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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

The Racing Sheet : Friday, 30 December 2016

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2017 Dakar Rally Begins January 2http://world.honda.com/Rally/?from=r
Honda's Dakar Rally site will be providing coverage of its riders' performance at the 2017 Dakar Rally, kicking off with Stage 1 on January 2, 2017.
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Dakar 2017: A primerhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2016/12/29/dakar-2017-a-primer/
On Monday, the 2017 Dakar rally starts with a 454-km stage that begins in Paraguay’s capital city of Asunción. This year’s rally will once again see riders criss-cross South America’s wide variety of terrain, through mountains and across salt flats and grassland, ending Jan. 14 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here’s a quick look at what … Continue reading Dakar 2017: A primer →
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2017 Dakar Rally: Paraguay joins Argentina, Bolivia; Robby Gordon to bypass eventhttp://motorsports.nbcsports.com/20...dakar-rally-paraguay-joins-argentina-bolivia/
“The route of the 2017 Dakar preserves rally-raid traditions,” new Rally sporting director Mark Coma said in a media release, adding “with a physical challenge that will push the competitors into the world of extreme endurance: 7 selective sections ...


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MINI 2017 Dakar Rally Media Pack now available for download.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...a-pack-now-available-for-download?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 19h
• Media Pack available in six languages. • Detailed car and competitor content. • Content images available to download.


Menzies forced to pull out of 2017 Dakar Rally - Motorsport.comhttp://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/menzies-forced-to-pull-out-of-2017-dakar-rally-861880/
X-Raid Mini driver Bryce Menzies has been forced to pull out of the 2017 Dakar Rally due to injury.


Video - Dakar Rally Previewhttp://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/rally-video/
News / 13h
ROCKSTAR ENERGY HUSQVARNA FACTORY RACING’S PABLO QUINTANILLA AND PELA RENET TAKE ON DAKAR RALLY 2017


2017 Dakar Rally Motorcycles Preview | KTM’s Price With #1 Platehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2016/12/28/2017-dakar-rally-motorcycles-preview-ktms-price-1-plate/
The 2017 Dakar Rally-the most grueling yet-will take a field of 146 motorcycle riders nearly 5,500 miles through three countries. Here's our preview. The post 2017 Dakar Rally Motorcycles Preview | KTM’s Price With #1 Plate appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
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FWIW
I hope to have daily updates on the Dakar Rally. Look for them in the early evening.


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Sunoco Returns With New Fuel Spec For 2017 MotoAmerica Serieshttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=64742
Begin Press Release: Sunoco Returns With New Fuel Spec For 2017 MotoAmerica Series New Spec Is Compliant With FIM Fuel Guidelines COSTA MESA, CA, DEC. 22 – MotoAmerica is proud to announce that it has renewed its agreement with Sunoco. The fuel company returns for a third season as the Official and Exclusive Fuel Supplier of the 2017 MotoAmerica Series. In addition, MotoAmerica and Sunoco have an
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The Formula 1 Bonus Round of the Driver Silly Season is at speed and sounding more like an afternoon soap opera than a turbo charged round.

Mercedes AMG Petronas remains silent. Botas remains the favorite to take the seat vacated by Rosberg. The British papers report that five million pounds have been found to entice Massa back to the Williams team he really didn’t want to leave. This would appear to have it all over but the ink drying and the announcement. Not so fast. The rumor mill has everyone wondering how long they want to fill that seat and how long Hamilton will stay.

Vettel is a wild card. Unhappy with the performance of his 2016 Ferrari, is he a candidate. Raikkonen’s resurgence and team relationship may have him in the lead position and Vettel open for a move.

Button is a long shot but could be a short term option on loan from McLaren. This option is based on how interested Mercedes are in Michael Schumacher's son. The younger Schumacher has been moving up in classes and is headed to F3 this season. He could be a long term prospect.

The driver silly season bonus round should end about the time the last 2017 car is revealed. Keep in mind some teams never do a reveal opting to just show up in Australia. Thus, the silly season never really ends.


Liberty won’t offer voting rights to F1 teams | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2016/12/29/f1-fanatic-round-up-2912-4/
In the round-up: Liberty won't offer voting rights to F1 teams • New Toro Rosso will be ready for first test • Wolff rejects "conflict of interest" claim
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Toro Rosso seeks engine rebrandhttp://www.pitpass.com/58104/Toro-Rosso-seeks-engine-rebrand
Toro Rosso in talks as it seeks to follow Red Bull example in rebadging its Renault engines.
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Reflections on F1 2016 – McLaren show signs of a force awakening amid turmoilhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2016...show-signs-of-a-force-awakening-amid-turmoil/
Fernando Alonso had to tread water again in 2016, one of too many such years for the gifted Spaniard in a mixed bag of an F1 career. But he will have been heartened by clear signs this season that, after years of underperformance, McLaren is clearly on its way back to competitiveness. Whether he will […]
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Why Lewis Hamilton WILL leave Mercedes and return to McLaren - eventuallyhttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...e-Mercedes-return-to-McLaren-Sebastian-Vettel
LEWIS HAMILTON will have his fifth different F1 team-mate when Mercedes finally appoint a replacement for Nico Rosberg.
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Why Ferrari must be fast in 2017 or risk losing Sebastian Vettel to Mercedeshttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...st-2017-risk-losing-Sebastian-Vettel-Mercedes
FERRARI have rarely found themselves at the start of such a crucial 12 months as they do now.
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Tech analysis: How Force India became a giant killerhttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tech-analysis-how-force-india-became-a-giant-killer-860741/
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Its ascendancy through the ranks cannot merely be apportioned to decisions made this year though, as the team made the commitment to abandon its own wind tunnel facilities in 2015, making the switch to the Toyota facility

Renault aims to gradually close gap with all new enginehttp://www.f1technical.net/news/21127
Renault's Cyril Abiteboul has revealed that the French manufacturer aims to continue its ascent in the engine department as the company is preparing a completely new platform, including novel technology that has not yet been seen on the track.
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Magnussen says Haas no longer route to title than Renaulthttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/magnussen-says-haas-no-longer-route-to-title-than-renault-861892/
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The Dane turned down an offer to stay at the French squad in order to join the American Haas team, which made its F1 debut this year.


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Other Racing News

Video: There's a Reason Why I Race Motorcycleshttp://www.sportrider.com/video-theres-reason-why-i-race-motorcycles?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Videos Sport Rider’s Michael Gilbert writes stories for you during the week, and races MotoAmerica on the weekend Racing motorcycles is a hobby for most, a job for some, and a second career for Sport Rider’s Michael Gilbert. This video lets you into his dual life of full-time racer…
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The Racing Sheet : 1 January 2017



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Bike - Quad Regulations 2017http://netstorage.lequipe.fr/ASO/dakar/2017/reglements/REG_MQ_DK17_V_FINALE_UK.pdf

Bikes: Price the new boss?http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/out-of-race/news-2017.html

Among the 149 two-wheel participants awaited for the start of the 39th edition of the Dakar, only a handful of elite riders will battle for the title. Last year's dominator, Toby Price comes in as the overwhelming favourite but he'll be chased by a strong group of followers, both from his KTM squad, but also from Honda, Yamaha and Husqvarna.

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The months that have come and gone have let everyone take into stock the exploit of Toby Price in the 2016 edition. None of the past stars of the motorcycle category, such as Stéphane Peterhansel, Cyril Despres or Marco Coma, won the Dakar in their second participation. The 29-year-old Australian did it with authority, winning five special stages along the way, while keeping the competition in check like a wily veteran on the second week of the rally. With this demonstration, Price took over the role of KTM team leader, and he kept the momentum going with victories in Abu Dhabi and Morocco. Will he know go on to string a series of triumphs as did his two predecessors in the Dakar record books? The challenge is colossal, and made even more ominous with stout rivals who are not about to just hand it to the Aussie, beginning with, 2016 runner-up Stefan Svitko. The Slovak, who last year didn't have luck on his side just when he was closing in on Price, remains a real threat thanks to his solid experience (3 Top 5 finishes in his last 5 participations). In the KTM squad, the new generation is led by Matthias Walkner and Sam Sunderland. While neither has finished a Dakar yet, they won't be too far from the top of the order if they manage to make it to Buenos Aires on January 14.

The Austrian constructor's streak of 15 consecutive titles is not enough to put in a spanner in the hopes of their rivals, who just might have reason to believe in their chances this year. While it has lost its best rider for the 2016 assault, Kevin Benavides, the Monster Energy Honda team has a deep bench with Joan Barreda (special stage win leader in activity), Paulo Gonçalves (2nd in 2015), Ricky Brabec and Michael Metge. Yamaha, the other Japanese constructor, will answer with Helder Rodrigues, Adrien van Beveren and Alessandro Botturi. A little bit less supported, Husqvarna rider Pablo Quintanilla also ranks among the pre-rally favourites with the steady progress he has shown (4th in 2015 and 3rd in 2016) and after winning the World Cross-Country Cup. Others who will also race for a spot in the overall Top 5 include Juan Pedrero, who will lead the French Sherco team and “La Roja”, the nickname of the Spanish Himoinsa side that will line-up Gerard Farrés and four-time World Enduro Champion, Iván Cervantes at the start in Asunción. There won't be enough places for everyone…


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Pre course - Tarjeta postal / Touristic postcard / Carte postale; powered by Paraguay

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CAR CATEGORY: The year of the ambitious

Right from the start of the 39th edition of the Dakar in Asunción this coming January 2nd, all eyes will be focused on the confrontation between the Peugeot crews, led by defending car category winner Stéphane Peterhansel, the Toyotas who have a new team leader in Nasser Al Attiyah, and the Minis who will be spearheaded by 2016 revelation Mikko Hirvonen, who finished 4th in his first Dakar.

He still has what it takes. “Mr. Dakar” could yet again come up big this year and go for a 13th title (the 7th in the car category), which would put him in a nearly inapproachable stratosphere. With a 3008 DKR that in principle has expunged the imperfections of the 2008 with which he nevertheless triumphed with last January, a driving style based as much on consistency as outright speed and an equally impeccable motivation, Stéphane Peterhansel is perhaps once again the overwhelming favourite for the 2017 edition. But the defending champion is also among the best placed to know that the vagaries of the Dakar are multiple and sometimes cruel. Especially with the level of the competition, which has become more and more imposing and he need look no further than his stable mates in the Peugeot Dream Team. Carlos Sainz is still a rival not to be taken lightly, and his two younger team mates have made clear cut progress. For his third participation in the car category, Cyril Despres comes into the 2017 Dakar with an impressive victory on the Silk Way Rally in July, where Sébastien Loeb won one of the most demanding special stages. Taking a look at their respective abilities, both are close to a certain maturity that could see either aiming for a win some day… and why not this year?

