive’.
44 FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E




Team Profile: DS Virgin Racing - Formula E
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FWIW


Ethanol in Motor Gasoline
Blogs Eat it, drink it, or burn it as fuel? Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and much more.
1 Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /




Roadracing World Now Hiring: Graphic Design/Magazine Layout Specialist
Roadracing World Publishing, Inc. has an opening for a full-time Graphic Design/Magazine Layout specialist at Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology headquarters in Lake Elsinore, California. If you know how to do design work and layout publicat...
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Lego models of Ford GT and GT40 Le Mans winners revealed
If a road version of the iconic Ford GT40 or cutting-edge GT is beyond your budget, how about a Lego recreation for £29.99? The Ford GT and GT40 racing cars that were victorious in the 2016 and 1966 Le Mans 24-hour races respectively are being honoured with Lego versions..
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Polaris Slingshot. What’s Going On?
Again, I try to answer your email questions. This explanation regarding what you heard about the Polaris 3-wheel Slingshot. No doubt that it is has been, to the surprise of many, a hit as soon as it has been launched 2 years ago. The classification of the Slingshot, either...
2 Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze /






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BIKE CANDY


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Vanguard Roadster Set to Debut IMS New York
Say “hello” to the very attractive Vanguard Roadster, which is hitting the interwebs ahead of its official debut at the IMS New York show. Based out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City, Vanguard Motorcycles was founded by Edward Jacobs and Francois-Xavier Terny.
25 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /




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‘68 BSA Royal Star – The Gasbox
Written by Martin Hodgson. For decades, British bikes dominated the market and played the biggest role of all in fuelling the original Cafe Racer revolution. But when the Japanese hit full swing, it wasn’t long before once great companies that were household names went bust. Triumph and Norton are now ssck in full swing, creating modern machines and retro remakes that pay homage to their most bel
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The boxer twins motorcycles
- The boxer twins motorcycles
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BMW K1100 -- LaDini
BMW K1100 LT -- LaDini by DeAngelis Elaborazioni Dopo una sfilza inesauribile di Bmw Serie Kappa trasformate in improbabili scrambler, che propone il web, vedere questa K1100 fa davvero piacere. De Angelis ha confezionato un bella cafe racer moderna sia nelle linee che nei contenuti. Infatti la tutto l'anteriore è stato sostituito con delle forcelle rovesciate e un impianto frenante con pinze ad
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Flying Tiger Motorcycles BMW R75/5
Flying Tiger Motorcycles BMW R75/5 The BMW R75/5 was the top of the line member of the /5 family, with the smaller-engined 50/5 and 60/5 sitting below it in the pecking order. The R75/5 could cheerfully manage 110mph, and its simple, reliable German engineering meant that it was both staggeringly reliable and very much in demand. With 50hp and 43 ft lbs of torque, the air-cooled boxer twin wasn’t
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Friday, 9 December 2018


The Racing Sheet


This edition of The Racing Sheet is the second of a work in progress. The operating premiss is a Friday post bringing readers up to speed for the coming racing weekend. The long term goal is to cover the series I have in the past and those BMW is involved in. The short term goal for this month is a working format and setting up for Dakar 2017.


Thank you for your understanding as I work to sort this out.


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ROUNDEL RACING


Alex Barros makes successful racing comeback with a win and a podium finish on the BMW S 1000 RR in the SuperBike Series Brasil.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...rr-in-the-superbike-series-brasil?language=en
Former MotoGP star Alex Barros is victorious with his BMW Motorrad Alex Barros Racing Team RR at the BRSBK season finale in São Paulo – Podium finishes also for Danilo Lewis and Diego Pierluigi – Colin Butler races to the podium at the season finale in Malaysia.
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Ready for Dakar? These riders arehttps://canadamotoguide.com/2016/12/08/ready-for-dakar-these-riders-are/
Honda and KTM have both released promo videos with their Dakar lineup. Looks like another fun rally is ahead in 2017.
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Watch the 2017 Dakar scrutineering and boarding for South America!


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2017 Dakar in Argentina


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Discover the nature in Paraguay - Dakar 2017




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Dakar 2017 - Preview - Top Favorites!




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KTM's RALLY RIDERS GET READY FOR DAKAR 2017 | KTM




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Practice and qualifying format was the first rule tweak after Dorna took over WSBK. Now the rule makers got together for another tweak.


The two race Sunday WSBK format left many scratching their heads. Was WSBK racing a two race format or one race with a really long pitstop for all?


I am not certain they answered that question. That may not matter. Did they come up with an answer to a question fans didn’t really know they were asking?




WorldSBK Race 2 Grid Modifications Definedhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2016/WorldSBK+Race+2+Grid+Modifications+Defined
How the Grid 2 Format will change in 2017
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FIM Superbike Commission to bring updates to The Superbike World Championship for 2017http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...+to+The+Superbike+World+Championship+for+2017
Grid format and technical updates set to be a talking point in the New Year
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WorldSBK Organizers Attempt To Inject Excitement By Manipulating Race 2 Gridhttps://motomatters.com/news/2016/12/05/worldsbk_organizers_attempt_to_inject.html
The Superbike Commission, governing body for the WorldSBK series, met at Madrid to introduce a number of changes to the rules for the World Superbike and World Supersport championships for 2017. There were some minor changes to the sporting regulations, as well as a couple of tweaks to the technical regulations. But there were also two major changes which will have a significant impact for next s
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Repsol Honda Press Release: Repsol Extends Factory Honda Sponsorship Through 2018https://motomatters.com/press_release/2016/12/07/repsol_honda_press_release_repsol.html
The Repsol Honda team issued the following press release, announcing an extension of their sponsorship deal with Spanish petroleum giant Repsol, who will remain title sponsor for the 2017 and 2018 MotoGP seasons: Repsol and Honda extend MotoGP contract until 2018 The alliance between the Spanish energy company and the Japanese vehicle manufacturer has been in existence for more than 20 years and
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Lorenzo says Ducati move will ease tension with Rossihttp://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/lorenzo-says-ducati-move-will-ease-tension-with-rossi-857098/
Of the nine seasons Lorenzo has competed in MotoGP until now, in seven of them he has had Rossi as his garage neighbour. In his first two years in the top category (2008 and 2009), Rossi, Yamaha's main star, took the titles, the last two he has secured until now. However, the crown Lorenzo secured in 2010 marked a turning point in the relationship between the two. The atmosphere became ... Keep re
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Explained: Why Mercedes is interested in entering Formula Ehttp://www.motorsport.com/formula-e...s-is-interested-in-entering-formula-e-857905/
Explained: Why Mercedes is interested in entering Formula E Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Many are asking why Mercedes is preparing for the possibility of a campaign in season five of Formula E in 2018. Sam Smith explains. In a branch of racing that currently appears to have the most momentum of any in international motorsport, Mercedes ...
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Analysis: The true cost of Rosberg's F1 retirementhttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/analysis-the-true-cost-of-rosberg-s-f1-retirement-857542/
In the euphoria of securing the Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship and deciding to retire from the sport with a view to spending more time with his wife Vivian Sibold and year-old daughter Alaia, Nico Rosberg may not have realised that with retirement comes unemployment and a significant drop in income. Not that it really matters, in his case. A canny investor who has long since ... Keep readin
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Mercedes considers Alonso for Rosberg seathttp://www.speedcafe.com/2016/12/07/mercedes-considers-alonso-rosberg-seat/
Mercedes is weighing up the possibility of poaching Fernando Alonso from McLaren to replace Nico Rosberg next season
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Gossip: Nico Rosberg seat vacancy, Jenson Button, Valentino Rossi, Pascal Wehrleinhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38219470
Mercedes should turn to Jenson Button, Pascal Wehrlein insists he is ready for the top drive, Rosberg will be bored, plus more.
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Analysis: Which way are Mercedes F1 bosses leaning in search for Rosberg replacement driver?https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2016...ing-in-search-for-rosberg-replacement-driver/
All anyone can talk about in F1 at the moment is the vacant Mercedes seat. It is such an unusual situation for a top seat to suddenly be open in December; it’s been a year of unpredictable events in politics, sport and other areas, this is yet another intrigue to add to the list. At […]
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FIA publishes F1 2017 entry listhttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/fia-publishes-f1-2017-entry-list-857403/
Although teams lodged their entries for next year several weeks ago, Mercedes has already altered its details with Nico Rosberg being absent following the decision he made last week to retire. The other seats up for grabs are the second seat at Sauber alongside Marcus Ericsson, and both cockpits at Manor. Teams have until the eve of the season-opener ... Keep reading
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Ferrari must fill "significant hole" in aero developmenthttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-must-fill-significant-hole-in-aero-development-857469/
The Maranello-based outfit went into 2016 determined to fight for the title and win races from the off, but a mixture of strategy calls, poor reliability and lack of update progress hurt its chances against Mercedes. In the end, as Red Bull hit peak form towards the end of the campaign, Ferrari even slipped to third place in the constructors' championship, exactly 70 points behind its ... Keep rea
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Fascinating F1 Factshttps://joesaward.wordpress.com/2016/12/08/fascinating-f1-facts/
To keep us all amused in the wintry days ahead, I have decided that I will start every day (apart from the Christmas week off) with a Fascinating F1 Fact (FFF), which will give readers some extraordinary insights into the rich history of the sport. I have already tweeted the fact that “in 1952 Richard Kuchen built a V8 for the AFM team. In German “kuchen” means cake – so we have had a Cake F1 eng
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Fascinating F1 Fact: 2https://joesaward.wordpress.com/2016/12/09/fascinating-f1-fact-2/
The Coventry Climax Formula 1 engine was based on a fire-pump, designed in 1950, in response to a British Government call for engineering firms to create a new generation fire-fighting device that could pump 350 gallons of water a minute at 100 psi and at the same time be carried easily by two men. The pump was designed by Walter Hassan and Harry Mundy, both of whom had worked in the automobile i
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MTEK To Run BMW WEC Program; Schnitzer Returns to GT Racinghttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/mtek-to-run-bmw-wec-program-schnitzer-returns-to-gt-racing/
Photo: BMW DTM squad MTEK is set to run BMW’s new FIA World Endurance Championship GTE-Pro program, with longtime partner Schnitzer returning to GT racing next year, as part of a reorganization in BMW’s motorsports operations. The German manufacturer confirmed Tuesday that both MTEK and Schnitzer will not field DTM entries next year, and instead focused on new fronts. Schnitzer will undertake a y
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Other Racing News


Changes to the BMW Motorsport program in 2017http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/12/07/changes-bmw-motorsport-program-2017/
Four BMW teams, RMG, RBM, MTEK and Schnitzer will continue to compete in 2017, but with some new areas of operation. The BMW customer racing program will continue as in 2016, working closely together with the Schubert Motorsport and ROWE Racing teams. BMW Team RMG and BMW Team RBM will continue to battle for points and wins in the DTM. Both teams have been competing in this series since the brand
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Kick-start Your Career In Circuit Racinghttp://bikeindia.in/kick-start-your-career-in-circuit-racing/
Kick-start Your Career In Circuit Racing There have been innumerable e-mails and queries over the past few years: how do I take up racing as a career? No doubt, there is an increasing curiosity in the minds of the youngsters as to where to start and how to pursue a career in motorcycle racing. Unfortunately, in our country very little importance is given to the sport of motorcycle racing and know
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Tuesday Reader: 13 December 2016 Page 1


FWIW: This issue includes a few tweaks to the post layout.


Riding and Gear have been added as subheadings to the MC News area to organize this segment for readers. The Racing Sheet follows MC News. The goal is to improve content flow, for readers, from MC News to the cage world.


I hope you enjoy this post.


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Beemer


BMW Motorrad becomes the first motorcycle brand on partslink24. Fast, convenient original parts service for independent workshops around the clock.
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 52min
BMW Motorrad is the first ever motorcycle manufacturer to join multi-brand online ordering portal partslink24. partslink24 allows independent workshops to purchase original BMW Motorrad parts and accessories directly



Bmw Motorrad Christmas Gift Guide
Bmw Motorrad Uk. / by BMW Motorrad UK / 23h
The holiday season is always a stressful time of the year, everyone hurrying to avoid a last-minute shopping dash. Don’t fear if you’re struggling to find something for the BMW Motorrad lover in your life




Alex Barros makes successful racing comeback with a win and a podium finish on the BMW S 1000 RR in the SuperBike Series Brasil.
Former MotoGP star Alex Barros is victorious with his BMW Motorrad Alex Barros Racing Team RR at the BRSBK season finale in São Paulo – Podium finishes also for Danilo Lewis and Diego Pierluigi – Colin Butler races to the podium at the season finale in Malaysia.
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Another ‘Sparkling’ victory for BMW Motorrad
BMW Motorrad’s VISION NEXT 100 motorcycle has won the prestigious Spark Design Award, the highest award in the established international annual competition that encourages and honours designs that contribute to making the world a better place. In addition, the BMW VISION NEXT 100 vehicle was the proud recipient of a Gold award, while the BMW 2002 Hommage and the R nineT Scrambler both received ..