Driving faster than “Peter” is not enough to win the 2017 Dakar. And the Peugeot team also finds itself up against a deep Toyota squad that has no less than three former winners of the world's toughest rally-raid. Giniel de Villiers, who won the maiden Dakar of the South American era with Volkswagen, has placed the Hilux in the top three overall on four occasions and his two team mates pose perhaps an even greater threat. Because 2004 winner, Joan “Nani” Roma, has 20 years of experience to rely on and because Nasser Al Attiyah, the only driver to rival Peterhansel last year, might be able to make the most of his transfer, as he demonstrated in winning the Morocco Rally. While the two-time champion from Qatar (2011 and 2015) left the X-Raid team, the new Mini John Cooper Works doesn't lack of potential victors. This will be the goal of Mikko Hirvonen who turned in a stellar performance in finishing 4th in his first Dakar outing in 2016. And while Bryce Menzies will not be competing due to injury, it is certain that Saudi Arabia's Yazeed Al Rajhi (3rd overall when forced to retire three days before the conclusion in 2015), as well as “Orly” Terranova (5th in 2013 and 2014) are aiming for nothing less than a podium result in which they have already come so close to achieving.

It is nearly certain that the battle for an all-new title on the Dakar, between the eight SSVs entered into the Dakar, will be fought far from the podium. These lightweight buggies, limited to an engine capacity inferior to one-litre, have been present in the discipline for the past few years and have asserted themselves as the ideal springboard towards the higher echelons. Whether it is the Brazilian Leandro Torres or the Russian Ravil Maganov with Polaris, Spaniards Joan Font and Santi Navarro with Yamaha, the victor in this new category whoever it is will be the first to write his name in what is still an unwritten record book.

MINI Family ready and waiting for the start of the 2017 Dakar Rallyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-start-of-the-2017-dakar-rally?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
• 2017 Dakar Rally is debut race for the new MINI John Cooper Works Rally • Terranova and Schulz to compete in a MINI John Cooper Works Rally • Brazilian rally duo Barros and Capoani join the MINI family at Dakar


Ten things to watch for in the 2017 Dakar Rallyhttp://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/ten-things-to-watch-for-in-the-2017-dakar-rally-862101/
Monday marks the start of the 2017 Dakar Rally, which boasts one of its most competitive line-ups in recent years. Valentin Khorounzhiy and Jamie Klein pick out 10 storylines to keep an eye on during the gruelling South American event.

Interview des favoris - Dakar 2017
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The Racing Sheet : 2 January 2017



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2017 Dakar Rally gets under way with 454 km Stage 1: Asunción - Resistenciahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-km-stage-1:-asunción-resistencia?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 12min
• Two MINI John Cooper Works Rally take top ten positions • Al-Rajhi completes Stage 1 in seventh place; Hirvonen in ninth • All eight members of the MINI Family complete Stage 1


Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage 1

Overla Provisional Rankings

Provisional Car Rankings - Stage 1http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_01.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGA_01.pdf

Étape 1 - Paisaje del día / Landscape of the day / Paysage du jour; powered by Paraguay
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Étape 1 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Étape 1 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Stage 1 - Dakar Stories - Mr. Dakar: Stéphane Peterhansel - Dakar 2017
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Stage 1 Summary - Car/Bike - - Dakar 2017
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Dakar Rally 2017: Stage 1 reporthttp://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331836455394/dakar-rally-stage-one-report
The Dakar doesn't do gentle introductions, and the 2017 race was bang on form as the race left Paraguay's capital city Asunción and headed out into the wilderness.


Dakar Rally 2017 Stage 1: Defending champion Toby Price makes solid start in motorcycle categoryhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsp...y/news-story/ad67de4307f555be29a4d7a6718feb24
TOBY Price made a steady start to the 2017 Dakar Rally as the event got underway in South America. Price ended the opening test in 17th, conceding over a minute in the overall standings on the short first stage - but there is still over four thousand ...


Quintanilla And Renet Launch Dakar 2017 Bid In Paraguayhttp://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/dakar-st1/
News / 1h
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna factory riders Pablo Quintanilla and Pela Renet on Monday lined up to tackle what promises to be one of the most difficult editions of the legendary Dakar Rally, an almost 9,000 journey in Paraguay, Argentina


Dakar Rally 2017: 10 Riders With the Strongest Chance to Winhttp://www.advpulse.com/adv-events/dakar-rally-2017-predictions/
4ADV Pulse / by Ned Suesse / 39min
One of the great pleasures of a race as complicated as the Dakar Rally is the opportunity for speculation, analysis, and general bench racing it provides. There are tactics and strategy, personalities and teams,
 
Tuesday Reader: 3 January 2017

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The BMW 5 Series History. The 1st Generation (E12).


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The BMW 5 Series History. The 2nd Generation (E28)


BMW Group News

BMW wins numerous awards and distinctions in 2016.
9BMW Group PressClub Global / 20h
Excellence once again confirmed in the areas of quality, innovation, design, connectivity and sustainability.


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Recalls

Ducati ( 16v891000 )
100+Vehicles Recalls / 15h
Dated: DEC 08, 2016 Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ducati Scrambler motorcycles manufactured February 17, 2015, to November 11, 2016. The affected vehicles have a side stand pivo...


Polaris Recalls Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
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Yamaha ( 16v892000 )
100+Vehicles Recalls / 15h
Dated: DEC 08, 2016 Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 XC155F SMAX scooters manufactured September 17, 2014, to October 27, 2015.

Search for Recalls Here

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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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BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Ritmo Sereno Translates to Tasty Boxers
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 11h
If you find yourself in Tokyo and are a fan of airhead BMWs, you need to stop by custom shop Ritmo Sereno , where they’ve been turning out beautiful vintage BMWs for quite a few years now – also Moto Guzzis and other fine motorcycles.


2017 BMW R nineT Scrambler: MD Ride Review (Bike Reports) (News)
4MotorcycleDaily.com / by Dirck Edge / 4h
With the original R nineT, BMW launched a family of motorcycles that is still growing. One family member is the subject of this test, the R nineT Scrambler.


BMW's G650GS and K1300S Discontinued For 2017
Rumors that BMW will axe the G650GS and K1300S from its lineup in 2017 are true. While we weren't able to get official confirmation from BMW North America personnel we did touch base with a local dealer that confirmed that both bikes are to be discontinued.
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Ducati 90 Years
Ducati is known for making fast motorcycles, but it's also known for making sure those bikes look as good as they perform. Ducati 90 Years: Stile Ducati: A Visual History of Ducati Design takes a look at the brand's evolution through the lens of its designs.
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Honda CBR250RR Easily Exceeds 100 MPH in Early Tests
Journalists are starting to get their hands on the 2017 Honda CBR250RR . The bike is being introduced first to Indonesia, and we expect a 300cc + version to eventually reach the U.S. market .
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EBR Dealers span 11 states, get ThunderRoad retail financing
EAST TROY, WI – EBR Motorcycles this fall announced that ThunderRoad Financial LLC would offer retail financing to participating EBR Dealers beginning Nov. 16. “The type of customer that pays attention to the details and appreciates excellence in form and function, who wants to own and ride an EBR motorcycle, is just the customer we
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Italian MV Agusta Out Of Money. No New Models In 2017.
2Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 16h
MV Agusta has been struggling during these last few years and is now in survival mode. Although MV Agusta Holdings received some funding by selling a large part of its shares to an Anglo-Russian group called Black Ocean


Carbon Fiber Motus And New Colors For 2017
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 13h
Press Release from Motus : Now half way through our third model year, our team is growing, the dealer network keeps expanding, and- most importantly- Motus riders are having a blast adventuring around this big, beautiful country.



MC NEWS

A Brief History of the Universal Japanese Motorcycle
A Brief History of the Universal Japanese Motorcycle Click here to read the full article on eBay The creation of the Japanese sword gives us an insight into the thinking behind the creation of the Universal Japanese Motorcycle (UJM). In the time prior to the Japanese creating their own sword design they used a variety of design concepts mostly borrowed from China. But there came a point at which
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Federal Tax Credits for Electric Motorcycles Set to Expire
If you are in the market for an electric motorcycle (or any road-legal electric vehicle, for that matter), you have only a few more days to take advantage of the federal tax credit that comes with the purchase of these machines. For potential electric motorcycle buyers, that means the 10% […] The post Federal Tax Credits for Electric Motorcycles Set to Expire appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
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Motorcycle Market Is Expected to Boost Up over the Period of 2015 to 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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Will You Grow Out of Your Bike?
3Motorcycle News / 19h
I had spent most of the day riding our Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter test bike when I received an e-mail from a reader asking if the 800 he was contemplating buying was "big enough."


New law to help increase visibility of motorcycles
3Motorcycle News / 7h
December 29 - Several measures becoming law in the New Year will impact you on your motorcycle, including a provision to make cyclists more visible to other motorists. Lincoln Land Chapter of ABATE Illinois Public Communications


Top 10 Anticipated Motorcycles of 2017
3Motorcycle News / 1h
In just a few days 2017 will be here, which means there will be a metric crap-ton of new bikes to ride! This clearly gets us very excited, and so we're taking the opportunity with this, the last Top 10 list of 2016, to point out the 10 new


Ten Best Bikes of 2003
Reviews Presenting the Moto-Oscars... Cycle World's Editors have once again selected the Ten Best Motorcycles of 2003 for your review and discussion. Enjoy!
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Electric Scooters Market 2014 - 2024 - Research and Markets
Business Wire Automotive / 6h
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electric Scooters Market Analysis By Product (Retro, Standing/Self-Balancing, Folding), By Battery (Sealed Lead Acid, NiMH, Li-Ion), By Voltage


Motorcycle companies are finally catching up to their female clientele
Ridership among women grew from 18.4 percent of all riders in 2003 to 24.6 percent in 2014, according to the latest numbers from the Motorcycle Industry Council. Bike manufacturers are responding by offering lighter and customizable bikes.


:scratch Blue light special in Illinois?
Prepare for change in 2017
3Motorcycle News / 1h
The Illinois General Assembly didn't pass a full budget this year, but it did manage to move through nearly 200 other bills that officially go into effect


Study: Get pre-owned units out in 90 days
Powersports Business / by Kelsey Houle / 1min
CDK Lightspeed data shows pre-owned trends Data from CDK Global Recreation’s Lightspeed DMS shows that motorcycles lead all segments with 22.4 percent of all new units sold with a trade on the transaction.


RIDING

NHTSA and the 2009 Crash Causation Study
» Feed / by motoactionnetwork / 1h
A new Motorcycle Crash Causation study was authorized in section 5511 of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) , federal law passed in 2005 . This was a long-overdue


Weekend Awesome – Mesmerizing Dance of the French Motorcycle Police
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung / 8h
France’s National Police Motorcycle Training Center (CNFM-PN) displays incredible synchronized riding skill in this choreographed routine. The performance features 32 officers in a complex dance on their BMW R1200RT


A Motorcycle Tour Around Northern California
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Jamie Elvidge / 5h
Touring The crew trail blazes in Northern California The crew took a summer tour through Northern California and skipped back and forth over the Nevada-California stateline. Here's their adventure.