Designs for life with the G 310 R
When a group of students of the European Institute of Design (IED) in Milan presented their final degree projects on the BMW G 310 R, we were given a glimpse into what city-dwelling Millennials truly want from a motorcycle… ...
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Great things come in small packages.
The BMW Motorrad custom scene knows no boundaries. Here’s an American-style Tracker created in Japan using a German-developed BMW G 310 R that was produced in India. It truly is a global world we live in… ...
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G 310 R – when Germany met Japan…
With the imminent arrival of the G 310 R, BMW Motorrad has been preparing its worldwide markets, from Milan to Japan, for this new sporty lightweight roadster. Students at the European Institute of Design (IED) in Italy have already studied the eye-catching sub-500cc BMW as part of their final degree projects, while over in Tokyo, a special female riders’ workshop has produced equally interesting
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Canadian Jordan Szoke wins the 2016 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy
In 2016 127 BMW racers from 25 different nations registered for the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy – The most successful participants of the 2016 running of this unique worldwide competition were given their awards at the BMW Motorrad Motorsport Season Finale in the BMW Museum. ...
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The storm has arrived – but so have the riders…
The wait is over for comic book fans and BMW Motorrad enthusiasts, as the new Riders in the Storm graphic novel is now available to purchase worldwide, in English and German language versions. Here’s a sneak preview of what you can expect to find in the unique limited-edition collectable. ...
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Bimmer


The BMW X1 wins Car and Driver’s 2017 10Best Truck and SUVs in the Subcompact Luxury SUV category. The BMW M2 and the BMW M240i win 10Best in the compact-sport sedan genre.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 6, 2016… The BMW X1 receives Car and Driver’s first-ever 10Best Truck and SUV for 2017 in the Subcompact Luxury SUV category. The BMW M2 and the BMW M240i make the annual Car and Driver’s 10Best list of the best automobiles for sale in the U.S..
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The inimitable BMW M2 earns AJAC’s Premium Sports Performance Car award.
Canadian automobile journalists laud the newest member of the BMW M family.
1 BMW Group PressClub Canada






BMW Group News


BMW Group sales achieve record November
Worldwide 209,743 vehicles delivered, up 6.2% +++ Year-to-date sales increase 5.8%: 2,152,393 vehicles sold +++ BMW year-to-date deliveries up 5.6% to 1,824,490 +++ MINI sales climb 7.4% in first eleven months: 324,417 delivered +++ 55,000 electrified BMWs sold in year-to-date +++
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FWIW What is the motorcycle disconnect between North America and the rest of the world. Ignore the size of your CC, age, and use. Manufacturers around the world are reporting increased two wheeled sales. People on other continents are finding two wheels a viable part of their transportation choice. What is up with North America?


Just wondering...never mindhttps://youtu.be/V3FnpaWQJO0




Strong line-up across all disciplines: BMW reorganises areas of operation for teams.
BMW Motorsport is changing the way its teams are set up for the 2017 season, to match both the strategic reorganisation of its involvement and the individual requirements of each race series.
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BMW Group and the Albanese Organization Launch ReachNow at the Solaire
NEW YORK (December 8, 2016) – Public officials, environmental advocates, local residents and automotive enthusiasts gathered today at the Solaire in Battery Park City for the launch of ReachNow, the BMW Group’s premium cars-sharing service. T
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BMW: Active Cruise Control
Published on Dec 12, 2016
Driving on busy highways and freeways is more relaxing with Active Cruise Control. It maintains the desired speed when possible, while also keeping a pre-defined distance to any vehicles in the lane ahead.


Still have questions?


Call our BMW Genius Hotline at 1.844.4GENIUS (443-6487)
Available Monday through Thursday 9:00am-9:00pm (EST),
Friday 9:00am-6:00pm (EST), and Saturday 10:00am-7:00pm (EST)
For portable assistance available anytime, anywhere download the BMW Genius App at http://bmwgeniusapp.com






Rolls Royce Motorcar


Rolls-Royce Unveils New Work By Yang Fudong For The Art Programme
2Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 1d

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars unveils new work by Chinese artist Yang Fudong as part of its Art Programme. The artist created a new video work which was launched at the Shanghai Center of Photography (SCôP), Shanghai


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The House Of Rolls-Royce Premieres The First In A Series Of Fascinating Films – ‘The Spirit Of Ecstasy’
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 51min
The House of Rolls-Royce premieres the first in a series of fascinating short films today, telling how it became the world’s leading and most respected luxury house.




ROUNDEL RACING NEWS




BMW Motorsport stars celebrate end of 2016 season – Awards for successful drivers and teams.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 15h
BMW Motorsport celebrated the end of the racing year with a varied and entertaining programme at its annual Season Review on Friday. Some of the year’s key protagonists assembled at the new home of BMW Group Classic




Canadian Jordan Szoke wins the 2016 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy – BMW Motorrad Motorsport community meets at the Season Finale in Munich.
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
In 2016 127 BMW racers from 25 different nations registered for the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy – The most successful participants of the 2016 running of this unique worldwide competition are given their awards at the BMW Motorrad




Racing for wins and titles around the world: an overview of the 2017 BMW Motorsport programme.
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 15h
BMW Motorsport used the traditional Season Review event in Munich (DE) to announce significant information about the 2017 driver set-up and present details of the individual programmes for various racing disciplines.




First place in the BMW Sports Trophy Drivers’ Competition goes to Michael Schrey – Pixum Team Adrenalin Motorsport defends Team title.
BMW Group PressClub Global / 15h
The season’s most successful privateer BMW drivers and teams were honoured at the traditional BMW Motorsport Season Review at the premises of BMW Group Classic in Munich (DE) on Friday. Of the 332 drivers who registered,




url=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/index.html?content=http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6231]The Storm Is Coming – But So Are The Heroes…[/url]
BMW Motorrad News / 5h
The wait is nearly over for comic book fans and BMW Motorrad enthusiasts, as the new Riders in the Storm graphic novel will soon be available to purchase worldwide, in English and German language versions.




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Recalls




KTM issued a recall on the SUPER ADVENTURE, 1190 ADVENTURE, and 1190 ADVENTURE R models
Transport Canada / 44min
On certain motorcycles, an electrical connection can be created via the brake line between the anti-lock brake (ABS) modulator and vehicle ground. If the wiring harness is frayed and contacts the ABS modulator,

UPDATE:
KTM has expanded this recall to the US
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V854000
Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5,812


DUCATI issued a recall on the SCRAMBLER model
Transport Canada / 57min
On certain motorcycles, the threads of the side stand pivot bolt may be too short to engage in the locking nut, potentially allowing the side stand pivot to become loose. As a result, the side stand sensor switch




YAMAHA issued a recall on the SMAX model
On certain motorcycles, an incorrect speed sensor cable clamp may allow the clamp to move from its original position when turning/steering. If this happens, the speed sensor cable (lead wire) may bend and break,...
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Bmw ( 16v832000 )
Dated: NOV 15, 2016 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2011 BMW 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and 550xi vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, through August 31, 2011. The affected vehicles m...
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Search for Recalls Here


US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/


On the BMW MOA Forum > The Garage > Links and References > Listing of Recall Notices
 
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Motorrad- On the Street and Track


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS


Triumph Thruxton R vs BMW R nineT
Image: Top five bike rivalries of 2016




BMW R 1200 GS Classic Motorcycle 2017
Furiously embarked on the conquest of markets in Europe, BMW still grows a bit more on the side its values. So, the R 1200 GS family receives in new ways that are likely to flood its sector.
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Given a 90.00 Price Target at Jefferies Group
The brokerage presently has a "buy" rating on the stock. BMW has been the topic of several other research reports.
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BMW G 310 GS: Is it an adventure motorcycle?
Could the G 310 GS replace its big brother as the best selling BMW? Will it live up to the R 1200 GS's reputation?
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BMW G 310 R first ride review
BMW's newest and smallest motorcycle, the G 310 R, is part of its plans to sell 200,000 motorcycles worldwide by 2020. We take it for a short test ride.
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BMW F 800 R Euro 4 Electric Bike 2017
Bikes Doctor / by Rana Israr / 22h
Within them AEE naked that any seek that the biker sea UN pilot of competition power in the BMW F800R has alleged to all THESE Jahr safe value for BMW. For 2017 quietly renewed




2017 BMW G310R First Ride Review
2017 BMW G310R Editor Score: 88.0% Engine 18.0/20 Suspension/Handling 13.0/15 Transmission/Clutch 8.5/10 Brakes 9.0/10 Instruments/Controls 5.0/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 9.0/10 Appearance/Quality 8.5/10 Desirability 8.0/10 Value 9.0/10 Overall Score 88/100 If you’re wondering how important the small-displacement segment is to BMW
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BMW G 310 GS 2017 German Roadster
Why not rejected a trial version of the small G 310 R roadster? Yes, Of course, thinking is not as simplistic by manufacturer, the truth is that we have used here the BMW G 310 GS, with actual melodies F 800 GS. Designed in Germany, produced in India in Bangalore plant, if G 310 R roadster is first intended in other markets like ours, however, has allowed us to enjoy here in Europe. Tested recent
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS


Motorcycle of the Year: 2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin
Some years it’s difficult to name a Motorcycle of the Year, but 2016 was not one of them. While many new and redesigned models hit the streets, none garnered more attention than the one we named MOTY 2016. With the return of the Africa Twin, Honda reshuffles the travel enduro market and sets a new […]
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Is a Kawasaki electric motorcycle coming soon?
Patent drawings floating around the Internet purport to show a Kawasaki electric bike. But are the drawings for real?
10 Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff /




Royal Enfield is readying its 750cc
Top Speed / by Sagar Patil / 1d
When Eicher took over affairs of Royal Enfield into their strides, they basically revived the dying fire of the cult motorcycle manufacturer.




KTM RC16 Will Come as a 2018 Model
We knew from the outset of KTM’s MotoGP project with the RC16 race bike that the “Ready to Race” brand would also release the KTM RC16 as a track-only model for customers, which would cost six-figures in European currency. Talking to Germany’s Speedweek publication, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer has tipped […] The post KTM RC16 Will Come as a 2018 Model appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
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Suzuki Hops on the Scrambler Wagon
Bikes Suzuki announces SV650 Scrambler in France Suzuki hops on the Scrambler wagon with their new SV650 Scrambler…
2 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales /




Harley-Davidson Inc. (HOG) Downgraded by Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, "Harley-Davidson has significantly outperformed the Zacks-categorized 'Auto Manufacturers-Domestic' industry so far this year, due to its strong brand value and major share in the U.S. motorcycle market. Consistent capital deployment and expanding product portfolio are other positives.
5 Motorcycle News /


Why Harley-Davidson Can't Afford to Lose This Customer to Polaris -- The Motley Fool
Changing industry demographics and more competition could spell trouble for the big-bike maker.


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Polaris® Slingshot® SLR Joins Vehicle Lineup for ROC 2017
Business Wire Automotive / 20h
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2017 Polaris Slingshot® SLR will be put into action when some of the world’s greatest drivers assemble for the Race Of Champions (ROC) on Jan. 21 – 22, 2017 inside Marlins Park, in Miami, Fla.