Touring Tip: Riding in Fog
53RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER / 16h
How to Stay Safe in Murky Weather— Riding in fog—especially when it’s combined with rain and darkness—heightens a number of risk factors that prudent motorcyclists usually seek to avoid:


California Lane Splitting Bill Goes Into Effect January 1
News Assembly Bill 51, and what it means for riders Assembly Bill 51 goes into effect in several days, officially legalizing lanesplitting -- what does this mean for riders?
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales /


Our Top Ten Best Rides of 2016
52Cycle World / by Bradley Adams / 3h
Lifestyle Making memories on two wheels, because that's what it's all about! A look back at Cycle World 's most memorable motorcycle rides/adventures of 2016.


Learner motorcyclists could have to take even more tests just to get their CBT if Government plans get go ahead
MoreBikes / 6h
Learner motorcyclists could have to take even more tests just to get their CBT if Government plans get go ahead. A raft of changes to the way learner road users are taught and assessed could be about to come into force


Cyclist rule endangers motorcyclists
3Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 3h
The rule allowing drivers to cross a solid white line to overtake a cyclist is putting the lives of motorcyclists in danger, according to crash victim Maritha Keyser (pictured above) and rider groups. SIGN MARITHA’S PETITION A year


Make REAL Resolutions (Southern Utah in 4K) #everide
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GEAR

Alpinestars Devon Airflow Leather Jacket | Reviewed
New Products Engaged with Amber Grace Amber Grace shows off the Alpinestars Devon Airflow Leather Jacket.
1 Super Streetbike / by SSB Staff /


Bates American-Made Bomber Riding Boots
Bates Footwear's new Bomber riding boot offers motorcyclists premium performance, protection and all-day comfort both on and off the bike, and for those who like to buy American, the Bomber is 100% sourced and manufactured in the United States. The Bates design team drew inspiration from the company's military heritage, incorporating motorcycle-specific features and materials into their military
4 Motorcycle News /


Learning to ride, and not crash
Matt learns to ride over a weekend next to Lake Ontario. Is he ready for next season?
30 Canada Moto Guide / by Matt Bubbers /


MAG Merging Motorcycle-Superstore into J&P Cycles
12Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 1h
There is more movement in the online retail space for motorcycles, as the Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) is reported to be merging its two online stores: Motorcycle-Superstore and J&P Cycles. According to Powersports


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Helite Leather Airbag Jacket

TECH

Revolutionary motorbike engine
Like the '50s jet age and space age of the '60s, "rotary power" was a hot topic across the 1970s automotive sphere. Billed by apostles as the next phase in internal combustion, it was, for a time, just that.
3 Motorcycle News /


This Reference Chart Covers the Basics of Soldering At a Glance
1KLifehacker / by Eric Ravenscraft / 2h
Soldering electronics is a delicate art. If you’re just getting started learning how to solder , this handy reference chart can help you spot some common mistakes and make sure your work comes out right.


How To Set Throttle Free Play and Why It's Important | MC GARAGE
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The Racing Sheet

10 Things To Look Forward To In 2017
31MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 3h
The New Year has officially started, the real world of contracts finally lining up with the world of motorcycle racing. Riders who swapped factories are now free of their old contracts, their new contracts having commenced as the world


Kenny Roberts Video Interview: 1980 Yamaha OW48R Exposed
Ultimate MotorCycling / by Arthur Coldwells / 2h
We chatted with three-time GP Champion Kenny Roberts at the recent Arch Motorcycle track day, and he spoke of his career and his Yamaha YZR-500 OW48R!


Valentino Rossi and Ferrari in F1: What might have been?
77Motorsport.com / 41min
It was over a decade ago when MotoGP legend Rossi first took part in a bona fide F1 group test for Ferrari, lapping 0.7s off the pace of Michael Schumacher and putting him squarely in the frame for a switch of codes that would have shaken

Gallery: Valentino Rossi's Ferrari F1 test runs
Motorsport.com / 12min
From the editor, also read: Rossi and Fеrrari in F1: What might have been? Keep reading


The new owner of Formula One wants to make it more like the Super Bowl
The Formula One executive told the Financial Times: "There's no marketing, no research, no data, no digital platforms ... This sport has unique global content and hasn't done enough to take advantage of that. We need to build the rivalries and enable ...


Michael Lock Talks About the Future of Flat Track Racing
As discussed previously on Asphalt & Rubber, flat track racing in the United States will have a comprehensive makeover in 2017. The series will be rebranded as the American Flat Track Series, and the calendar expanded to 18 rounds. At the Superprestigio in Barcelona last weekend, the CEO of the American […] The post Michael Lock Talks About the Future of Flat Track Racing appeared first on Asphal
27 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Steve English /


Here are the odds on who will win the 2017 MotoGP title
RevZilla Articles / 12h
The British gambling firms have posted their odds for the 2017 MotoGP season. Who are the favorites? Where would you put your money?


Some F1 teams are “in big financial trouble” | F1 Fanatic Round-up
14F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 3h
In the round-up: Some F1 teams are "in big financial trouble" • Ricciardo 'can beat Hamilton in equal cars' • Hulkenberg doubts Force India can progress

The Gary Nixon Story ... Excerpt
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Wayne's Word: Installment One
MotoAmerica President and three-time 500cc World Champion Wayne Rainey says Happy New Year.


Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

[url=http://www.autonews.com/article/20170102/OEM04/301029971/bmw]BMW - Automotive News

BMW of North America is pinning hopes for growth in 2017 on the redesigned 5-series sedan, a vehicle that it will use to showcase the brand's high technology.


Should you buy a used BMW i3?
2Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 9h
Most people who buy EVs lease them, thanks to the increased tax incentives and the fact that electric vehicles have pretty terrible depreciation values. However, if you’re looking to have an electric vehicle for the long-term and want to


Stocks: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) Given a €85.00 Price ...
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (ETR:BMW) has been assigned a €85.00 ($93.41) target price by research analysts at S&P Global Inc. in a report released on ...


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

The Ferrari That No One Really Knew About: The Ferrari J50
Ferrari does really know how to surprise us. Their introduction of a brand-new ultra-limited-edition targa version of the 488 named Ferrari J50 definitely came out as a big surprise to everyone in the automobile industry. This is a more powerful version of the 488 and in addition to that, the J50 comes with more style and exclusivity to immediately make a good impression out of everyone. The comp
1 Supercars.net / by Mark Leofe Capaya... /


Lotus Exige Sport 380 - Autocar's favourite cars of the year
We're running through our favourites of 2016 - Mark Tisshaw has chosen the Lotus Exige Sport 380 Buying a new Lotus in recent years has required you to make some sort of apology for the quality, reliability, and why you didn’t just save yourself a lot of hassle and buy a Porsche instead, no matter how good it might be to drive. But key to the company’s mini revival in the past couple of years und
67 Autocar RSS Feed /


The 11 Most Expensive Cars Sold at Auction in 2016
Ogle the $35.7 million Ferrari here, cause it's the closest you'll ever get. The post The 11 Most Expensive Cars Sold at Auction in 2016 appeared first on WIRED .
40 WIRED / by Aarian Marshall /


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FWIW

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Trump team turns against ethanol, despite campaign rhetoric
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Ethanol "A black cesspool of trading if there ever was one." Continue reading Trump team turns against ethanol, despite campaign rhetoric Trump team turns against ethanol, despite campaign rhetoric originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 28 Dec 2016 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email this | Comments
71 Autoblog Green / by Sebastian Blanco /

Step Aboard the Original Air Force One for a Fascinating 3D Tour
The Boeing 707 that served Eisenhower, JFK, LBJ, and Nixon is spartan by modern standards. The post Step Aboard the Original Air Force One for a Fascinating 3D Tour appeared first on WIRED .
1K WIRED / by Jack Stewart /


New Year's Comet A Bad Omen? Comet 45P To Herald Year Of Better Comet Viewing
Comets are historically seen as omens of bad luck. Comet 45P will appear on New Year's Eve, but people can expect to see more comets through most of 2017.
6 Tech Times : Top News /

Published on Jan 1, 2017
This VHS is from 1852 or maybe 2001. Larry Maiers sat down with Carl Fogarty at some Euro WSBK race. Then Larry's wife taped the over the first half with some PBS show on yarn. Seems fitting, frankly.
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BIKE CANDY

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There are some stunning bikes for sale at the Las Vegas auction this month
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These are our pick of the motorcycles for sale at the Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction later this month. Bonham’s are hosting their seventh, annual Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction at the Rio Hotel & Casino on Thursday, January 26th


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Racing Concepts - Suzuki Katana "Cooley Project" by Speed Junkies
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1100 superlegera concept / Mgraphisme
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Suzuki GS1000E project
3Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 2h
Phillip sends us a beautiful motorcycle, inspired by the muscular stars of the past AMA Superbike Championship . - Phillip Thai - " Bike was bought fairly stockist. With GS1100 aluminum swingarm, new paint, cut handle bars, and


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BMW R100 Tracker #2 by Fuel Motorcycles: evoluzione della speciehttp://www.motoblog.it/post/832426/bmw-r100-tracker-2-by-fuel-motorcycles-evoluzione-della-specie
Vi abbiamo più volte parlato di Fuel Bespoke Motocycles : l'ultima volta è stata quando vi abbiamo mostrato la Fuel Strada 800 , una Ducati Scrambler che sogna la mitica 900 SuperSport degli anni '70. Quelli che tra di voi hanno una memoria di ferro, tuttavia, si ricorderanno anche di una particolarissima BMW R100 RS , personalizzata in puro stile tracker dal customizer catalano: era il 2012, e v
1 Motoblog.it / by Manuele Cecconi


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Clubman Racer Limited Editionhttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2016/12/clubman-racer-limited-edition.html
Shiro Nakajima di 46 Works , dopo aver presentato la Clubman Racer , la special creata su base Nine T , ora ha deciso di realizzare un serie limita di soli 5 pezzi. Con L'idea di costruire un moto adatta ad girare in pista la domenica e portati in ufficio tutto il resto della settimana
100+ RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage /


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Matteucci Garage DAGAhttp://thebikeshed.cc/2016/12/21/matteucci-garage-daga/
Flamboyant and artistic customiser Marco Matteucci isn’t one to shy away from trying something a bit different. Perhaps one of the reasons he’s been preoccupied with other marques and it’s taken him this long before trying his hand at building a BMW Airhead. With one of Europe’s largest custom shows,EICMA, just a month away Marco threw caution to the wind and rolled a 1984 R80ST into the workshop
300+ the Bike Shed / by Ross Sharp /


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Sale 23804 Lot 219: 1938 BMW 597cc R61 with Stoye Sidecar Frame no. 508520 Engine no. 604178http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/23804/lot/219/
1938 BMW 597cc R61 with Stoye Sidecar Frame no. 508520 Engine no. 604178 • An older German restoration • Art Deco style Stoye sidecar A company with its roots in the aero engine business, BMW brought the same innovative spirit to its cars and motorcycles that had made its aircraft engines some of WWI's finest. At a time when single-cylinder and V-twin engines were the norm in motorcycling, BMW op
1 Bonhams Auctioneers /
 
Re: The story asking for change for new bicycle 'rule' that could impact safety of motorcyclists in Australia/Tasmania:

Quote:
[video]Cyclist rule endangers motorcyclists[/video]
3Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 3h
The rule allowing drivers to cross a solid white line to overtake a cyclist is putting the lives of motorcyclists in danger, according to crash victim Maritha Keyser (pictured above) and rider groups.
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A chilling video for sure although it seems to me the oncoming vehicle passing the bicycle in a curve was certainly performing an unsafe pass which was not the spirit of this road 'rule'.
 
Including that particular video was an irrelevant, inflammatory choice. The law in question involves crossing white lines where it is safe to do so. The video shows a van crossing yellow lines on a blind curve. Even under the new law, the van should have slowed until a clear view allowed safely passing the bicycle.
 
The Racing Sheet : 3 January 2017



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Days Routehttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-2/day-s-route.html Leg 2

Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage 1

Provisional Bike Rankings

Provisional Quad Rankings - Stage 1http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEQ_02.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_02.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Stage 1http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_02.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGA_02.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Stage 1http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEC_02.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGC_02.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Stage 1http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CES_02.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGS_02.pdf

Stage 2 Summary - Car/Bike - (Resistencia / San Miguel de Tucumán) - Dakar 2017
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Étape 2 - Top moment - (Resistencia / San Miguel de Tucumán) - Dakar 2017
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Étape 2 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Étape 2 - Tarjeta postal / Touristic postcard / Carte postale; powered by Argentina
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Dakar Rally, Stage 2: Price leads Walkner in KTM 1-2http://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/dakar-rally-stage-2-price-leads-walkner-in-ktm-1-2-862684/
Reigning Dakar Rally bikes champion Toby Price has taken the lead of the 2017 race ahead of factory KTM teammate Mathias Walkner after winning stage two.


Loeb lights up Stage 2 of the Dakar Rally 2017http://www.redbull.com/nz/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331836455485/dakar-rally-stage-two-report
If the competitors thought the opening stage of this year's Dakar Rally was a tough one, they faced a mammoth 803km total distance from Resistencia to San Miguel de Tucumán on day two, with a 275km timed stage putting them through their paces.


Dakar 2017, Stage 2: Van den Brink goes fastest to take trucks leadhttp://www.motorsport.com/dakar/new...rink-goes-fastest-to-take-trucks-lead-862751/
Renault's Martin Van den Brink set the pace in the truck category of Stage 2 in the Dakar Rally, building a lead of over three minutes.


017 Dakar Rally – Stage 2: Resistencia - San Miguel de Tucumán, 803 km2https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glo...ncia-san-miguel-de-tucumán-803-km?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 7h
• Two MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars move up the top ten leader board • Al-Rajhi completes Stage 2 in sixth place; Hirvonen eighth • Przygonski climbs to 12th overall


MINI 2017 Dakar Rally Media Pack now available for download.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...a-pack-now-available-for-download?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 10h
• Media Pack available in six languages. • Detailed car and competitor content. • Content images available to download.


2017 Dakar Rally – Stage 2: Toby Price Takes Over the Leadhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/2017-dakar-rally-stage-2-results/
21Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 3h
Today marks the real start of the 2017 Dakar Rally, with Stage 2 taking competitors on a 803km trip (275km on the timed special) through the Chaco region of Argentina. Navigation wasn’t too hard on the racers for this stage,


FWIW
A small family emergency resulted in a Stage 2 delay. Things should be back off track for Stage 3 Wednesday.
 
I don't know where you get all this stuff you post ?....But I can't thank you enough for doing it !!........so I'll just say a huge THANK YOU !!!!

I really enjoy it......you should produce ? / host ? a TV channel.......nothing there is near as interesting & enjoyable as this !!

Hope the new year is good to you & yours.
 
I don't know where you get all this stuff you post ?....But I can't thank you enough for doing it !!........so I'll just say a huge THANK YOU !!!!

I really enjoy it......you should produce ? / host ? a TV channel.......nothing there is near as interesting & enjoyable as this !!

Hope the new year is good to you & yours.

Thank you for being a follower and the kind words. I am pleased you enjoy it.

Happy New Year to you and yours...and all the readers of this thread.
 
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STAGE 3


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Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage 3

Provisional Bike Rankings

Provisional Quad Rankings - Stage 3http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEQ_03.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_03.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Stage 3http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_03.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGA_03.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Stage 3http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEC_03.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGC_03.pdf


Stage 3 Summary - Car/Bike - (San Miguel de Tucumán / San Salvador de Jujuy) - Dakar 2017
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Étape 3 - Top moment - (San Miguel de Tucumán / San Salvador de Jujuy) - Dakar 2017
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Étape 3 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Étape 3 - Paisaje del día / Landscape of the day / Paysage du jour; powered by Argentina


Dakar Rally 2017: Wednesday Results, Reaction and Updated Route Schedulehttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/...y-results-reaction-and-updated-route-schedule

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Bleacher Report Dakar Rally 2017: Wednesday Results, Reaction and Updated Route Schedule Bleacher Report Spanish rider Joan Barreda took[...]


Good first day in Dakar Rally for Team De Groot Freshgrouphttp://www.freshplaza.com/article/168860/Good-first-day-in-Dakar-Rally-for-Team-De-Groot-Freshgroup

Dakar Rally / FreshPlaza / 1h
FreshPlaza Good first day in Dakar Rally for Team De Groot Freshgroup FreshPlaza Yesterday 146 motorbikes, 83 cars, 50 trucks and 37 quads left the starting point in Ascuncion (Paraguay) for the 39th edition of the Dakar Rally .

Dakar Rally 2017 - Stage 3 - Motorcycle Overview. WINNER: Joan Barreda Bort (Honda)
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CS Santosh provides better finish in second stage of Dakar Rallyhttp://www.sportstarlive.com/motors...econd-stage-of-dakar-rally/article9458692.ece
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Sportstarlive CS Santosh provides better finish in second stage of Dakar RallySportstarlive India's CS Santosh bettered his first stage performance as he finished 37th In the second stage of the Dakar Rally in the motorbikes category.


Dakar Magazinehttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-3/adrenalin.html

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“As it was me who caused the damage, it is me who has to help repairing it.” Dutch driver Jan van de Laar normally doesn't spend his nights in the bivouac in an overall working on his truck. But the driver of truck 526 took the blame for smashing up his vehicle during the second stage and paid for it. It was a narrow escape. In the dust Van de Laar and his crew overlooked a left turn and the only option was to go straight. “There was no other way but to run the truck sideways into a tree. Luckily the truck was only slightly dented and so was the tree. We were able to move on without major problems. But I cannot let the mechanics do all the dirty work while even late at night it is still this hot. After all the damage is my fault.”

After five Dakars on a bike, Bruno Da Costa is tackling the 2017 edition on a Quaddy Yamaha 700 Raptor. Even with two more wheels, his South American adventure is anything but a walk in the park…


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“I've done five Dakar rallies on a bike, but I've never experienced a stage as difficult as that, due to the heat”. On arrival at the race course in San Miguel de Tucuman, Bruno Da Costa looked for any shade he could find, to take off his helmet. Unfortunately, it was scarce. With the blazing sun beating down on the region of Santiago del Estero, the mercury was flirting with 50°C. “I was on the verge of passing out,” says the rider of Yamaha Quad #262, “even though I had drunk almost a dozen litres of water since this morning”. For his first Dakar on four wheels, Bruno did not expect to suffer as much and as soon as the second day of racing. “I'm rediscovering riding,” explains the Frenchman. “It's a different type of sensation from the bike, but unlike you might imagine, it isn't easier. In some situations, you are better off, but worse off in others… The trajectories are less accurate and you have to accept having handlebars that are less reliable”. With the ambition of finishing the rally in an honourable position, Da Costa cannot wait to reach higher altitude in Bolivia. “It won't be as hot,” he hopes, “so it won't be as tough on the body”.

The images of his many rolls on the first special are zipping around the world on the social networks. Like any rookie, Gustavo Gallego dreamed of his first Dakar. But it is likely his dreams did not resemble that…


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“I could see another quad in the distance and I wanted to position myself to overtake. But then I entered a cloud of dust and hit a big hole that I hadn't seen!” On the tracks of earth and stones, the Argentinean rider was thrown off his vehicle which bounced along the tracks for several long seconds. “I wasn't even scared,” he says, looking back on the event. “I was able to resume racing thanks to Mariano Bennazar who towed me for the time it took to restart the quad”. There was no mechanical damage or injuries as good fortune smiled on Gustavo. It was perhaps not a miracle, because on the second special, the first long and tricky stage finishing in Tucuman this Tuesday, the impetuous Argentinean rode in a more controlled way and thus enjoyed a stage that was “easy and calm”. The winner of the 2016 Ruta 40 learned a great deal within the space of 24 hours…

Having finished the second special in forty-eighth position, Toomas Triisa is keen to tackle the Bolivian summits, and not only to enjoy their cooler temperatures.


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The second day of racing will not leave Toomas Triisa with lasting memories. “It was dangerous, very fast and not very interesting,” sums up the Estonian who is participating this year in his second Dakar. “I took part in 2014 with the ambition of finishing the rally,” he explains. “I decided to register again this year in the unassisted biker category with the goal of climbing onto the podium. I think it's a more exciting challenge. I wanted to aim for a good result”. In order to do this, Toomas hopes to make the next stages count. “It will be more technically tough and more conducive to riding,” he hopes. “We'll also start to climb. I'm glad to see the Andes Mountains on the horizon. The climate will be nicer. I'm from Estonia and I'm not used to such heat”.

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Dakar Rally 2017. Photographer. Ricardo Moraes. Location. ASUNCION, Paraguay. Reuters / Monday, January 02, 2017. Daniel Mazzuco of Argentina rides his Can-Am during the first stage of the Dakar Rally from Asuncion, Paraguay to Resistencia, ...


Dakar Rally 2017 photos: Day 1 of brutal race…http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/01/...rom-day-1-of-race-from-paraguay-to-argentina/
Milan Engel, of the Czech Republic, pushes his KTM motorbike with the help of spectators after he fell during the first stage of the Dakar Rally between Asuncion, Paraguay and Resistencia, Argentina, Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. The race will pass through ...


Hero MotoSports Off to a Satisfying Dakar Debut
Bike India / by Joshua Varghese / 8h
C.S. Santosh and Joaquim Rodrigues presented an eventful start to the team’s Dakar debut. Rodrigues stole the show by entering the first timed section in 27 th place and finishing in 16th place in the provisional general classification.