MC NEWS


Quail Motorcycle Gathering Scheduled for May 2017 (VIDEO)
The Quail Motorcycle Gathering brings together hundreds of rare motorcycles. (Photo by Steve Burton) Peninsula Signature Events has announced May 6, 2017, as the date of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, presented by GEICO Motorcycle. The 9th annual event at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, California, will feature hundreds of rare, immaculate vintage and modern motorcycles along with leading mot
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Fast Motorcycle Industry News
Harley-Davidson York Plant Is Hiring 400 Seasonal Workers. Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations is hiring approximately 400 seasonal workers for its upcoming surge period. Surge enables Harley-Davidson to increase its manufacturing capacity to produce more bikes in... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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Spy Shots: Caught out! KTM’s 2018 Enduro 800 spied testing on the road
Spy Shots: Caught out! KTM’s 2018 Enduro 800 spied testing on the road. These are the first pictures of the upcoming 800cc Enduro bike from KTM. The bike is scheduled to appear later on in 2017, there’s debate as to when the bike is actually going to go on sale but it is definite that this machine will be a major part of the 2018 model range. Our spy snapper caught the bike during consumption tes
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Craiglist changed. Buyers won’t.
It was bound to happen. Not only did Craigslist announce that they will be charging $5/ad for motorcycles, but as of December 1, 2016, they will be charging $5 ad for snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs as well. As a Powersports dealer, you are disappointed, maybe even angry that Craigslist decided to start charging $5/ad. There ...
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Should motorcycles be tax exempt?
Motorcycles are one of the solutions to traffic congestion, air pollution, overburdened infrastructure and lack of parking space, yet, not only are there few tax incentives, we face more taxes. London’s congestion tax exemption was a shining example of how motorcycles and scooters are the answer and should be tax exempt.
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8 Motorcycles For Kids Age Two to Fourteen
4Motorcycle News / 4h
If you're looking to thrill the socks of your kid and get him or her started in motorcycling, you're in luck, because these days there are loads of kids-size bikes available.


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What were the best bikes of 2016?
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Engine: 471cc liquid-cooled dohc 8-valve fuel-injected parallel-twin; 35kW at 8500rpm; 43Nm at 7000rpm. Transmission: Six-speed sequential gearbox, chain final drive.




FAMILIAR OBJECTS: Motorcycle Springs
Blogs Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and much more.
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RIDING


Are you really a competent rider?
Unlike car drivers, most riders seem to want to learn to be a competent rider and improve their skills so they are safer, quicker and can enjoy their chosen recreation more. However, not every rider learns the same way. I have been to numerous road and off-road car and motorcycle training sessions in my couple of decades as a motoring journalist. T
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How to ride a motorcycle: The 1972 way!
This vintage Motorcycle Driving Tactics movie is the perfect, retro motorcycling guide. It’s worth noting that this is supposed to be a slightly scaremongering, worthy safety training film. You can tell this from the solemn opening. “There is a sound and a fury in the everyday routine of getting from one place to someplace else. […]
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I Learned To Ride A Motorcycle And Dammit All I Want Is A Dirt Bike Now
I don’t know what I feared more: that it would be too hard and I would **** up, or that I would be too easy and I’d never want to stop. Unfortunately, for my safety and well-being, it was the latter. Read more...
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Dangers of organised group motorcycle rides
Group riding with competent riders and good friends can be great fun, but riding in an unfamiliar pack can be fraught with danger as I recently discovered. I am often asked to go on shop rides, charity events and club rides, but I turn down invitations if I fear there are too many “racers” or novices attending or the organisers aren’t very organised. The problems are that there can be a mix of di
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Ask the doc: How to avoid becoming a meat popsicle
Plan to ride right through the cold winter weather? Here's how your body plans to react to that.
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Rizoma Accessory line for BMW Scrambler 2017




Top 3 Motorcycle Gloves of 2016
Parts and gear 2016 Cruiser Editors' Choice Cruiser Editors pick their favorite motorcycle gloves of 2016…
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New Women's Textile Motorcycle Riding Jackets
Gear MC Picks 10 new riding jackets cut to fit the female form. Because why should women have to settle for wearing gear made for men?
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Ask MO Anything: Can I Make My Own Heated Clothing?
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 1h
Dear MO by, I need to make or acquire some heated gear. I notice that my chest is what gets cold first, toes next, so I’m looking into a heated vest. I’ve read that they don’t last very long… that is, the heaters don’t.




Isle of Man TT 2017 Promo Trailer
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Sponsorship Opportunity: Motorcycle-stuff.com
3Roadracingworld.com / 2h
Online motorcycle retailer Motorcycle-Stuff.com is now accepting racer support resumes and proposals for the 2017 season. The program is open to Professional, Expert and Novice/Amateur riders and teams in road racing and




Dakar 2017 preview: CS Santosh on tackling the difficulties that the dunes pose
Thus speaks CS Santosh, when he's talking about off-road motorcycle sport, particularly the Dakar Rally. And as far as struggles go, the Indian rally-raid rider has endured a fair number of those within the sport he feels so passionately about.




World Superbike stars have their say on grid changes
Some of the World Superbikes stars have given their opinion on the race two grid shake-up which was announced earlier this week that has been given a mixed reception.


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American Motorcyclist Association Partners with WERA
2Cycle World / by The Wire / 11h
News All 2017 WERA Roadracing Events to be Co-Sanctioned with the AMA American Motorcyclist Association partners with WERA Motorcycle Roadracing…




No Change In Superbike Gridding Procedure For MotoAmerica In 2017
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Gridding For Both Races Still Based On Qualifying COSTA MESA, CA – December 9, 2016 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – – MotoAmerica will continue to use its current qualifying procedure to grid riders in 2017, but the AMA/FIM North




Canada's EMRA Announces Its 2017 Race Schedule
3Roadracingworld.com / 1h
Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association announces 2017 race season schedule. The EMRA is western Canada’s largest and most competitive motorcycle road racing club. T...




MotoGP designers explore wing ban limits
MotoGP designers explore wing ban limits. It's no secret that in the wake of the wing ban, MotoGPmanufacturers are trying to discover exactly what they can and can't get away with in 2017.




MotoGP axes intermediate tyres for 2017
On its return as the championship's official tyre supplier, Michelin introduced an intermediate tyre for use in mixed conditions, when either a slick or full wet tyre would have been unsuitable. However, riders frequently commented that the intermediate rubber's ideal operating window was too narrow to use in flag-to-flag races, meaning it was very rarely used. As such, Michelin has ... Keep readi
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F1's major car changes for 2017


Tech analysis: The challenges facing F1 teams in 2017
1KMotorsport.com / 4h
Decreasing laptimes by five seconds has been the overarching goal of this regulation change, which has resulted in Pirelli supplying wider tyres and numerous changes made to the car's aerodynamic surfaces to achieve it.




Liberty shareholders to vote on F1 purchase plan
100+Motorsport.com / 22h
The American media company has a 19.1 percent stake in the F1 company and, providing it gets clearance from anti-trust authorities, then it intends to take a controlling interest next year and rename itself the Formula One Group




Mercedes F1 tech chief Lowe set for shock Williams switch
1KMotorsport.com / 8h
On the back of three consecutive Formula 1 world championship titles, Lowe’s future at Mercedes had been the subject of speculation for months after it emerged his contract was due to run out at the end of the year.


Mercedes want Williams' Valtteri Bottas as Lewis Hamilton's team-mate[/b]
Williams' Valtteri Bottas is Mercedes' first choice to replace Nico Rosberg as Lewis Hamilton's team-mate, BBC Sport has learned.
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Analysis: Why All roads lead to Williams F1
Imagine you are in charge of the Williams F1 team. You are closely aligned with Mercedes through an engine partnership that has revitalised your team, but also because Mercedes motorsport chief Toto Wolff is an ex-shareholder and mentor to Claire Williams. With the retirement of veteran Felipe Massa your lead driver going forward is Valtteri […]
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[Mercedes’ bid for Bottas ‘turned down by Williams’ | F1 Fanatic Round-up
In the round-up: Mercedes' Bottas bid 'rejected by Williams' • Perez concerned over 2017 spectacle • Rosberg wants to be "action hero"
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Williams refuse to comment on Bottas Mercedes speculationhttp://www.sportal.co.nz/motorsport...rcedes-speculation/1055bhwik6xy314qar1vum6drb
Valtteri Bottas appears the favourite to replace Nico Rosberg at Mercedes, but Williams are keeping quiet on talk of a rejected approach.




Analysis: Does Byrne’s involvement point to radical 2017 Ferrari?
Motorsport.com / 30min
The 72-year-old – who was chief designer during the dominant Michael Schumacher era – is now dividing his time between Ferrari and Thailand, where he has devoted himself to his passion of underwater fishing.




Interview with Kyle Wilson Clarke - Engineer No.2 Porsche
Mark Webber's final race in his illustrious career was the 6 Hours of Bahrain, and we know now that his place in the No.2 Porsche 919 Hybrid will be taken in 2017 by New Zealander Earl Bamber. 1 FIA WEC News /




Briatore rules out Mercedes switch for Alonso
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff fuelled talk about the possibility of an Alonso move when he made it clear the two-time F1 champion was being 'considered' as a replacement for Nico Rosberg. But Briatore, who has been a part of Alonso's management team since he came into F1, has insisted that his current contract with McLaren will be respected.
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Isle of Man TT - FEEL THE NOISE!
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FIM General Assembly Meets In Berlin
Roadracingworld.com / 9min
The 2016 FIM General Assembly took place on Saturday 26 November 2016 in the vibrant metropolis of Berlin. The FIM received a warm welcome from Berlin State Secretary Bernd Krömer, speaking on behalf of the City Authorities,...




BMW Names 2018 GTE Development Drivers
Photo: BMW Ex-DTM drivers Martin Tomczyk and Antonio Felix da Costa, as well as GT racing ace Alexander Sims will head up development of BMW’s new GTE car, which will debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship in 2018. BMW confirmed the three drivers for the testing and development duties, which will be run by the MTEK operation, at last weekend’s en
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Round 1 Long Beach Highlights: Road to Vegas Challenge, Organised By Cloud Sport!
1FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E Championship / 2h
It's the first round of the Road to Vegas Challenge, Organised By Cloud Sport. We show you all of the highlights from the first stage at Long Beach. Subscribe For More Formula E: https://goo.gl/med6hM Race Tickets:




Formula E cars don't need to be any faster, says BMW
Formula E cars don't need to be any faster, says BMW Motorsport.com, Edition: Global BMW motorsport director Jens Marquardt believes that Formula E doesn't need to worry about making its cars faster in the future, saying instead the all-electric series should focus on growth in the virtual sector. The Bavarian marque has become ...
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Mercedes-Benz Poised to Topple BMW as World's Luxury-Car Kinghttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...ised-to-topple-bmw-as-world-s-luxury-car-king
Mercedes-Benz has built an all-but insurmountable lead over rival BMW in the race for the title of the world's biggest luxury-car brand, and that sales momentum looks set to continue through at least 201




The Hottest New Building Amenity? A BMW Car Sharing Programhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/troymcm...w-building-amenity-a-bmw-car-sharing-program/
The Albanese Organization is offering new tenants ReachNow, BMW's electric vehicle car-sharing program. The new service is available at the Solaire, an apartment complex in Lower Manhattan's Battery Park City neighborhood.




BMW Supercar Not Possible for Lack of Time to Develop
8Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 21h
A lot has been said about the potential the M division has to develop a proper supercar. With recent developments, such as the launch of an M Performance 7 Series – even though not a full-on M7 – spurring fans along




BMW says electrification and autonomy won’t affect the Ultimate Driving Machine
Right now, BMW is one of the leading auto manufacturers for electric vehicles . However, this is simply by default, as not many other automakers have electric vehicles. BMW just recently reached its 100,000 sales mark for electric vehicles, which isn’t that many in three years. Admirable, yes, but not all that impressive given the success of cars like the Tesla Model S . But BMW plans on selling
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Will BMW ever jump on the off-road wagon train?
Audi, unfortunately, started it all with the Audi Allroad about a decade ago. The idea is to take a standard wagon, add some weird plastic body cladding, jack the ride height up a couple of inches and give it a pseudo off-road name and voila — off-road wagon. The Audi Allroad was really the first and it was basically a slightly taller Audi A6 Avant with plastic body panels to make it look rugged
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BMW 3 Series vs Alfa Romeo Giulia vs Jaguar XE
This is probably the BMW 3 Series ‘ toughest challenge yet. I’m not sure the 3 Series has ever faced such stiff competition in one test before, as there have never been as many great cars in the segment before. Now, the 3er has to go up against the new Jaguar XE and the even newer Alfa Romeo Giulia , two rear-wheel drive sport sedans with enough performance, dynamics and character to give the fam
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SPIED: Rolls Royce Cullinan SUV spied following announcement
100+Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 16h
Rolls Royce recently announced that its future SUV, currently dubbed “ Project Cullinan “, will be shaped like a traditional SUV. The famed British luxury car maker sent out a letter to its shareholders, as companies do


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McLaren MSO Carbon Series LT: exclusive pics of special-edition 675LT
300+Autocar RSS Feed / 22h
This limited-run version of the 675LT gets 40% more carbonfibre parts than standard model; just 25 examples will be built New exclusive images of the McLaren 675LT MSO Carbon Series LT have revealed the McLaren Special




Updated Elemental RP1 road car now makes 1000kg of downforce
5Autocar RSS Feed / 23h
Ex-McLaren Formula 1 designer worked with Elemental to produce new aerodynamic pack that more than doubles the car's downforce The Elemental RP1 now produces 1000kg of downforce thanks to new bodywork developed






BMW India launches petrol variants of BMW X3 and BMW X5 at INR 54.90 lakh and INR 73.50 lakh
BMW has launched petrol variants of its popular BMW X3 and X5 SUVs with a price tag of INR 54.90 lakh and INR 73.50 lakh respectively which will help the carmaker to cater the ... read more ...
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Tied to Europe, Britain’s Car Industry Is Vulnerable After ‘Brexit’
After becoming an efficient industry with deep links to the Continent, it must grapple with the impact of the country’s vote to leave the European Union.
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Hot Lamborghini Aventador S on the way
Lamborghini's current Aventador (pictured) will be replaced in January, and the new car will gain an Aventador S variant An invite to the launch of the next Lamborghini Aventador confirms the model’s existence – there’s an even hotter one on the way too An even hotter Lamborghini Aventador called the Aventador S is on the cards, according to recent patent applications discovered by Autocar. This
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Aston Martin DB4 GT Continuation models to be built for £1.5m each
8Autocar RSS Feed / 18h
A run of 25 DB4 GTs will be built using the blueprints of the 1959 original and a 340bhp straight-six engine A run of 25 Aston Martin DB4 GT Continuation models are being built to original specification for an estimated £1.5 million


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Morgan 3 Wheeler long-term test review: falling in love
My least comfortable journey yet has an unexpected outcome "Take the Morgan . It’s there to be enjoyed,” said editor-in-chief Steve Cropley. An hour later, I embarked on my weekend in the 3 Wheeler .
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This "Mystery Device" Can Unlock and Start Your Vehicle


Honda reveals NeuV concept ahead of CES 2017 debut
Honda describes the stars of its Consumer Electronics Show stand as a ‘co-operative mobility ecosystem’, with artificial intelligence and autonomous potential The Honda NeuV concept has been revealed ahead of its scheduled debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in January.
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Exotic Sports Cars: The Pros And Cons
Like many other car nuts, you might have a certain model of exotic supercar that you’ve been lusting over since you were a kid. Aside from its huge value as a status symbol, there’s nothing quite like pushing the speedo on an open, winding road with a couple of tons of masterful European engineering underneath you.
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How Should You Keep Your Beloved Car Safe?
When you’ve just bought a new car, the temptation is to lose your mind and absolutely go to town with this new hunk of metal, machinery and beauty. Of course, that feeling is amplified when your new car is the perfect car. Well, maybe not the perfect car for everyone, but your perfect car; the car you’ve always dreamed of owning.
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Michigan Gives Green Light To Self-Driving Cars: Your Move, Silicon Valley
4Tech Times / 1h
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed into law four bills on self-driving technology. The regulations look to re-establish the state as the center of innovations in the automotive industry, at a time when most of the focus is on Silicon Valley.




Let’s Make Morphing Cars That Double as SUVs
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What if, instead of choosing one kind of car, you could simply extend your truck or SUV at the touch of a button? The post Let's Make Morphing Cars That Double as SUVs appeared first on WIRED .




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Watch Marine Archaeologists Explore Sunken Japanese Mini-Subs Near Pearl Harbor
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, NOAA scientists will explore two Japanese mini submarines sunk by the USS Ward just prior to the attack. You can watch it live right here starting at 11:30 am ET/8:30 am PT. Read more...
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Turning a Hydropower Jetbike Into a Star Wars Speeder Bike Is Totally Brilliant
I’m not exactly sure what’s going on in this Star Wars fan film by Devin Super Tramp but I’m also pretty sure that it doesn’t really matter because it features real life versions of the speeder bike. Refashioning Jetovators, which are basically water powered motorcycles, into the style of a speeder bike basically… Read more...
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Researchers Discover Way To Transport Gasoline 30 Times Faster Across The US
6Tech Times / 56min
Gasoline may soon be transported 30 times faster than now and gas tanks could be filled in a matter of seconds, all thanks to a groundbreaking study involving alkanes, the main component in petroleum.


We Should Turn All Rifles Into Candy Dispensers
Artist Constantine Zlatev , working with Kostadin Ilov, a computer scientist at UC Berkeley, has come up with a clever way to repurpose old weapons as candy dispensers so that they only pose a risk to a perfect smile. Read more...
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‘75 Honda CB550 – Kott Motorcycles[/url
Written by Martin Hodgson . The phrase “unfinished project, 95% complete” is one you often see when trawling the internet to find an old car or bike to buy. The machine in question often looks like it’s ready to roll, comes at a bargain price and ‘how hard can that last five percent really be to finish?’ you say to yourself. Ah, the horror stories!
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‘Tall Bobeus’ BMW R1100GS – Moto Adonis
For most mere mortals the taller they are, the better life is. Tall people are statistically proven to be more likely to land jobs, attract a suitable mate and impose their will on others. But as a biker, I see things quite differently. I see a really tall person in public and I think quietly to myself, “I’m glad I’m not that tall. Riding a bike would be impossible…” Or maybe that’s just me. The
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I do enjoy watching others struggle, just a little bit anyway. It makes roadside customising, under bed bike storage and shower cubicle paint spraying seem less arduous to know I’m not the only one with obstacles in the way of progress.






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ROUNDEL RACING

Race Trophy winner Jordan Szoke: “This is a fantastic recognition.”https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...this-is-a-fantastic-recognition-”?language=en
Canadian Jordan Szoke is the winner of the 2016 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy – In an interview, he speaks about the meaning of this success, racing in Canada and his plans for 2017.
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Dakar rally 2017 to be the toughest ever. Have you booked your tickets?http://economictimes.indiatimes.com...-booked-your-tickets/articleshow/55978980.cms
Dakar rally 2017 to be the toughest. The 2017 Dakar Rally will be the 'toughest' yet, Bolivian Culture and Tourism Minister Marko Machicao has said.
Economic Times


Yamaha Squad Set to Take On Dakar Rallyhttp://www.cycleworld.com/yamaha-set-to-take-on-dakar-rally?dom=rss-default&src=syn
News 2017 Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Announced Yamalube Yamaha Official Rally Team Ready To Take On Dakar Rally 2017…
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"DAKAR RALLY 2016" Video Added to Dakar Rally Sitehttp://world.honda.com/Rally/Dakar/2017/roadtodakar/DakarRally2016/?from=r
Honda has added to its Dakar Rally site "DAKAR RALLY 2016," a video reviewing Honda's participation and achievements in the 2016 Dakar Rally.
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Paris-Dakar classic restored and returned to the duneshttp://newatlas.com/nissan-patrol-limon-fanta-restoration/46924/
The Paris-Dakar Rally is one of the toughest tests in motorsport, pitting competitors against blazing heat and shifting sand dunes. Simply reaching the finish is an impressive feat and cars that have completed the gruelling race are treated with a certain reverence. At Nissan, that reverence has led to a full rebuild of the Patrol Fanta Limon, which won diesel class at the 1976 Paris-Dakar. .. Co
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Six SA racers to watch at Dakar Rally | IOLhttp://www.iol.co.za/motoring/motorsport/six-sa-racers-to-watch-at-dakar-rally-7186143
When the 2017 edition of the Dakar Rally sets off from the Paraguayan capital city Asuncion on January 2, South African race fans will have eyes pinned on local ...




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WorldSBK Action returns to Laguna Seca for 2017http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/WorldSBK+Action+returns+to+Laguna+Seca+for+2017
Tickets are now available to see WorldSBK in the California sunshine!
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World Superbike Leaders Explain Decision Behind Change To Gridding Procedure For 2017http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=af9af11e-4913-4b2c-aafa-58cc97dbddcb
On December 5, the FIM Superbike Commission announced radical changes to how the grid for the second race on each World Superbike weekend will be formed in 2017. For Race One, the grid will be formed based upon the results from the Superpole...
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Schacht Racing returns to WorldSBK paddock with EUropean Superstockhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...WorldSBK+Paddock+with+European+Superstock+100


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MotoGP: “When is a wing not a wing?”http://www.motofire.com/2016/12/sport/motogp-wing-not-wing/
When it’s being submitted for scrutiny by the MotoGP Technical Director, that’s when. After the 2016 season ended, the testing for 2017 immediately begun. But despite the aerodynamic ‘winglets’ being banned for the upcoming year – with everything from safety concerns through to tyre wear being cited as the reason – the manufacturers returned to testing […]
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Sky Racing Team VR46 unveil livery on X Factor in Italyhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2016/...r46-unveil-livery-on-x-factor-in-italy/217546
news RSS on motogp.com / 31min
New colours and sponsors for Valentino Rossi's Moto3™ and Moto2™ projects - and the arrival of Oakley


MotoGP: bigger than Formula 1?http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motogp/motogp-bigger-formula-1
You know the world is changing when the world's most eminent Formula 1 journalist argues in the world's most eminent motor racing magazine that F1 needs to learn something from MotoGP. In the current edition of this website's print magazine, Nigel ..


MotoGP / MotoGP can't replicate F1 reserve systemhttps://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/127492/motogp-cant-replicate-f1-reserve-system
There is no easy way for MotoGP to replicate Formula 1's reserve-driver model to cover injured riders, team bosses concede.



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Team Hammer Re-Signs Valentin Debise To Race Suzuki In 2017 ...http://www.roadracingworld.com/news...i-In-2017-MotoAmerica-Supersport-Championship
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BMW aiming to have own powertrain for 2018-19https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2016/12/bmw-aiming-powertrain-2018-19/
...to have own powertrain for 2018-19 The Checkered Flag BMW are aiming to run their own powertrain in Formula E by season five according to their Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt. The German car maker has been working with Andretti on their Formula E entry for the last year, but only formally announced ... and more »
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Formula E Races Accelerate Transition to Fossil-free Mobilityhttp://www.finews.com/news/english-news/advertorial/25540-lgt-formula-e-ursula-finsterwald-un
finews.com Formula E Races Accelerate Transition to Fossil-free Mobility finews.com Electromobility as such, and more specifically the Formula E racing series, have also as yet not been able to resolve the issue of pollution created during the production of raw materials. I am nevertheless enthusiastic about the Formula E , because it ... and more »
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Access All Areas: Setup Of A Pit Garage
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Formula E: Street Racers (Episode 07)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_T_08c3AFs
FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E Championship / 6h
Welcome to Street Racers, the Formula E magazine show presented by Sian Welby. This week we meet a man on a mission for a Faraday future, an insight into DS Virgin Racing's quick rebuild and going through the gears to make


City approves $17M contract for Formula E barriershttp://montreal.ctvnews.ca/city-approves-17m-contract-for-formula-e-barriers-1.3204180
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CTV News City approves $17M contract for Formula E barriers CTV News The City of Montreal broke out its chequebook Wednesday, approving two contracts worth $17 million to bring Formula E to downtown streets this summer.

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FWIW

Overtime in the Mercedes AMG Petronas silly season continues to add name an permutations for other teams. IIRC in the last post the rumors had Alonso as a favorite, but no more. Semi-retired teammate, Button has been suggested as an interim driver that would allow the constructor champions to find a number two for 2018. Those rumors have faded too.

The latest gossip grid puts Williams driver Valtteri Botas in the vacant Rosberg seat, with Williams reported open to the idea. Money from Mercedes would ease Williams’ pain of losing a growing talent and ease their balance sheet woes. Massa apparently has caught Shumacheritis after retiring and wants to return to F1. This would allow them to quickly fill Botas’ seat with someone they know and a fan (perhaps more importantly, a sponsor favorite) favorite

For their part, Mercedes AMG Petronas has announced it won’t announce Hamilton’s teammate until 2017.


The best F1 action pictures of 2016 | 2016 F1 season reviewhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2016/12/14/2016-f1-season-in-pictures-action/
Amazing passes and dramatic crashes: here are 190 of the best action photographs from all 21 races of the 2016 F1 season.
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Analysis: Manor faces tough mission to make the grid in 2017 F1 seasonhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2016...h-mission-to-make-the-grid-in-2017-f1-season/
Manor is facing an uphill struggle to get on the grid in 2017 after missing out on prizemoney as a result of losing tenth place in the 2016 constructors’ championship to Sauber. The British team, which was saved from closure by energy businessman Stephen Fitzpatrick at the start of the 2015 season, held a one […]
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Ross Brawn: early starters on 2017 can “shape arguments” over new F1 ruleshttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2016...n-2017-can-shape-arguments-over-new-f1-rules/
34James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 3h
Ross Brawn says that the teams that made the earliest start on their designs for the 2017 Formula 1 season will have an additional advantage because they can shape the direction of arguments over the interpretations of the new rules.