Totaled: The Rally Dakar Legacy | Dakar 2017
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Stage 3 - Dakar Stories - Dakar 2017
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TRUCKS

Bikes are the main focus of these posts. Dakar’s trucks make me giggle in a very good way. They fascinate many of you and me so I thought I would include a few videos focusing in on them.

Dakar 2017 - Prologue (Eurol VEKA MAN Rally Team)

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Dakar 2017 - Arrival in Paraguay (Eurol VEKA MAN Rally Team)

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Dakar 2017 - Stage 01 Resistencia (Eurol VEKA MAN Rally Team)

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Dakar 2017 - Stage 02 Tucuman (Eurol VEKA MAN Rally Team)

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The Racing Sheet : 5 January 2017 | Stage 4


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Stage 4 - Days Routehttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-4/day-s-route.html

Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage 4

Provisional Bike Rankings

Provisional Quad Rankings - Stage 4http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEQ_04.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_04.pdf

fProvisional Car Rankings - Stage 4http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_04.pd

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGA_04.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Stage 4http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEC_04.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGC_04.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Stage 4http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CES_04.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGS_04.pdf

Dakar Rally 2017: Stars are falling on Stage 4http://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331836455728/dakar-rally-stage-four-report
The KTM rider, who last year became the first Australian to win the Dakar Rally, was leading Stage 4 and closing on the finish line when he crashed heavily, fracturing the femur on his left leg.


Motorcyclist struck by lightning during Dakar Rallyfinishes in 15th placehttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/w...gentina-south-america-motorbike-a7511071.html
Dakar Rally / The Independent / 3h
The Independent Motorcyclist struck by lightning during Dakar Rally finishes in 15th place The Independent A motorcyclist has been struck by lightning during the gruelling Dakar Rally in South America.
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ASS: Sport - Slovakian motorcyclist survives lightning strike in ...http://tass.com/sport/923831
Dakar Rally / TASS / 3h
Slovakian motorcyclist Ivan Jakes has miraculously survived a lightning strike while riding his motorbike in the Dakar rally in South ... and more


Dakar Rally / Motorsport.com, Edition / 3h
Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Al-Attiyah forced to retire from Dakar RallyMotorsport.com, Edition: Global Nasser Al-Attiyah has been forced to retire from the Dakar Rally following t[...]

Stage 4 Summary - Car/Bike - (San Salvador de Jujuy / Tupiza) - Dakar 2017
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Étape 4 - Top moment - (San Salvador de Jujuy / Tupiza) - Dakar 2017
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Étape 4 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Étape 4 - Paisaje del día / Landscape of the day / Paysage du jour; powered by Bolivia
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Étape 4 - Tarjeta postal / Touristic postcard / Carte postale; powered by Bolivia
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Stage 4 - Dakar Stories - Dakar 2017
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Mixed fortunes for CS Santosh and Joaquim Rodrigues at Dakar Rally 2017http://www.hindustantimes.com/other...-rally-2017/story-OfKAGZ55tvUExnGlFkSMHI.html
Dakar Rally / Hindustan Times / 2h
Hindustan Times Mixed fortunes for CS Santosh and Joaquim Rodrigues atDakar Rally 2017 Hindustan Times ...


Stage 3 Leftovers

2017 Dakar Rally – Stage 3: San Miguel de Tucumán – San Salvador de Jujuy, 780 kmhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...án-–-san-salvador-de-jujuy-780-km?language=en
• Four MINI cars in top ten overall • Fourth place finish in Stage 3 for Hirvonen • Top 10 finishes for Terranova, Al Rajhi and Przygonski
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2017 Dakar Rally Stage 3, Motorcycles: Honda’s Barreda Takes Leadhttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...tage-3-motorcycles-hondas-barreda-takes-lead/
Honda's Joan Barreda became the third winner so far in three stages of the 2017 Dakar Rally, the Spaniard also securing the overall lead. The post 2017 Dakar Rally Stage 3, Motorcycles: Honda’s Barreda Takes Lead appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
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Price drops to fifth after Dakar’s third stagehttp://www.cycletorque.com.au/price-drops-fifth-dakars-third-stage/
From KTM: Like many riders, Sam Sunderland ’s teammates Toby Price , the winner of stage two, and Matthias Walkner , both got into difficulties in the early part of the stage. They, and many others lost time in their battle against difficult navigation, fesh-fesh, camel grass and riverbeds. Price was ninth in the stage and dropped in the overall standings to fifth position. Walkner, who incurred
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Renet Third, Quintanilla Fourth In Difficult Stage Three Of The Dakar Rallyhttp://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/dakar-st3/
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna factory riders Pela Renet of France and Chilean Pablo Quintanilla finished a strong third and fourth in stage three of the Dakar Rally on Wednesday as the world’s toughest offroad
Dakar Rally 2017 - Stage 3 - Summary of trucks. WINNER: Eduard Nikolaev (KAMAZ)
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Dakar Rally 2017 - Stage 3 - Accident with triple rollover (Abu-Issa with the mini)
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Rally Dakar 2017 - Etapa 3 - Resumen de Quads, lidera Gonzalez. (ARG)
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Days Routehttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-5/day-s-route.html

Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage 1

Provisional Bike Rankings

Provisional Quad Rankings - Stage 5http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEQ_05.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_05.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Stage5http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_05.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGA_05.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Stage 5http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEC_05.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGC_05.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Stage 5http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CES_05.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGS_05.pdf


Stage 5 Summary - Car/Bike - (Tupiza / Oruro) - Dakar 2017
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Étape 5 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Étape 5 - Tarjeta postal / Touristic postcard / Carte postale; powered by Bolivia
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Étape 5 - Paisaje del día / Landscape of the day / Paysage du jour; powered by Bolivia
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Stage 5 - Dakar Explore: Purmamarca, the city in the desert - Dakar
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Dakar Rally 2017http://www.newsday.com/sports/motor-racing/dakar-rally-2017-1.12875892
UNSPECIFIED, ARGENTINA - JANUARY 05: Milan Engel of the Czech Republic and KTM falls of his a 450 Rally Replica KTM bike in the Classe 2.1 : Super Production during stage four of the 2017 Dakar Rally between San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina and ...


Fortune Smiles and Frowns at Sherco TVS Factory Rally Team at Dakarhttp://bikeindia.in/fortune-smiles-and-frowns-at-sherco-tvs-factory-rally-team-at-dakar/
Mixed emotions were evident at Sherco TVS Factory Rally Team when two riders performed well while the third crashed out. Dakar Day Three put Sherco TVS Factory Rally Team in an ambiguous state. Juan Pedrero Garcia, the Spanish rider from Sherco TVS served the best performance from the team by putting himself in the 16 th place; just 33 minutes and 56 seconds behind the winner. The effort saw him
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Behind the Scenes of the Dakar Rally | Dirt Riderhttp://www.dirtrider.com/behind-scenes-dakar-rally
Dakar Rally / Dirt Rider Magazine / 5h
Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Behind the Scenes of the Dakar Rally | Dirt Rider Dirt Rider Magazine Here are some things you need to know about theDakar Rally with behind the scenes highlights.

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Sainz withdraws from Dakar after crashhttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-motor-rally-dakar-idUSKBN14Q17B
Former winner and leading contender Carlos Sainz has withdrawn from the Dakar Rally after rolling his Peugeot into a ravine on Thursday's fourth stage in Bolivia, his team said


Leftovers

Stage 3 & 4 Summary - Quad/Truck - Dakar 2017
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2017 Dakar Rally – Stage 4: San Salvador de Jujuy - Tupiza, 521 kmhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...n-salvador-de-jujuy-tupiza-521-km?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
• Hirvonen climbs to 3rd overall after 2nd place finish in today’s stage • Przygonski 7th overall ahead of Terranova in 8th • Best ever stage performance for Garafulic; now 9th overall


Quintanilla Second Overall After Dakar Stage Fourhttp://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/dakar-2017/dakar-st-4-2017/
News / 1h
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna factory rider Pablo Quintanilla continued his quest for a top position in the Dakar Rally 2017 with another consistent ride in a difficult fourth stage to finish in sixth place. The Chilean rider has now moved

FWIW: The Stage 6 post will be late on Saturday. Tomorrow afternoon I will be on the road to Appleton WI. Sunday is a day of rest for Dakar and me. They will be resting and repairing their vehicles. I will be cheering for the Packers at Lambeau. Back Monday to what passes for normal in this thread.

Now on top the rest of the Racing Sheet news.


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Teenager Alex Murley pens deal to lead World Supersport charge in 2017https://solihullobserver.co.uk/spor...deal-to-lead-world-supersport-charge-in-2017/
MOTORSPORT: PROMISING teenage motorcyclist Alex Murley has put pen to paper by signing a new deal which will see him race in the World Supersport 300cc Championship next season. It was confirmed last week the 17-year-old will spearhead Team ...


World Superbike: Ten Kate Racing Goes Up Against the Big Factory Teamshttp://www.sportrider.com/world-superbike-ten-kate-racing-faces-big-factory-teams
Meet the “David” of the World Superbike Championship: Ten Kate Racing. “A local dealer who went racing, I think you would call us,” team principal Ronald Ten Kate said



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How MotoGP engine-braking control workshttp://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motogp/how-motogp-engine-braking-control-works
If you've been into MotoGP since the early days of 990cc four-strokes you will surely remember watching in delight as a rider braked hard with the rear wheel slewing this way and that, before flopping the bike into a corner.


9 reasons why...2017 could be even better than 2016!http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2016/12/16/9-reasons-why-2017-could-be-even-better-than-2016/217512
20Knews RSS on motogp.com / 3d
This past season broke records and made history, but MotoGP™ can keep betting better...


MOTOGP: Honda tests 2017 engine for first timehttp://www.racer.com/more/moto-gp/item/134248-honda-tests-2017-motogp-engine-for-first-time
4MOTOGP / 3mo
Honda's Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa tested its 2017 MotoGP engine for the first time at Misano on Tuesday. Related Stories The factory outfit stayed on after the San Marino Grand Prix, but its plan...


Pol Espargaro: “We’re here to show KTM can do it”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/01/04/pol-espargaro-we-re-here-to-show-ktm-can-do-it/217733
5news RSS on motogp.com / 1d
KTM rider sits down with motogp.com to talk for the first time about the year and project ahead


Lorenzo says Ducati won't force him to change riding stylehttp://www.motorsport.com/motogp/ne...on-t-force-him-to-change-riding-style-862633/
400+Motorsport.com / 2d
Over the two days of testing that took place at Valencia, two days after the end of the 2016 season, Lorenzo looked very comfortable on the Desmosedici, despite Ducati openly admitting that they were expecting the Spaniard to set


Cal Crutchlow not set on returning to a MotoGP factory teamhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/127641
Cal Crutchlow says he won't leave LCR Honda simply to become a factory rider again in MotoGP. The Briton joined Lucio Cecchinello's satellite outfit in 2015 after a single season with Ducati, which followed Crutchlow's first three years in MotoGP with ...