Alonso suggests covering wheels for safer wet races | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2016/12/14/f1-fanatic-round-up-1412-4/
In the round-up: Alonso suggests covering wheels for safer wet races • Ecclestone wants Bottas at Mercedes • Sainz raised game after Red Bull snub
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F1 engine formula needs road relevance rethink - Brawnhttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-engine-formula-needs-road-relevance-rethink-brawn-859286/
F1 introduced hybrid power units at the start of the 2014 season, amid suggestions that some engine manufacturers like Mercedes would not have continued in the sport if its technology had not been aligned with that of road cars. The sport is committed to the current engine formula until 2020, but Brawn reckons what the next generation of power units will be needs to be decided by the ... Keep read
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Fascinating F1 Fact: 3https://joesaward.wordpress.com/2016/12/11/fascinating-f1-fact-3-2/
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In the 1950s, the Maserati brothers fielded a team in opposition to Maserati, having started a rival engineering company called OSCA.


Fascinating F1 Fact:6https://joesaward.wordpress.com/2016/12/12/fascinating-f1-fact6/
The Brazilian architect Lolô Cornelsen was a fairly prolific designer of racing circuits in his day. He penned Rio de Janeiro’s Jacarepaguá, (1966), plus the tracks at Curitiba (1967), Estoril (1972) and a little-known circuit in Luanda in Angola, which opened three weeks before Estoril. The Portuguese colony on the west coast of Africa had seen its first motor races in the late 1950s. These were
17 joeblogsf1 / by Joe Saward


Fascinating F1 Fact: 8https://joesaward.wordpress.com/2016/12/14/fascinating-f1-fact-8/
Frenchmen Didier Pironi and Louis-José Dolhem both raced in Formula 1, Dolhem with Surtees in 1974 and Pironi with Tyrrell (1978–1979), Ligier (1980) and Ferrari (1981–1982). It was a little-known fact but the pair were half-brothers and cousins. Work that one out! The pair also share the unique distinction of being the only two F1 drivers who are buried in the same grave, in the village churchya
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Insight: Toro Rosso backer says F1 teams should pay more attention to cyber attackshttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2016...s-should-pay-more-attention-to-cyber-attacks/
In the latest of our occasional series of interviews with interesting players behind the scenes in Formula 1 we meet a Russian scientist, who is keeping the Toro Rosso safe from cyber attacks and who has big plans for using quantum computers to create new F1 materials. Acronis is a data support and protection business […]
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Bernie Ecclestone needs to move over and let new guy Chase Carey drag F1 into the 21st centuryhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/formula-...e-needs-move-let-new-guy-chase-carey-drag-f1/
One reason why Bernie Ecclestone feels so ideologically wedded to Donald Trump lies in their shared devotion to the 'art of the deal' - even if the US president-elect owes the intellectual copyright for that concept, as with much else, to his ghostwriter
Tlegraph.co.uk

Liberty raising $1.55bn with third-party investors for F1 purchasehttp://www.pitpass.com/58069/Liberty-raising-155bn-with-third-party-investors-for-F1-purchase
Liberty Media has revealed that it has reached an agreement with a number of third-party investors as it seeks to complete its buy-out of Formula One.
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Mercedes director of engineering, Aldo Costa, explains some of the key attributes of F1's all-new 2017 car.



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Bamber, Tandy Test 2017-Spec Porsche 919 Hybridhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bamber-tandy-test-2017-spec-porsche-919-hybrid/
Photo: Porsche Newly promoted Porsche factory drivers Earl Bamber and Nick Tandy have returned to the wheel of a Porsche 919 Hybrid, in the first pre-season test for the German manufacturer this week at Motorland Aragon. The 2015 Le Mans 24 Hours winners have been joined by Brendon Hartley and 2016 World Champion Neel Jani for the week-long test in Spain with an interim version of next year’s LMP
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Interview with WEC Race Director Eduardo Freitas (video)http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/interview-with-wec-race-director-eduardo-freitas-video-_4684.html
The FIA World Endurance Championship is run by a dedicated team of officials and one of the key people at each event is the FIA Race Director. Portugal's Eduardo Freitas has been with the FIA WEC since the first race in March 2012. He has built a strong relationship with the various...
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VIDEO: Porsche’s Message to Audi’s LMP1 Withdrawalhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/video-porsches-message-to-audis-lmp1-withdrawal/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Sportscar365 Staff / 5h
Three years after Audi welcomed Porsche to the FIA World Endurance Championship in a video, Porsche responds following Audi’s withdrawal from LMP1 competition, in a heart-felt message.


GT300 Mother Chassishttp://www.racecar-engineering.com/articles/gt300-mother-chassis/
In Super GT’s GT300 category there are three types of car, European style cars built to the FIA GT3 regulations, JAFGT300 cars which are exceptionally heavily modified production cars and a final sub grouping of cars, ‘Mother Chassis’ which have no production parts in their construction at all. This article tells the story of the Mother Chassis and the ‘MC’ cars which resulted from its introducti
22 Racecar Engineering / by Sam / 1


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Other Racing News

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Understanding the dark art of downforcehttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport/understanding-dark-art-downforce
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Taking advantage of aerodynamic downforce is a skill top racing drivers must master. We've had a go in a high-tech simulator to feel its e ffects Downforce has been increasing the performance of racing cars for more than half a century


How to buy a Formula One car | 2016 F1 seasonhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2016/12/11/how-to-buy-a-formula-one-car/
58F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 2h
Warning: This article may make you want to drop tens or hundreds of thousands of pounds on a car you can't even drive on the road.


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BIKE CANDY

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Flying Tiger Motorcycles BMW R75/5http://silodrome.com/bmw-r75-5-custom/
Flying Tiger Motorcycles BMW R75/5 The BMW R75/5 was the top of the line member of the /5 family, with the smaller-engined 50/5 and 60/5 sitting below it in the pecking order. The R75/5 could cheerfully manage 110mph, and its simple, reliable German engineering meant that it was both staggeringly reliable and very much in demand. With 50hp and 43 ft lbs of torque, the air-cooled boxer twin wasn’t
100+ Silodrome / by James McBride /


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Black Beauty: NCT’s wild custom BMW R100http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-bmw-motorcycle-nct
There’s a time for building practical, sensible bikes—and there’s a time for hanging loose. Like when you’re working on a shop bike, with no client or brief in sight. You’re looking at National Custom Tech ‘s latest in-house project—a BMW R100 RT dubbed Black Stallion #28. Like any good showpiece, it’s loaded with tasty upgrades—and a few crazy tweaks. The NCT crew of David Widmann, Kurt Kosjek a
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BMW R 100S by 46Workshttp://racingcafe.blogspot.com/2016/12/bmw-r-100s-by-46works.html
Foto: 46Works
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The tale of the 1907 Curtiss V8, the only motorcycle ever to hold the outright land speed record[/b
Trains held the land speed record until 1907 when Glen Curtiss built and rode the above V8 motorcycle to a land speed record of 136 mph. Within a decade he would become the Henry Ford of the aerospace industry, but his motorcycle record of 1907 was not bested until 1930. It was the only motorcycle to ever hold the outright land speed record, and used the first internal combustion engine to hold t
100+ New Atlas / by Mike Hanlon /



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Ktm790http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2016/12/ktm790.html
- A****h Mohan
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V35 / Ireful Motorcycleshttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2016/12/v35-ireful-motorcycles.html
- Ireful Motorcycles
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Check out this BMW F900 Scrambler Sports concept sketchhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2016/12/14/check-out-this-bmw-f900-scrambler-sports-concept-sketch/
Oberdan Bezzi designs a cool scrambler around BMW's vertical twin.
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1949 Indian-Vincent Factory Prototype Offered For 1st Time At The Bonhams January’s Las Vegas Auctionhttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2016/12/14...me-at-the-bonhams-januarys-las-vegas-auction/
In 1948 the manager of Indian Motorcycles, Ralph Rogers, and the director of Vincent HRD, Philip Vincent, agreed on a joint venture to manufacture and sell a hybridization of their machines to the American market. Two prototypes were created as a result: the better known... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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Punk Rock Boxer: K-Speed’s slammed custom Uralhttp://www.bikeexif.com/ural-custom-motorcycle
Practicality is a hot topic around here—so much so that we’ve added the word ‘fenders’ to our comment moderation watch list. But our own tastes are eclectic, and we can appreciate everything from finely tuned race machines to bobbers with wafer-thin saddles. And we love the machines that roll out of K-Speed . We’ve seen them subtly tweak modern Triumphs to perfection —and then build dark and scru
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Tuesday Reader: 20 December 2016

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Beemer

Roberto Parodi and the R nineT Scrambler
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Bimmer

The BMW Group at the NAIAS 2017 in Detroit.
BMW has chosen the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, taking place on 8 – 22 January 2017, to stage the world premiere of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the US premiere of the BMW Concept X2. Also part of the line-up at the BMW stand are the new BMW 530e iPerformance plug-in hybrid, the sporty BMW M550i xDrive, and the luxurious BMW 6 Series model range. Plus, BMW Connected
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The new BMW M550i xDrive. New BMW M Performance Automobile sets the pace in its segment.
Munich. To coincide with the premiere of the new BMW 5 Series range, BMW M GmbH is bringing out a sporty BMW M Performance version of the world’s most successful business sedan. For the time being at least, the new BMW M550i xDrive will assume the status of range-topper in the new BMW 5 Series line-up.
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New Equipment Offerings for the MY18 BMW 6 Series.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ –December 17, 2016 5:50 pm EST / 2:50 pm PST … BMW announced today, new equipment offerings to its 2018 models, available at U.S. dealers in spring 2017. The options available for the BMW 6 Series Convertible and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe bring striking exterior and interior design elements to the sporting character of these luxury-class models. The 2018 BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe an
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World premiere of the first ever BMW 530e iPerformance.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 17, 2016 5:45 pm EST / 2:45 pm PST… Today, BMW announces the latest addition to its iPerformance line-up, the first ever BMW 530e iPerformance. The BMW 530e iPerformance is a sport sedan that serves up the dynamic driving experience for which the brand is renowned, combined with the option of electric driving. The BMW 530e iPerformance offers the full breath of BMW 5
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The BMW 6 Series: luxurious elegance at its best.
New equipment options emphasise the dynamic character of the upper class models BMW 6 Series Coupé, BMW 6 Series Convertible and BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé – the figure 6 has stood for athletic driving pleasure, exclusive appeal and innovation for 40 years.
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BMW Group News

BMW presents “Visionary” – a Google Spotlight Story. As first automotive brand, BMW is using a new and innovative virtual reality technology for an unprecedented way of storytelling.
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As the first automotive brand worldwide, BMW is using Google Spotlight Stories technology for an innovative way of storytelling, creating a 360° interactive virtual reality brand experience that is broadcasted via YouTube. “Visionary”


MINI

The new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman.
Having conquered the small car category, the latest generation of the John Cooper Works model family now takes the premium compact segment by storm, too. In terms of its exterior dimensions and space, the new MINI John Cooper Works Clubman is the biggest top athlete in the history of the British brand to date. The bonus in terms of roominess, everyday practicality and long-distance suitability off
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Rolls Royce Motorcar

Rolls-Royce And Roger Daltrey Celebrate The Who’S Legacy In Support Of The Teenage Cancer Trust
Rolls-Royce is delighted to announce a series of remarkable collaborations with some of British music’s most revered names that serve to celebrate the marque’s long-standing relationship with the world of Rock & Roll. The first collaborations to be announced in this remarkable series are with The Who’s legendary frontman, Roger Daltrey.
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Recalls

POLARIS issued a recall on multiple vehicle models
On certain motorcycles, the fuel rail could shift positions and could contact other components and chafe, causing a fuel leak. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could lead to a fire causing injury...
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POLARIS issued a recall on the 800 INDY model
Certain snowmobiles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 1201 - Snowmobile Standards. The fuel tank may not meet the drop test requirements of the standard. This could...
1 Transport Canada - Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls /


BMW issued a recall on the COOPER, I3, 5 SERIES, X1, 4 SERIES, 5 DOOR, 6 SERIES, CLUBMAN, and 3 DOOR models
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Certain vehicles may have been equipped with airbag inflators that do not meet specifications.