Mahindra Q&A: From Moto3 outsider to contenderhttp://www.motorsport.com/moto3/news/mahindra-q-a-from-moto3-outsider-to-contender-862561/
91Motorsport.com / 4h
The Indian marque took its first win at the hands of Francesco Bagnaia in the Assen race in 2016, with the Italian rider then adding a second win later in the year in dramatic fashion at Sepang.


Hungaroring targeting MotoGP round in 2018 - MotoGP - Autosporthttps://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/127657/hungaroring-targeting-motogp-round
Hungaroring officials have revealed plans to bring MotoGP to the Budapest circuit in 2018, following the completion of major works this year.



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MotoAmerica Racer Josh Day Won't Retire After Brain Injury Crashhttp://www.autoevolution.com/news/m...t-retire-after-brain-injury-crash-114333.html
If you're not familiar with the subject, Josh Day's life took a sharp turn in the first round of the 2016 MotoAmerica Championship at the Circuit of The Americas in Austin, TX, which set a chain of events that he didn't realize at first, but had a ...


MotoAmerica: Concussion danger for roadracing brought to lighthttp://www.sportrider.com/motoamerica-concussion-danger-for-roadracing-brought-to-light
Words like retirement just don't seem applicable to the young Floridian, but a brain injury last season had the MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 racer and his wife Lauren coming to the decision that it was time to close his chapter as a professional road racer



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Explained: Battery Thermal Management in Formula E Race Carshttp://blog.caranddriver.com/explained-battery-thermal-management-in-formula-e-race-cars/
We recently received an inquiry from a reader who wondered, after reading how the Tesla Model S protected its batteries from excess heat during an all-out lap of VIR, how the all-electric Formula E race cars deal with the heat issue. After all, it's ...


Former DTM winner Lohr joins Venturi Formula Eteamhttp://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/former-dtm-winner-lohr-joins-venturi-formula-e-team-863184/
formula e / Motorsport.com, Edition / 1min
Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Former DTM winner Lohr joins VenturiFormula E team Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Ellen Lohr, the only woman to have won a DTM race, has joined the Venturi Formula E team as Marketing Manager.


Formula E Considers Its Own Esports League For Sim Racinghttp://www.kotaku.com.au/2017/01/formula-e-considers-its-own-esports-league/
formula e / Kotaku Australia / 10h
Kotaku Australia Formula E Considers Its Own Esports League For Sim Racing Kotaku Australia As part of this year's CES shenanigans, the Formula Emotorsport is holding a little esports event of their own.


Dragon unaffected by Mattiacci Faraday Future departurehttp://www.motorsport.com/formula-e...by-mattiacci-faraday-future-departure-862738/
formula e / Motorsport.com, Edition / 23h
[...]insists that former Ferrari F1 boss Marco Mattiacci's departure from the technology company will have no bearing on its Formula E effort.


Formula E Hits The Strip In Las Vegas!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHg1-SlXmJY
21FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E Championship / 3h
The all-electric Formula E Championship convoyed with the Qualcomm Safety Car - the BMW i8 - and the new Jaguar I-PACE Concept on its first public demonstration, in the hands of Sam Bird (DS Virgin Racing), Antonio Felix da


Venturi Formula E Team HQ Tour! - Formula Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XGZ49XzoQc
5FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E Championship / 7h
We visited Venturi's headquarters in Monaco to have a look round the garages and offices with team manager Delphine Biscaye. Subscribe For More Formula E: https://goo.gl/med6hM Race Tickets: http://info.fiaformulae.com/ Visit Our Site



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F1 suspension row brews ahead of 2017 seasonhttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-suspension-row-brews-ahead-of-2017-season-862612/
1KMotorsport.com / 2d
Even though the high-tech FRIC (Front and Rear InterConnected) suspension system was effectively banned in 2014, it has not stopped some outfits finding alternative ways to improve the handling of their cars.

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Ferrari letter prompts row over 2017 Formula 1 suspension designshttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/127615
Leading Formula 1 teams could be forced to revise their suspension systems on the eve of the 2017 season following a Ferrari query over technology pioneered by Mercedes.


Newey unimpressed with hybrid F1 rules | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/01/02/f1-fanatic-round-up-0201-3/
In the round-up: Newey unimpressed with hybrid F1 rules • Hulkenberg will give Renault "sense of direction"
52 F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog / by Keith Collantine /


Suspension row likely to rumble on into 2017 F1 season despite successful Ferrari challengehttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...-season-despite-successful-ferrari-challenge/
60James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 1d
Ferrari has successfully challenged the legality of suspension technology that rival teams have been using, but the row is set to rumble on into the 2017 season. F1 banned the FRIC (Front and Rear InterConnected) suspension system


Mercedes confirm W08 car launch date as 2017 preparations continuehttp://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...car-launch-date-as-2017-preparations-continue
Mercedes will launch their 2017 car to defend Formula 1's world titles at Silverstone on February 23. The triple champions will unveil the W08 and take to the British GP track for a filming day, the day before rivals Ferrari launch their new car and ...


Bottas Mercedes factory visit suggests deal is donehttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/bottas-mercedes-factory-visit-suggests-deal-is-done-862197/
Sources have revealed that Bottas made a secret visit to Mercedes’ Brackley headquarters in the days leading up to Christmas. There has been no official confirmation of the news, but it is suggested he tried out the cockpit of the team’s 2017 car to help with planning for his seating position, and ran through initial technical preparations with the engineers that he could be working ... Keep readi
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Mercedes delay on Valtteri Bottas suggests indecision is rife: There is no faith in youthhttp://www.express.co.ukhttp//www.e...altteri-Bottas-indecision-rife-no-faith-youth
Daily Express / 8h
MERCEDES are understood to be on the verge of completing a deal to bring Valtteri Bottas over from Williams to replace retiring world champion Nico Rosberg.


Force India announces 2017 car launch datehttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/force-india-announces-2017-car-launch-date-863090/
400+Motorsport.com / 13h
The team, the third to reveal its launch date, will thus unveil its new contender a day ahead of champion Mercedes and two before Ferrari. The VJM10 will be driven by Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon this year, after Nico Hulkenberg


Manor Racing enter administration and are on brink of collapsehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38530855
300+BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 1h
Manor Racing enter administration after talks with potential buyers falter and will collapse without new investment.

FWIW What impact would a reduced grid have in 2017. With cars gaining width, bringing the ability to overtake into question, a reduced grid could allow for tv director selected racing shots to be more exciting. Does this make for exciting racing or just a better show is the underlying question.


British Grand Prix at Silverstone 'under threat'http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38526002
54BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 1h
The future of the British Grand Prix at Silverstone is reportedly under threat because of the financial risk of staging it.


Formula 1 is an outdated snooze-fest – the British Grand Prix at Silverstone must end to make room for better motorsporthttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/com...d-snooze-fest-british-grand-prix-silverstone/
Watching the race was usually rewarding. There were teams and drivers worth reading into, with at least one emphatic conversation guaranteed the following morning at your school or workplace.


Scrapping F1 hybrid engines only way to stop Mercedes - Ecclestonehttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/s...-only-way-to-stop-mercedes-ecclestone-863209/
500+Motorsport.com / 7h
F1 is preparing for a radical overhaul of its aero regulations this year, with it hoped that wider and faster cars will improve the spectacle and help shake up the order. But Ecclestone thinks that the changes will not be enough.


Force India announces launch date of 2017 carhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/21132
F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Steven De Groote / 1h
Force India has announced that they will unveil their new 2017 contender at Silverstone on 22 February. The team looks to perform a shakedown at the track before setting off to Barcelona for the start of winter testing.

Grill The Grid - Sir Jackie Stewart
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Ginetta Announce New LMP1 Chassis For 2018http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/ginetta-announce-new-lmp1-chassis-for-2018_4693.html
1KFIA WEC News / 1d
Ginetta has today announced it will be producing an LMP1 chassis for the 2018 World Endurance Championship. With the 2018 non-hybrid LMP1 rules having been set, Ginetta feels it offers an open forum for design comparative to the


Design legend Reynard joins Ginetta 2018 LMP1 projecthttp://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/design-legend-reynard-joins-ginetta-2018-lmp1-project-862721/
200+Motorsport.com / 1d
As first revealed by Motorsport.com, Ginetta is aiming for a multi-car attack on next year’s WEC and the Le Mans 24 Hours with the new P1. It intends to produce a batch of 10 chassis


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Other Racing News

Racing Blog: Ed Sorbo Of Lindemann Engineering Looking For Development Riderhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=10e49b89-9190-4352-b43b-4edd21c6118b
10Roadracingworld.com / 4h
FIRST PERSON/OPINION: Factory Development Rider Experience Two Fischer MRX’s live at Lindemann Engineering. One, Wave, is new with zero miles. The other, Particle, is a gentleman’s trackday/racebike. ...
 
The Racing Sheet :7 January 2017

Stage 6



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Stage cancelled!
Some competitors are still making their way through the special. Extreme weather conditions are preventing competitors and their vehicles from reaching the bivouac and preparing for tomorrow's stage properly. Furthermore, the scouts sent by the organisers to reconnoitre tomorrow's stage have reported the terrain is steadily deteriorating. As a result, stage 6 from Oruro to La Paz has been cancelled.

Days Route Stage 6http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-6/day-s-route.html


Stage 6 of Dakar Rally falls foul of the weatherhttp://www.redbull.com/us/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331836456341/dakar-rally-stage-six-report
Dakar Rally / Red Bull / 1h
Stage 6 of Dakar Rally falls foul of the weather Red Bull Stage 6 of the 2017Dakar Rally was cancelled on Saturday, as the race or[...]


In the News

2017 Dakar Rally Drivers Race Through South Americahttp://www.nbcnews.com/slideshow/2017-dakar-drivers-race-through-south-america-n703421
Dakar Rally / NBCNews.com / 1h
NBCNews.com 2017 Dakar Rally Drivers Race Through South America NBCNews.com Pierre Renet of France rides his Husqvarna from San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina to Tupiza, Bolivia during the fourth stage of the Dakar Rally on Jan. 5, 2017.


Spectators narrowly avoid disaster in horror Dakar Rally crashhttps://au.sports.yahoo.com/motorsp...kar-rally-spectators-narrowly-avoid-disaster/
Dakar Rally / Yahoo7 Sport / 1h
Yahoo7 Sport Spectators narrowly avoid disaster in horror Dakar Rally crash Yahoo7 Sport Sainz was lucky to walk way unscathed but was forced out of theDakar Rally after his Peugeot was badly damaged

Étape 6 - Paisaje del día / Landscape of the day / Paysage du jour; powered by Bolivia
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Stage 6 - Dakar Stories - Dakar 2017
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Étape 6 - Tarjeta postal / Touristic postcard / Carte postale; powered by Bolivia
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Stage 6 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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The Racing Sheet : 9 January 2017


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Days Route Stage 7http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-7/day-s-route.html

Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage 7[/url]

Provisional Bike Raningshttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGM_07.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Stage 7http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEQ_07.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_07.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Stage 7http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_07.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGA_07.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Stage 7http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEC_07.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGC_07.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Stage 7http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CES_07.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGS_07.pdf

Stage 7 - Dakar Explore - Dakar 2017
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2017 Dakar Rally - Week #1 Recap
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Dakar Rally Stage 6: Oruro to La Paz
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Stage 7 Summary - Car/Bike - (La Paz / Uyuni) - Dakar 2017
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Stage 7 - Landscape of the day; powered by Bolivia
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Stage 7 - Touristic postcard; powered by Bolivia
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Dakar 2017 - Rest day (Eurol VEKA MAN Rally Team)
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Dakar 2017 - MEGA JUMP! Stage 04 Tupiza (Eurol VEKA MAN Rally Team)
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FWIW -

I will be posting the Tuesday reader in the afternoon with the Dakar update. I am behind due to my trip and I want to find more information on the Polaris announcement today that they will be closing production of the Victory line of motorcycles. While recent press releases have shown strong percentage increases in sales, in preliminary news Polaris sighted loosing money on the product line in three of the previous five years. The same reports put Victory at approximately three percent of Polaris production. The Indian line will remain. Polaris sighted steady growth and room for more growth in the Indian line versus the Victory line.
 
Dakar Update and Tuesday Reader: 10 January 2017



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Days Route Stage8http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-8/day-s-route.html

Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage 8

Provisional Bike Rankings

Provisional Quad Rankings - Stage 8http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEQ_08.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_08.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Stage 8http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_08.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGA_08.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Stage 8http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEC_08.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGC_08.pdf



Stage 8 - Top moment - (Uyuni / Salta) - Dakar 2017
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Stage 8 Summary - Car/Bike - (Uyuni / Salta) - Dakar 2017
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Stage 8 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Stage 8 - Dakar Explore - Dakar 2017
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Stage 8 - Touristic postcard; powered by Argentina
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Stage 8 - Landscape of the day; powered by Argentina
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Dakar 2017: Watch the Best Action from Week 1
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2017 Dakar Rally - Stage 7: La Paz - Uyuni, 622 kmhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...y-stage-7:-la-paz-uyuni-622-km?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 14h
• Hirvonen returns to form with 4th place stage finish • Top 10 stage finishes for Al Rajhi, Garafulic and Terranova • Hirvonen maintains top five position overall

Get on the inside of the Dakar with a mechanichttp://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331838478013/mechanic-inside-the-dakar-rally
Dakar Rally / Red Bull / 21h
Red Bull Get on the inside of the Dakar with a mechanic Red Bull For those who take part in the Dakar Rally , it's an 18-day rollercoaster of highs and lows, and we're not talking just about the competitors.


Quintanilla Continues To Eye Top Dakar Finish
News / 4h
On a day where Rockstar Energy Husqvarna factory riders Pablo Quintanilla and Pela Renet had to exercise extreme care with their FR 450 Rally bikes and tires because of the Dakar Rally marathon stage, both arrived safely


Brabec, Goncalves One-Two in First Half of Marathon Stagehttp://world.honda.com/Rally/Dakar/2017/dakar-stage07/?from=r
Honda World News / 7h
Monster Energy Honda Team riders Ricky Brabec and Paulo Goncalves finished the first half of the marathon stage 7 in first and second places respectively, opening the second half of the Dakar 2017 on a high note.


Aussie eyes on Todd Smith after sixth place Dakar stage finishhttp://www.cycletorque.com.au/aussie-eyes-todd-smith-sixth-place-dakar-stage-finish/
Cycle Torque Magazine / by Staff Writer / 8h
Australian Dakar Rally racer Todd Smith continues to impress after a sixth-place finish of Stage 7, from La Paz to Uyuni, Bolivia, overnight. Smith sits in 16th place overall. The seventh stage was the first of the Dakar’s gruelling ‘marathon


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Bimmer

BMW Manufacturing Achieves Record Production Year.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...chieves-record-production-year?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 16h
Spartanburg, S.C. For the third consecutive year, BMW Manufacturing recorded its largest annual production, producing 411,171 X models during 2016. This production record confirms the South Carolina plant will remain the largest


BMW Group Press Conference, NAIAS Detroit 2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ess-conference-naias-detroit-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 20h
BMW Group Press Conference speeches by Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America and Dr. Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Sales and Marketing BMW at the NAIAS, Detroit,



The BMW 5 Series History. The 3rd Generation (E34)
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BMW Group News

BMW Group U.S. Reports December and 2016 Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...eports-december-and-2016-sales?language=en_US
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 4, 2017… Sales of BMW brand vehicles in December totaled 32,835 compared to 34,625 vehicles sold in December 2016. For the year, BMW brand is down 9.5 percent on sales of 313,174 compared to 346,023 from last year.
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FWIW Once again no Motorrad sales report.

BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye will have autonomous test vehicles on the roads by the second half of 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-roads-by-the-second-half-of-2017?language=en
The BMW Group, Intel, and Mobileye announce a fleet of approximately 40 autonomous test vehicles that will be on the roads by the second half of 2017 The three companies reveal details about their partnering model including a scalable architecture that can be used by other auto developers
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BMW at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017 in Las Vegas.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ronics-show-ces-2017-in-las-vegas?language=en
BMW is shaping the future of mobility and the way we experience it through ongoing development projects and technically revolutionary innovations in automated driving, intelligent connectivity and interior design. At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2017, taking place in Las Vegas on 5-8 January 2017, the German premium car maker will present a wide range of new products and services which are
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Mission America’s Cup defence: BMW Motorsport designed steering wheel for ORACLE TEAM USA racing yacht presented at Detroit Auto Show.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ht-presented-at-detroit-auto-show?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h


BMW Group achieves sixth consecutive all-time sales high and remains world’s leading premium car companyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rld’s-leading-premium-car-company?language=en
5BMW Group PressClub Global / 20h
Worldwide 2,367,603 vehicles delivered, up 5.3% +++ BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad all achieve new sales records +++ BMW annual sales top 2 million for the first time, up 5.2% +++ MINI sales top 360,000 vehicles for first time, up
Motorrad Sales:
2016 was also a record year for BMW Motorrad. Full-year sales were up 5.9% with a total of 145,032 motorcycles and maxi-scooters delivered to customers. BMW Motorrad will further grow its range as part of its new strategy, with a target of 200,000 sales in 2020.




Rolls Royce Motorcar

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Announces Second Highest Sales Record In Marque’S 113-Year Historyhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...cord-in-marque’s-113-year-history?language=en
15Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 1d
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has today announced its second highest ever annual sales result in the marque’s 113-year history, up 6% on its 2015 results. A total of 4,011 cars were delivered to customers in more than 50 countries


ROUNDEL ROUNDEL RACING

BMW Motorsport News - Issue 01/17.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...N/bmw-motorsport-news-issue-01/17?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Dress rehearsal for 24 Hours of Daytona - virtual Formula E race in Las Vegas delights fans and drivers.


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Recalls

Bmw ( 16v919000 )
Vehicles Recalls / 18min
Dated: DEC 15, 2016 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2016 X5 xDrive40e vehicles manufactured July 29, 2015, to September 9, 2015. The affected vehicles have a Digital Motor Electronic


Mini ( 16v914000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V914000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 19min
Dated: DEC 15, 2016 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive2...


Rolls-Royce ( 16v914000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V914000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 18min
Dated: DEC 15, 2016 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive2...


Bmw ( 16v914000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V914000&refurl=rss
Vehicles Recalls / 18min
Dated: DEC 15, 2016 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2017 BMW 640i, 640i xDrive, 650i, 650i xDrive, M6, 535i, 535i xDrive, 430i, 430i xDrive, 440i, 440i xDrive, M4, X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive2...


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1998 The first Victory production model, an Antares Red & Black V92C, is born on the Fourth of July at the Spirit Lake, Iowa, production facility.

Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

2006 BMW HP2 Retro Review: Dirty Boxerhttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/01/03/2006-bmw-hp2-retro-review-dirty-boxer/
For off-road enthusiasts looking for a unique, capable motorcycle, the 2006 BMW HP2 became a machine that was hard to ignore. The post 2006 BMW HP2 Retro Review: Dirty Boxer appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
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Touratech unveils super-lightweight BMW R 1200 GS Ramblerhttp://www.morebikes.co.uk/34585/touratech-unveils-its-super-lightweight-bmw-r-1200-gs-rambler/
MoreBikes / 1d
Think the BMW R1200 GS is too big and clumsy for real world adventure riding? Think again! Touratech has just released details of the R 1200 GS Rambler, a bike that weighs less than 200kg and looks like a proper enduro weapon.

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Touratech Rambler Rides the Azores
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Whats better BMW GS or GSA?
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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Polaris Industries to Wind Down Victory Motorcycles Operations Strengthening its Position in the Powersports Industryhttp://ir.polaris.com/investors/new...tion-in-the-Powersports-Industry/default.aspx
Polaris Industries Inc. Press Releases /

FWIW
Polaris Industries surprised everyone with this announcement. Most of the press has been slicing and dicing the release. The focus has been on closing [rl=http://www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-us]Victory Motorcycles[/url]. As I write this, what I have not seen is any analysis of what is next for Polaris and their Indian Motorcycles line.

The release states “Polaris remains committed to maintaining its presence in the Spirit Lake, Iowa community with Indian Motorcycle production and in the Huntsville, Alabama community with its Slingshot production.” The Spirit Lake plant focused on bike assembly. The Slingshot was organized under the Victory brand. While this gives comfort to Victory employees many sub contracting parts suppliers will be scrambling to figure out what this means to them.

Did BMW play a small part in this decision?

Victory could be seen as going after a market segment Harley-Davidson was vulnerable in. Other manufacturers were nibbling at the fringes of this niche also. Harley has been struggling to respond. The new BMW K1600B, and the announcement of other USA centric models to come, targets much of the heavyweight touring niche Victory was going after. BMW’s goal is to double its US market share in the next three years. I doubt that left Polaris fearfully shaking in its riding boots. However, in the minds of Polaris management, did the BMW become one more straw, in a growing pile of straws, helping break Victory’s back?

In the short run this announces the demise of another motorcycle brand. In the long run will it allow Polaris to become a major international player in the heavyweight segment by focusing on just one brand? The answer to that and other questions is the business story Polaris and their Indian Motorcycles segment will be telling us in 2017.

Top 10 Best Victory Motorcycles Of All Time
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Motorcycle.com Staff / 9h
Today marked the end of an era, with Polaris announcing it was closing down its Victory Motorcycles operations after 18 years of building cruisers to compete with the might of Harley-Davidson .