BMW issued a recall on the DAWN model
Transport Canada / 2h
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with side airbag inflators that do not meet specifications. This could cause affected airbags to fail to deploy properly in the event of a crash, which could increase the risk...


Search for Recalls Here

US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/

On the BMW MOA Forum > The Garage > Links and References > Listing of Recall Notices

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

2017 BMW G 310 R – First Ride Review
The 2017 BMW G 310 R is the Little Bike That Could. (Photos by Jon Beck, Markus Jahn, Jörg Künstle and Kevin Wing) I’ve always enjoyed riding smaller bikes. Part of that comes from not being terribly large, but it’s also because it’s just fun to fling them around corners and through traffic, and parking lot maneuvers are a breeze. Having 160 horsepower on tap is fun too, but let’s face it—unless
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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Given a 110.00 Price Target by Deutsche Bank AG Analysts
The brokerage currently has a "buy" rating on the stock. Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the stock.
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New Rizoma Accessories For BMW R nineT Scrambler
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Press Release from Rizoma : Following the successful release of its accessory line for the BMW R nineT in 2015, Rizoma now introduces an expanded line of accessories designed specifically for the new R nineT Scrambler.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300 Pricing Announced
Combining the fuel-efficient 296cc parallel-twin from the Ninja 300 with the structure of the Versys 650, Kawasaki has created an entry-level model to the Versys family: the 2017 Versys-X 300. And pricing has just been announced: $5,399 for the standard non-ABS model, and $5,699 for ABS. Compact and responsive, with a lightweight chassis and long-travel suspension, […]
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FWIW The Versy-X300 is not a G310R nor is it a G310GS; however, it is a competitor of both. Until pricing for the G310GS is announced we won’t have a full picture.[/url][/b]


KTM 390 Adventure spotted testing
We may soon have another mini adventure bike joining the fray Spy pics have surfaced of what seems to be a small adventure bike powered by the same 373-cc single that does duty in the Duke 390 and RC 390. These shots, originally published by Cycle World, were reportedly taken outside KTM’s test facility in southern Europe, and the designers seem to have taken some inspiration from KTM’s larger En
1 Bike India / by Anosh Khumbatta /



[url=http://seekingalpha.com/article/4030884-harley-davidson-will-rally-last-longer-harley-tattoo]Harley-Davidson: Does It Still Makes Sense To Buy The Rally?

The overall motorcycle industry is expected to grow at a CAGR of +6% until 2018 to reach $120 billion . Despite its strong brand image and heritage, Harley-Davidson is facing since late 2014 a challenging environment in the US, its biggest market representing 65% of sales, for the 3 following reasons: 1) high discounting environment created by Japanese competitors such as Yamaha and Kawasaki who
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Future and Key Analysis of Motorcycle Market, 2021
Motorcycle is a kind of motor vehicle having two or three wheels. There are various types of motorcycle designed for different purposes such as long distance travel, sports including racing, commuting cruising and off road riding.
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MC NEWS

Bikes omitted from congestion study – again!
Motorcycles, scooters and lane filtering hardly rate a mention in the latest Austroads publication that investigates causes and remedies of traffic congestion. When will the authorities ever learn? Motorcycles and scooters are one of the solutions to traffic congestion and should be included in any study of causes and remedies. In the past two years, lane filtering has been introduced in the thre
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FWIW It happens all over the world.


A serial production version of the BMW Bobber concept by Roland Sands was anticipated by many. Triumph fired up their version. Now writers are giving their opinions and setting the benchmarks for BWM.

Costa rides Triumph’s Bonneville Bobber
Costa slings a leg over Triumph's cool new Bobber in Spain. It looks great, but is it all mouth and trousers?
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Re: First Ride: Does the Triumph Bobber live up to the hype?
Our early report on the launch of the new Triumph Bonneville Bobber in London generated more hits than any other article on Bike EXIF in 2016-and sparked some pretty heated debate. Up to that point, Triumph's new 'modern classics' had been getting high praise at every turn but was the Bobber a giant mistake? Could the new T120 platform really be stretched that far? How can a factory possibly buil
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Friday Wrap Up: Yamaha’S Next Tenere
YAMAHA T7 Yamaha hasn’t let the arrival of Honda’s Africa Twin go unnoticed. At the EICMA show in Milan there was a concept Tenere shown that got a lot of attention. That doesn’t mean much; the Milan show is a big tease on many levels. There are always bikes shown that never see the light of day. But apparently the T7, as it’s called, is more than a show bike. It’s a real prototype slated for a l
100+ DIrt Bike Magazine / by Ron Lawson /


Are Harley-Davidson CVO Models Worth It?
Would you pony up for one? Today lets look into the high dollar world of the CVO. For those who do not know CVO stands for Custom Vehicle Operation.
Baggers / by Jon McDevitt /


Top 10 most powerful production motorcycles of 2016
Image: Combined, they pump out over 2,200hp and there isn’t one on the list under 200hp. But what are they?
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2017 moto predictions
Stuff we think will happen in the motorcycle world in 2017. Some of it might even come true.
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MotoMedics patrol sobers riders
200+Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 14h
While police patrol motorcycle “hot spots” on covert bikes, a MotoMedics first-responder motorcycle on Mt Glorious seems to have had a more preventative effect.

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Mike Vaughan: Several forces stifling market growth
A DOCUMENT has been circulating online titled, “Motorcycle Industry Stagnates,” by industry analyst and motorcycle designer Micheal Uhlarik.


These Are Our Favorite Motorcycles We Rode In 2016
Blogs Because when it comes down to it, that's what it's all about Cycle World editors reveal some of the favorite things they rode in 2016 and why they loved them so much.
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2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R with Race Kit Review | Weaponized
Ultimate MotorCycling / by Arthur Coldwells / 2h
We ride the 2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke R at Qatar with all the accessory race parts available. Engine power, handling and brakes are vastly improved.


MC Garage Video: How Motorcycle Slipper Clutches Work and Why They’re Awesome
MC Garage Slipper clutches are all the rage. Isn’t it time you learned what they do? Can a slipper clutch prevent you from crashing? Possibly. Learn how slippers work and what the benefits are in this video from the MC Garage.
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RIDING

Sidetracked: Fly and Ride
The ad read, “2007 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure, low miles, pristine mechanically and cosmetically.”� I can’t resist the allure of an older bike in good condition. Many of these machines hit the sweet spot in technology and reliability and, armed with a little knowledge and a few mileage points from my United Airlines Visa, […]
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Top 10 motorcyclist complaints
You would think that being free to ride the roads on a powerful motorcycle would be enough to keep anyone happy, yet a lot of motorcyclists seem to be have constant complaints. We complain about a host of things from cyclists to politicians, police, other riders and the weather. Oh, how we complain about the weather! Some of our complaints are legitimate. After all, it’s 100% true that every cage
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Five common riding mistakes
Image: And how to avoid them
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Two Days of Dual Sport Moto in Moab, Utah #everide
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GEAR

Best Gear and Gadgets for 2016: Transportation
You don't need to have petrol running through your veins to appreciate cars and trucks and things that go. The post Best Gear and Gadgets for 2016: Transportation appeared first on WIRED .
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Alpinestars Anaheim Shoes | Long Term Tested
New Products Best Damn Shoes Period The Anaheim Shoes is another product that I fell in love with in 2016. Not only are the most comfortable riding shoes I’ve worn, they are some of the most comfortable…
1 Super Streetbike / by SSB Staff /

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Leather Motorcycle Riding Jackets For Women
Gear MC Picks 10 new sport leather riding jackets cut for ladies. Ladies, are you still wearing a small-sized men's jacket when you ride?
400+ Motorcyclist / by Jerry Smith /


Full Face VS. Open Face Helmets
Parts and gear How safe do you want to be? More coverage is more protection, but what about the wind and the freedom of the road?
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Nolan N87 Review
4webBikeWorld.com / by rss@webbikeworld.com (Rick K.) / 1h
A fantastic new helmet, hands-down the best motorcycle helmet you can buy for the money!
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Elio Motors Turns to Bosch for Safety, Powertrain Components
Disruptive, High-Mileage Vehicle to Feature Content from Global Leader in Automotive Technology PHOENIX , AZ – December 15, 2016 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – Elio Motors, Inc. (OTCQX: ELIO ), the startup vehicle manufacturer planning to launch a three-wheel vehicle that will get up to 84 mpg with a set base price of $7,300* , today announced that it has turned to Bosch, a leading global supplier
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The Racing Sheet

Edmonton Motorcycle Roadracing Association posts race schedule
EMRA will have six events next year.
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Formula E Street Demo w/ Michael Benyahia!
We look back to Marrakesh where Formula 4 driver Michael Benyahia took the Formula E car out onto the streets. Subscribe For More Formula E: https://goo.gl/med6hM Race Tickets: http://info.fiaformulae.com/ Visit Our Site For More: http://www.fiaformulae.com/ Like Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiaformulae Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/FIAformulaE Follow Us On Instagram: http
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Formula E: Street Racers (Episode 07)
Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Formula E : Street Racers (Episode 07) Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Formula E is a new FIA motorsport championship featuring single-seater cars powered exclusively by electric energy and representing a vision for the future of the motor industry. 10 teams will race 10 street circuits in cities around the world during ...
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Round 3 Berlin Highlights: Road to Vegas Challenge, Organised By Cloud Sport
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It's the third round of the Road to Vegas Challenge, Organised By Cloud Sport. Here are all the highlights from the Berlin race. Subscribe For More Formula E: https://goo.gl/med6hM Race Tickets: http://info.fiaformulae.com/


E-Tech: Bologna Motor Show - Formula E
Sian heads to Bologna for the latest news on electric vehicles and technology development. Subscribe For More Formula E: https://goo.gl/med6hM Race Tickets: http://info.fiaformulae.com/ Visit Our Site For More: http://www.fiaformulae.com/ Like Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiaformulae Follow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/FIAformulaE Follow Us On Instagram: https://instagram.com/fi
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Powertrain explained: M3Electro
1Current E / by Ross Ringham / 10h
The tech behind Mahindra Racing's season three challenger in glorious Scarbs detail. The post Powertrain explained: M3Electro appeared first on Current E .


Graziano Rossi says Valentino’s switch to F1 was: “Very, very close to happening”
Graziano Rossi says Valentino’s switch to F1 was: “Very, very close to happening”. Valentino Rossi’s father has spoken out for the first time about his son making a real switch to Formula One. Speaking during a recorded interview recently, Graziano Rossi (below), himself a former 350cc motorcycle GP rider said that Valentino had come: “Very, very close,” to switching to the premier league of four
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Ferrari announces launch date for 2017 F1 car
1KMotorsport.com / 7h
The Italian squad said during a Christmas media event on Monday that its new car will run for the first time at its Fiorano circuit on February 24. Ferrari is to use two filming days to run the car at the Italian circuit.


Liberty gets the all-clear

The Liberty Media Corporation announced late on Friday that it has received all required approvals from “all appropriate anti-trust authorities” in connection with its pending acquisition of the Formula One group. The closing of the sale remains conditional upon approval by Liberty Media’s stockholders of the issuance of LMCK shares at a special meeting scheduled for January 17, 2017 and approval
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Liberty planning F1 budget cap - report
The American media organisation has recently announced it had reached an agreement with third-party investors to fund its acquisition of F1. According to a report in the business section of British broadsheet The Telegraph, a spending cap is among Liberty's future plans for Formula 1 - with the category's top manufacturers significantly outspending t ... Keep reading
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Video analysis: The secrets of Mercedes' dominant F1 car[/url
Keep reading
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[url=http://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/analysis-is-this-what-the-2017-audi-would-ve-looked-like-859995/]Analysis: Is this what the 2017 Audi would've looked like?

100+Motorsport.com / 3h
On Friday, images emerged on social media of a scale model representing how the still-born 2017 R18 had been destined to look before Audi's fateful decision to end its 18-year stint in endurance racing.


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW teams with IBM's Watson on driver-assist technology
IBM said today that it has partnered with BMW to research how the Watson artificial intelligence system can help with driver-assist functions.
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BMW and Daimler considering merging DriveNow and Car2Go
BMW perfectly understands that the traditional ownership model for the automobile is fading fast. Car sharing and ride hailing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are putting a lot of pressure on automotive companies’ sales in urban cities. The idea is, why spend all that money on owning a car when you can just use a service for a significantly lower cost? In urban cities, where car ownership has al
9 Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia


BMW i’s ChargeForward Initiative Seeks Participants
Do you live in the San Francisco Bay Area and drive a BMW i3, i8, X5 xDrive40e, 330e or 740e? If so, would you like to get paid to participate in BMW i’s award winning ChargeForward initiative, while helping to shape the future of electric vehicle charging? BMW is seeking 250 individuals to participate in the second phase of the ChargeForward initiative, which will last approximately 24 months. T
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Wealth Matters: Here’s the Key to Your Suite, and Another to Your Rolls-Royce
This holiday season, some high-end hotels and resorts are adding to their luster by offering guests free use of luxury cars, with or without chauffeurs.
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BMW Blogs :
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OTHER CAGE NEWS

Fabulous Fifties – The Greatest Supercars of the 1950s
The Greatest Supercars of the 1950s Following the post-war austerity of the 1940s, you’d be forgiven for thinking the car world had gone a bit mad by the time the 1950s came around. This decade saw flying saucers, a supercar with the wings of a seabird, and racing cars barely altered and sold for the road, as the car industry gained the confidence to embrace the future and start pushing the envel
Supercars.net / by Jack Matthews /

I Want An Affordable Classic That I Can Share With My Family! What Should I Buy?
Polly wants to jump head first into classic car ownership, but it’s not just for a selfish love of speed. She wants to share this car with her mom and grandmother. I can think of no better way to strengthen family bonds than from behind the wheel or under the hood. (Welcome back to What Car Should You Buy ? Where we give real people real advice about buying cars. Do you want us to help you find a
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How to Get the Best Deals on a New Car
Buying a car is always challenging; especially when you are looking into purchasing a brand new set of wheels. New cars are undoubtedly costlier and you don’t want to end up paying a fortune for an average car. So, how can you get the best deal on a new car? Here are some of the key tips and tricks to ensure you don’t pay a fortune. Consider the model A part of the cost of buying a new car comes
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First limited-run 2017 Ford GT -- Bill Ford's -- rolls off assembly line
Ford has begun production and delivery of its 2017 GT supercar. The first new-generation GT -- belonging to Ford Executive Chairman Bill Ford -- rolled off the assembly line today in Markham, Ontario. It's unclear what color Bill Ford's GT is.
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2018 Mercedes-Benz G-Class - 4x4 pick-up variant spotted
Wider body suggests new G-Class will have a roomier cabin; E-Class's six-pot diesel also likely to be added The Mercedes G-Class has been spotted testing again ahead of its expected debut next year, but this time it has been seen wearing a boxy cover for its rear section. This suggests the latest car is a 4x4 pick-up, which will be offered alongside the regular car. It looks to have the same wide
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Steel pistons catch on in Europe
Steel pistons are a rising trend among European automakers, a counterintuitive direction as the industry looks for more aluminum.
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How to Fix a Dead Cell in a Car Battery
365 Days of Motoring Blog / by Nigel Freestone / 3h
Car batteries are used to provide lighting, and facilitate starting and ignition for your vehicle. The car batteries are expensive and might cost between US$100 and US$300.


How To Take Control Of A Car If Your Driver Dies
200+Lifehacker / by Raphael Orlove on Jalopnik, shared by Alan Henry to Lifehacker / 10min
A few weeks ago my coworker Mike Ballaban and I got to learn the most hardcore driving technique I can possibly imagine. We learned what to do if your driver gets killed. We went up to Team O’Neil Rally School


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FWIW


New Grassroots Group "Motorcycle Action Network" Seeks to Rid U.S. Transportation Agencies of Corporate Influence
The organization will raise awareness of federal and state transportation regulations that have been weakened by the U.S. motorcycle industry and its allies, costing thousands of lives every year.


What bike did you learn to ride on?
Motorcycle companies such as Honda, Harley and others are keen to introduce earner bikes and even run rider training courses, because learners often buy the brand they learn on. Once you start a rider on a particular brand, they tend to be faithful to that marque. It’s one of the main reasons BMW introduced their 1 Series cars.
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Spend any time around a campfire with other riders and this question may come up. I cut my teeth on a Yamaha 125 yet that is not the most important bike of my early riding career. That honor goes to a early 70s Kawasaki A7 Avenger. The Avenger was my Goldilocks college commuting bike and the early benchmark on my quest for the perfect ride.

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Visual twin to my bike

The Mach III Kawasakis were far faster in a straight line. The Avenger only sported 350ccs. When it was time to turn right or left the Machs turned into flexible flyers while my diminutive ride loved the twisties. For every Mach III on the road there were several 250s. They might have been as fast as my Avenger in the straight line and quick in the turns but seemed to require more work to deliver that performance than the Avenger.

After two seasons the Kawi gave way to a series of BSAs and other Euro and UJM motorcycles of various sizes and cylinder configurations. The quest became finding a scaled up Avenger for my scaled up frame. In the mid 80s a R100 followed me home, but so have other brands. That airhead was the first of my BMWs and my second benchmark bike.

If the goal of a learner bike is to secure brand loyalty Yamaha failed. I have never owned another. The Avenger did a bit better but not by much. Perhaps the manufactures are asking the wrong question. I learned how to ride on Yamaha but learned to be a motorcyclist[/b] on the Avenger. The former could have been a short term learning experience never to be used again. The later has turned into a lifelong adventure.

I don’t think my lack of brand loyalty makes me fickle. Life is too short to buy the same bike twice. I have owned more than one Boxer but each was a distant relative of the previous one. My A7 and R100 are benchmark bikes on my quest for my perfect ride.

What is the motorcycle that made you a motorcyclist and not just a training wheel free rider?


Make mopeds great again
We’ve seen bicycles styled to look like motorbikes, but never seen a moped styled to look as simple and innocuous as a bicycle! The Elmo golden moped has a simple, lean frame that looks a lot like a bicycle on steroids. In fact, it is just that! There’s a battery right under the driver’s seat (let’s hope it isn’t a Lithium ion one!), and can be detached and carried around to charge separately. Th
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Let Your Whole Family Watch This Internet Security Basics Course
As the holidays get closer, you’re probably going to spend a lot of time with your family, many of whom will get shiny new devices. If they want your help setting up their new toys, consider making this internet security course required viewing. The above video series (playlist link below) from security company Varonis contains five in-depth lessons on topics like choosing a good password, how to
500+ Lifehacker / by Eric Ravenscraft /


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BIKE CANDY

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The Beast Hoverbike. Fan Powered.
2Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 1h
It looks like a giant hairdryer from the 70’s because its creator Rico Kersten loved the idea that one powerful radial fan could lift and move the vehicle/bike. Some wings on the bottom are used for steering and two big thrust reverse


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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 18 December, 2016
An incredible vintage BMW model built using Lego, a Ducati GT1000 turned into a beautiful scrambler, and a Yamaha RD350 drag bike spitting out 90 horsepower. Let’s end the year with a bang. Ducati GT1000 by 2 Loud Whether it’s from a distance or close up, you’d be forgiven if you thought this scrambler rolled out of a Deus shop. I know I certainly did. The stance, the surfboard rack mounted on th
400+ Bike EXIF Update / by Matt Neundorf /


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FMW R1100R
22RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 42min
Questo è l'ultimo lavoro di Lorenzo Fugaroli, alias FMW , che ha appena finito per un suo cliente questa Bmw R1100R .
 
Sunday, 25 December 2016

A Bench Racing & The Morning Reads and family tradition has been watching,

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Laurel & Hardy: March of the Wooden Soldiers

Off to join the Pit Crew to celebrate this special holiday.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS
 
Motorcycle Action Network

I have no other information on this group, but the opposition to ABS is a classic example of the AMA protecting someone other than American Motorcyclists. Protecting your right to not wear a helmet or have ABS is a counterproductive goal for a motorcyclist organization.
 
I have no other information on this group, but the opposition to ABS is a classic example of the AMA protecting someone other than American Motorcyclists. Protecting your right to not wear a helmet or have ABS is a counterproductive goal for a motorcyclist organization.

Happy Boxing Day!

Thank you for being a reader and your post.

I have no further information on this group either. I included the article at the last minute, more as a reminder to read and research, than any purpose one way or another. Therefore, I won’t comment on them if or until I do. I would be careful with judgement calls and linking it with helmet law type opposition groups. ABS can raise some interesting concerns for manufacturers and riders alike.

The Morning Reads has covered controversies that grew out of European Union attempts to mandate ABS on motorcycles. This grew out of efforts to increase safety for both power two wheelers and cages. A laudable goal. BMW AG was an early developer and adopter of Motorrad systems; yet, found themselves questioning and in opposition to various drafts of the legislation.

What is being regulated: Firsts drafts of the proposed legislation covered all motorcycles. This seemed great on first blush but upon review the wording included things like off road only machines from dirt bikes to MotoGP.

Once wording was worked out on that wrinkle another developed. What about mixed use motorcycles and cages? Under the subsequent drafts vehicles titled for the street were required to have full time ABS. Dual sport motorcyclists, cage owners weren’t allowed an option to turn it off in certain settings. Cages for classes that were based on the idea of drive to the track, race then drive home were out of luck. Suspension settings that would turn off ABS in race mode were out. Adventure riders would be protected by ABS on the road and frustrated by it in certain off road conditions.

Manufacturers and riders grew balder and balder by pulling out their hair as the legislation process ground on. Articles about topics like this will continue to appear in this thread to make people aware.

Standing at Speakers Corner in Hyde Park one Sunday I heard a comment made by a fellow onlooker that went something like this...

God gave me two eyes. One to watch Parliament and one to watch those who want to protect me from them. He gave me two ears to listen to each and what they have to say. And one brain to think for myself and decide who is helping me and who is full of...

We are heading into a period with rapidly changing technology and political systems ready to change how they regulate. Tomorrow's post will have more posts about changing technology and its implications. I am probably a bit slow witted. I need a bit more time to watch, listen and think before deciding who is helping me and who is full of...


Again, thank you for being a reader and your post. Happy Boxing Day! :wave
 
Tuesday Reader: 27 December 2016

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Bimmer

BMW Announces Price for the All-New 2017 BMW 5 Series.
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – December 21, 2016 12:01 pm EST / 9:01 am PST… Today, BMW announced pricing for the all-new BMW 5 Series, arriving in U.S. showrooms February 11, 2017, shortly after its world premiere at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2017 BMW 530i will be available for $51,200, the 530i xDrive model for $53,500, the BMW 540i will be available for $56,450 and the BM
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BMW Group News

New development centre for autonomous driving
The BMW iNEXT is scheduled for release in 2021 – self-driving, electric and fully connected. To achieve this aim, the BMW Group is combining its development expertise in vehicle connectivity and automated driving at a new campus in Unterschleissheim near Munich.
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MINI

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MINI USA | MINI John Cooper Works Rally | 360° Drone at Dakar 2017

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Recalls

Suzuki ( 16v878000 )
Dated: DEC 02, 2016 Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 DL650 motorcycles manufactured August 30, 2011, to October 12, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the alternator stato...
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Search for Recalls Here

US - http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues
Canada - http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/....aspx?lang=eng
UK - http://www.vosa.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/default.asp
EU - http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/safety...nt=main.search
Australia - http://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls
New Zealand - https://www.vehiclerecallsafety.nzta.govt.nz/

On the BMW MOA Forum > The Garage > Links and References > Listing of Recall Notices

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW S 1000 RR review
RevZilla Articles / 2h
Bucky takes the land shark to the track and the canyons and finds even more reasons why sport riders should consider BMW.


BMW F800GS vs. Triumph Tiger 800XC - COMPARISON TEST
Reviews North to Alaska: Middleweight adventure in the Land of the Midnight Sun Going north to Alaska... BMW F800GS vs. Triumph Tiger 800XC middleweight adventure comparison test in the Land of the Midnight Sun.
400+ Cycle World / by Paul Dean /


2017 BMW G 310 R: MD First Ride (Bike Reports) (News)
MD has the following report from Alfonse Palaima (aka Fonz) from the world press launch for the BMW G 310 R. You can read our earlier article for the details on this new 34 horsepower, small displacement, reverse-cylinder single from BMW, but here is a report from Fonz on what it was like to ride: Whenever a manufacturer […]
10 MotorcycleDaily.com - Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews / by Alfonse Palaima / 5d


Rizoma Parts Line for BMW R nineT Scrambler
Parts and gear Stylish billet accessory line for BMW's new Scrambler Rizoma expands their line of BMW R nineT accessories to include a full parts line for the Scrambler…
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff /


BMW G310 R e IED Milano: via ai progetti 2017
Tre gruppi di testisti per tre nuove interpretazioni della nuova BMW G 310R. Nel mirino tre categorie di motociclisti: giovani, donne e downgraders. Dai concept dei modelli agli accessori per la
Bring your translator and sit in as an Italian design group thinks through aftermarket G310R items.


BMW Motorrad: Free2Rent
Arriva il nuovo servizio premium di noleggio a breve termine. Avere una "tedesca" non è mai stato così facile
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Bring your translator for this article about renting BMWs in Italy

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Global Motorcycle Rental Market 2016-2020 - Increased Dependence on Technology to Increase Customer Base - Research and Markets
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Motorcycle Rental Market 2016-2020" report to their offering. The report forecasts the global motorcycle rental market to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% during the period 2016-2020. The Global Motorcycle Rental Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

2016 Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin: Party Crasher
With enduros enjoying a continued rise in popularity for not only their off-road capabilities but long distance comfort, many riders are already familiar with what’s on the market. But Honda’s long-awaited big adventure bike spells trouble for the competition. Carefully planned and expertly engineered, the Africa Twin arrives at the perfect moment to capture the […]
41 RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine /


The 500cc Kawasaki H1 Triple - CLASSICS REMEMBERED
Reviews Technical Editor Kevin Cameron takes a look back at the classic motorcycles of yesterday Technical Editor Kevin Cameron examines the interesting history of the 500cc Kawasaki H1 Triple motorcycles.
1K Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron


Electric Trike - Market Drivers and Forecast from Technavio
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #Automotive --Technavio analysts forecast the global electric trike market to grow at an impressive CAGR of over 43% during the forecast period, according to their latest report.
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Triumph almost doubles profit
Triumph Motorcycles has almost doubled its annual profit to £16.6 ($A28.4) million while global revenue has jumped £56.3 ($A96.4) million to £407.6 million ($A697.8). The strong profit result is against a backdrop of falling


Santa's New Sleigh!
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MC NEWS

You’re only as strong as your weakest link
It’s no huge revelation that many owners of powersports dealerships got into this business because of their love and passion for riding and racing. There’s nothing wrong with that because it’s that love and passion that can get you through adversity but It soon becomes quite obvious that riding and racing isn’t what keeps the ...
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The weirdest and wildest motorcycles of 2016
Looking back over the year, 2016 has been fertile ground for some pretty amazing motorcycle concepts. From the weird and way-out, to the futuristic, to a few flat-out performance monsters, here are 11 motorcycles that raised our eyebrows in 2016. .. Continue Reading The weirdest and wildest motorcycles of 2016 Category: Motorcycles Tags: Motorcycle Airbus Divergent 3D Kawasaki 3D Printing Kawasak
100+ New Atlas / by Loz Blain /


Winter 2016 — From The Hip
In April of this year I purchased a new Ural Gear Up. It was set up as a Sportsman Adventurer model by the fine folks at St. Croix Harley/Ural. In the past couple months I’ve had opportunities to ride it off road. I was hoping it would be fun and I was not disappointed. I was told the bike could take a beating and it really can. The model I have allows the sidecar wheel to be engaged with the dri
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Top Motorcycle Tech Videos of 2016 | Clutches
500+Motorcyclist / by Motorcyclist Staff / 1d
Videos 6: MC Garage, Wet Clutch vs. Dry Clutch Dry clutches were popular for decades, but they’ve nearly gone extinct. What makes a dry clutch appealing, and why are they being phased out?



RIDING

Weekend Awesome: Drifting in a Winter Wonderland
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung / 22h
Engines ring Are you listening On the lake Snow is glistening A beautiful sight We’re happy tonight Drifting in a winter wonderland. For this holiday weekend, we present stunt rider Arūnas ‘Aras’ Gibieža , taking his modified Kawasaki


Here's How To Winterize Your Motorcycle The Right Way In Seven Steps
As temperatures drop, dread sets in for East Coast riders who know that the end of riding season is upon us. But don’t worry, we sat down with somebody who actually knows what they’re doing to come up with the comprehensive seven-step plan to protecting your vehicle while it sits out the winter. Read more...
100+ Lanesplitter / by Corinna Mantlo /


6 Women Adventure Riders Who Ride The World Solo – Part 2
Contrary to perceptions, many of the most accomplished long-distance riders are women. We featured some of these amazing women riders previously (see Part 1), who have traveled the world solo and piled up incredible miles on their Adventure Motorcycles in search of epic journeys. But there are many more stories of women riders who […] The post 6 Women Adventure Riders Who Ride The World Solo – Pa
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Missed Part 1? click here


Wide entry, late apex safest on-road
A wide corner entry, late apex and shallow exit is the safest recipe for every corner when riding on the road. Maybe not the fastest, but the safest. There is a lot of conjecture about the best line through a corner. We’re not talking about speed, qualifying times, overtaking, racing or track work. GET YOUR LAST-MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT VOUCHER This article only refers to the safest recipe for ridin
100+ Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


Roll It, Pat It...Packing for a Motorcycle Tour
Touring You can't always take what you want, but you can take what you need You have a destination in mind, but now you have to pack. Here are some tips on packing for your motorcycle tour.
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London to Sydney Motorcycle Adventure full length

GEAR

Top 3 Motorcycle Boots of 2016
Parts and gear 2016 Editors' Choice Cruiser editors pick their top motorcycle boots of 2016…
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Hepco & Becker Royster C-Bow Review
Cool-looking semi-rigid bags with the unique C-Bow mounting system.
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10 winter riding essentials
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Image: Get this lot and you'll make it through any winter


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Best Budget Dual Sport Gear for Under $25, $100, and $500! #everide

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The Racing Sheet

"Road to Dakar 2017" Interviews the Team
Honda World News / 4h
Honda has added to its Dakar site "Road to Dakar 2017," providing an in-depth perspective of Honda's challenges preparing for the 2017 Dakar, through interviews with the engineers.


2017 World Superbike Time Schedule
Updates to the weekend schedule for 2017 make for an action packed weekend
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Provisional Entry Lists
2017 WorldSBK
WorldSSP
World Supersport 300


MV Agusta Confirms Alessandro Zaccone For World Supersport Team
Roadracingworld.com / 9min
MV AGUSTA DOUBLE ITS EFFORT IN SUPERSPORT WITH ALESSANDRO ZACCONE MV Agusta Reparto Corse decided to double its line-up in the Supersport class


American Ashton Yates Included On Provisional 2017 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship Entry List
American Ashton Yates is on the provisional entry list for the 2017 FIM Supersport 300 World Championship as riding a Yamaha YZF-R3 for Team Toth, but the 17-year-old rider from Georgia may or may not actually take to the grid when the nine-round ...
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Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - How MotoGP anti-wheelie works
The second of our in-depth look at MotoGP rider aids explains how anti-wheelie works – a handy gadget when you’ve got 260 horsepower on tap Why were winglets such a big deal during the 2016 MotoGP season? Because the anti-wheelie program in Dorna’s unified software is the weakest of all the rider aids, so the downforce created by the wings helped keep down the front wheel during acceleration.
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Ducati rules out starting Moto3 project before 2019
Speaking during the team bosses’ press conference at the final round of the series at Valencia, Ciabatti said that Ducati was considering the idea of an entry in the lightweight class. Honda, KTM and Mahindra are the manufacturers currently involved in Moto3, with only the latter now not having a presence in MotoGP following KTM’s arrival in the premier class. But Ciabatti has said ... Keep readin
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Recent decisions of the Grand Prix Commission
Some changes to tyre regulations for the 2017 MotoGP™ season
22 news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website /


Superbike vs Superstock vs Supersport - TT On Bike Comparison
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Team Profile: MS Amlin Andretti - Formula E
Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Team Profile: MS Amlin Andretti - Formula E Motorsport.com, Edition: Global MS Amlin Andretti Formula E are located in the heart of Indianapolis. Michael Andretti's team will be looking to improve on last year's performance where they finished 7th in the constructors championship. And with António Félix da Costa now joining ...
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Tost: Spending cap can work
Toro Rosso boss quick to throw his support behind Liberty's plan for a budget cap.
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Marchionne says F1 budget cap won't work
A recent report by British newspaper The Telegraph said Liberty wanted to explore budget cap plans as a means of closing up the performance gaps in the championship. Read Also: Liberty planning F1 budget cap - report Teams like Ferrari and Red Bull had threatened to quit the spo ... Keep reading
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Mercedes "clear favourite" for F1 2017 despite rule changes - Red Bull
Mercedes has swept the drivers' and teams' championships in F1 between 2014 and 2016, winning 51 of the 59 races in those three seasons. Major technical rule changes arriving in 2017 are expected to shake up the order, however, with Red Bull - the team currently stood as Mercedes' closest rival - tipped to excel under the new aero regulations. But Horner insists Mercedes remains in the ... Keep re
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Wolff: Mercedes to put team interest above any individual in F1 2017
The Silver Arrows won a third straight constructors' title and took a third straight 1-2 in the drivers' standings in 2016, amassing a record-breaking 19 wins in F1's longest season to date. But Mercedes' campaign was not without controversy, culminating in a contentious Abu Dhabi finale where Lewis Hamilton tried to back teammate and title rival Nico Rosberg into the pack against his ... Keep rea
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Toyota sets "risky" targets to beat Porsche in 2017
Following Audi's withdrawal from endurance racing, Toyota and Porsche have been left as the only two manufacturer entrants in the top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Toyota enjoyed a major step forward in performance this season after a disastrous 2015 campaign, thanks to a brand-new TS050 Hybrid equipped with a turbo engine and a 8MJ lithium-ion hybrid system. While ... Keep readin
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REVIEW: Le Mans 2016 Yearbook
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Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? There’s still time to fulfill your holiday wishes by treating yourself to the definitive resource chronicling this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans.

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BMW's i8 hybrid supercar may gain tech from Formula E safety car cousin
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VIDEO: BMW 507 to be featured in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
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BMW China Recall 2016: Nearly 200000 Vehicles To Be Recalled Over Defective Airbags
German carmaker BMW is expected to recall nearly 200,000 vehicles in China over defective airbags, the country's General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said Friday.


BMW M4 GT4 testing at Estoril – VIDEO
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AMA To Federal DOT: Include Motorcycles In Vehicle-To-Vehicle Technology Plans
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Thanks Mika For The Postings and Happy New Year

Never a disappointed read.

The Kevin Cameron H1 article brings back memories of the days of having more money than brains.

Didn't have many miles on the H1 but my H2 had "knife in the back" handling.

We tried to fix the handling issues with expensive shocks, fork spring modifications, frame shims, steering dampeners and various tire designs. The bad handling didn't stop us from making the ill handing beast into a faster ill handling beast with pipes, stacks and porting making the crashes even more spectacular.

Thanks again for the postings.

On On.

Wayne Koppa
Grayling, MI
71,449 Life
 
Adventure riders would be protected by ABS on the road and frustrated by it in certain off road conditions.

How? Slid down a few mountain dirt roads in a Pick-up with ABS and it did a very nice of grabbing for all the traction it could.

IMHO, with 4 or 2 wheel vehicles, the ABS and traction control systems are better drivers than me.
 
Never a disappointed read.

The Kevin Cameron H1 article brings back memories of the days of having more money than brains.

Didn't have many miles on the H1 but my H2 had "knife in the back" handling.

We tried to fix the handling issues with expensive shocks, fork spring modifications, frame shims, steering dampeners and various tire designs. The bad handling didn't stop us from making the ill handing beast into a faster ill handling beast with pipes, stacks and porting making the crashes even more spectacular.

Thanks again for the postings.

On On.

Wayne Koppa
Grayling, MI
71,449 Life

Your welcome. The as I remember, those motorcycles were rider nightmares in the twisty bits and aftermarket sales dreams. Glad you enjoyed the article. :wave

How? Slid down a few mountain dirt roads in a Pick-up with ABS and it did a very nice of grabbing for all the traction it could.

IMHO, with 4 or 2 wheel vehicles, the ABS and traction control systems are better drivers than me.

I fall over in the dirt so you have to ask them. I aggregate news and do a lousy job explaining what has been posted in the past. :brad

The Spitfire video was interesting.

I thought so too. Thanks for the feedback. :thumb

Ha, the German planes were fuel injected. :ha

It's not the technology but what you do with it that counts. (The only comeback I have for you Ian.) :)
 
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