Rumour: MV Agusta USA about to be sold?http://www.morebikes.co.uk/34628/rumour-mv-agusta-usa-about-to-be-sold/
MoreBikes / 4h
Rumour: MV Agusta USA about to be sold? Reported on American motorcycle web outlet Asphalt & Rubber by the excellent Jensen Beeler comes this interesting nugget about the troubled Italian brand, MV Agusta.


New Triumph Street Triple incominghttps://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-triumph-street-triple-incoming
Visordown / 47min
Image: Triumph is hours away from revealing its long-awaited new Street Triple range


Honda Riding Assist Motorcycle Wins Three Awardshttp://world.honda.com/news/2017/c170109eng.html?from=r
Honda World News / 1d
LAS VEGAS, U.S.A. - Honda announced that the Honda Riding Assist motorcycle, its self-balancing motorcycle concept model, won three awards at CES 2017, the world's largest consumer electronics and consumer technology


Royal Enfield 750cc Continental GT global launch in March 2017; India debut by year endhttp://www.india.com/auto/royal-enf...n-march-2017-india-debut-by-year-end-1740706/
2Motorcycle News / 6h
Royal Enfield has been on a roll with a slew of new bike launches planned for the coming years. While the company recently launched the all new Himalayan adventure touring motorcycle in February 2016, Royal Enfield is now plannin


Mike’s Carbon Fiber Motus MSTRhttp://www.barhopperchallenge.com/2017/01/mikes-carbon-fiber-motus-mstr/
The Motus MSTR is a beast of a machine, it just oozes raw power and torque from its 1,650cc V4 engine; and to compliment all that grunt, the MSTR also comes tastefully wrapped in painted carbon fiber fairings. But when a composites expert wants one of your motorcycles, painting those […] The post Mike’s Carbon Fiber Motus MSTR appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
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MC NEWS

More than 4,200 vehicles seized from drunkshttp://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1174204/more-than-4-200-vehicles-seized-from-drunks
Bangkok Post
Authorities seized 4,208 vehicles from drunk drivers and charged 59,057 people with drunken driving over the past six days of the New Year holiday. From Dec 29 to Jan 3, 2,965 motorcycles and 1,243 vehicles of other types were seized.
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Magellan Brings the Connected Car, DashCams, Off-Road Navigation and More to CES 2017https://motorsportsnewswire.com/201...road-navigation-and-more-to-ces-2017-0103172/
Company to Showcase Its 30-years of expertise in GPS Navigation With a Growing Portfolio of Products for the Consumer, Automotive, Professional and Enthusiast Markets LAS VEGAS , NV – January 3, 2017 – ( Motor Sports Newswire )
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Blue lights make motorcyclists ‘safer’https://motorbikewriter.com/blue-lights-make-motorcyclists-safer/
2Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 55min
Riders in one American state can now add a special blue light to their rear brake light which they say increases awareness and avoids rear-end crashes.

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Suter/ Arch Motorcycles Partnership?http://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=65038
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 7h
Made you look, didn’t we? The SoCal rumor mill is circulating one that says Arch Motorcycles, love child of Keanu Reeves, would be importing Suter motorcycles, love child of former GP racer Eskil Suter, from Switzerland.


Ringing In The New Year Aboard A Honda Africa Twin In Mexicohttp://www.cycleworld.com/ringing-i...africa-twin-in-mexico?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Cycle World / by Sean MacDonald / 19h
Blogs Pushing the reset button with the an adventure south of the border Sean heads south of the border to ring in the new year and get some more time on the Honda Africa Twin.


2006 Honda VTX1800F Retro Review | Refined Tough Guyhttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/01/10/2006-honda-vtx1800f-retro-review-refined-tough-guy/
Ultimate MotorCycling / by Basem Wasef / 2min
The 2006 Honda VTX1800F is all about that glint—the fleeting light, part reality, part simulacrum—a ray of the past, shot to the promise of a shiny future. The post 2006 Honda VTX1800F Retro Review | Refined Tough Guy appeared first



RIDING

Poll: Motorcycle Lane Splitting Is Legal. Good Law?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=51171
Today’s poll question actually comes from the KFBK News Radio out of Sacramento, California. In its unscientific and for entertainment purposes only poll the question poses whether the new lane splitting law is a good one. Should we be surprised to see that even in California – where lane splitting has been practiced for decades
1 Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Tom Roderick /


Rider Resolutionshttp://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycle-rider-resolutions-help-you-ride-safely?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Ienatsch Tuesday New year resolutions for a great riding future Nick Ienatsch's weekly column celebrates the motorcycle life. Check out everything from DIY projects, YCRS riding tips, interviews and much more.
100+ Cycle World / by Nick Ienatsch /


The Road to Zero Initiative Advances In the U.S. Motorcyclists Play an Important Role.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/01/03...the-u-s-motorcyclists-play-an-important-role/
In October, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) unveiled a new initiative dedicated to eliminating all traffic-related deaths in thirty years. “Road to Zero” is the concept that achieving zero traffic-related deaths is achievable through new policies and solutions....
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GEAR

We wish you a Happy New Year. - ritmo bloghttp://www.ritmo-sereno.com/46blog/archives/2017/01/003775.php
Happy New Year. We are operating normally from today! It is! We look forward to seeing you again this year and I look forward to your further patronage, thank you. And! The connection of Litmo has changed newly! It will be a collaboration link with the actor 's fashion brand' Montee 'produced by Mr. deep water baseball. Bridges are not for sale, but now T-shirts, caps, patches and knit caps are on sale at stores. Please wait a bit as the image is currently waiting for model! I will start selling even on the net shop as soon as the image is made ♪ I am already wearing knit cap. * There was a voice of the model with the Litomo member, but it was declined by things that it might possibly ruin the goodness of the design. But the model of the tether is Ritomo member. Sorry. Please come and join us at the new tether ♪ P.S cold
1 Ritomo Sereno / by ritmo /


Aerostich Protekt Khaki Pants – Reviewhttp://ridermagazine.com/2017/01/04/aerostich-protekt-khaki-pants-review/
“Dark” Aerostich Protekt Khakis with TF3 armor installed. Aerostich’s Protekt Khakis combine the orderly appearance of business casual with the impact protection of well designed riding gear, utilizing an innovative set of hidden armor pockets and strategically placed abrasion-resistant fabric layers.
1 Rider Magazine / by jsmith


Cosmo Connected’s Helmet-Mounted Brake Light with Emergency Roadside Assistancehttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2017/0...ake-light-with-emergency-roadside-assistance/
66RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER / 1d
Most motorcyclists will jump at any opportunity to be more visible on the roads. At CES 2017, a global consumer electronics show, Paris-based Cosmo Connected debuted its detachable helmet-mounted brake light



TECH

Use a Screwdriver as a Makeshift Funnelhttp://lifehacker.com/use-a-screwdriver-as-a-makeshift-funnel-1790690838
If you can’t find your funnel, you can make pouring oil, gas, and other liquids easier with this screwdriver trick. In this video, youtuber CrazyRussianHacker shows off some clever ways to use a tool everyone should have around : the screwdriver. For example, if you need to pour some oil, but don’t have a funnel, just pour the oil along the shaft of a screwdriver into the container or reservoir.
500+ Lifehacker / by Patrick Allan / 2



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The Racing Sheet

Peter Hickman Joins Smiths Racing BMW For 2017 British Superbike...http://www.roadracingworld.com/news...ke-championship-and-international-road-races/
3Motorcycle News / 2h
Gloucester-based Smiths Racing BMW are pleased to announce that they will return in 2017 with a two-rider team to contest the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship as well as the major International road races.


[]MotoGP: Triumph to be Moto2 spec engine supplier in 2019[/b]
Sport Rider RSS Feed / by Kent Kunitsugu / 12h
News British company to replace Honda in 2019, reportedly will use 765cc three-cylinder engines Triumph Motorcycles has signed an agreement with MotoGP rightsholders Dorna to be the Moto2 spec engine supplier from 2018


Video: There’s a Reason Why I Race Motorcycles
Videos As a journalist and pro roadracer, Sport Rider ’s Michael Gilbert has made motorcycles his Plan A and his Plan B. Sport Rider ’s Michael Gilbert holds down two full-time jobs as a journalist and a MotoAmerica roadracer. This video shows you how he makes it all work.
500+ Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning /


Remembering Donald Campbell - the fastest man on land and waterhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/an...ng-donald-campbell-fastest-man-land-and-water
Donald Campbell with Bluebird CN7 at Lake Eyre 50 years ago Campbell died when in his jet boat crashed at 328mph; he remains the only man to hold both the Water and Land Speed Records Fifty years ago today, just before 9.00am, Britain lost a unique individual, a man whose patriotism, courage, superstition, determination and insecurities made him one of the most complex, remarkable characters ever
50 Autocar RSS Feed /


The fastest cars in history: 1894 to 1914http://newatlas.com/worlds-fastest-production-cars-1894-1914/46196/
This segment charts just two decades (1894 to 1914) as the underpinnings of the modern car evolved from those initial attempts to motorize a horse-drawn carriage. In many ways, the rise in speeds from 1894 to 1914 charts that wave of innovation: from one cylinder to 12, from two- to four-wheel brakes, from sidevalve to DOHC 4-valve hemispherical combustion chambers, from open to streamlined, from
90 New Atlas / by Mike Hanlon /


The Carbon Fiber Structure of ORACLE TEAM USA's America's Cup Class Catamaran
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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

VIDEO: 1972 BMW 3.0 CS Coupe on Petrolicioushttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/01/03/video-1972-bmw-3-0-cs-coupe-petrolicious/
One of the most popular cars to ever where a BMW Roundel is the BMW 3.0 CSL . With it winning the 24 Hours of Sebring and becoming one of BMW’s most iconic race cars in its history, the CSL will live on as one of the greatest BMWs of all time. However, one car that fails to garner as much attention is the BMW 3.0 CS Coupe , the CSL’s baby brother. In the latest video from Petrolicious, we take a
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BMW, Intel, Mobileye to test 40 driverless cars in H2 2017http://www.reuters.com/article/bmw-...companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
BERLIN, Jan 4 (Reuters) - BMW's alliance with Intel and Mobileye aims to put a fleet of around 40 self-driving test vehicles on the road in the second half of this year, the companies said.
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BRIEF-BMW says will have autonomous test vehicles on roads by second half this yearhttp://www.reuters.com/article/idUSFWN1EU0N8?type=companyNews&feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
* BMW group, Intel and Mobileye will have autonomous test vehicles on the roads by the second half of 2017
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The history of Aston Martinhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/aston-martin/history-aston-martin/
8 Cars / by Aaron Wheeler /


The Miami Vice Ferrari Testarossahttp://silodrome.com/miami-vice-ferrari-testarossa/
The Miami Vice Ferrari Testarossa Those of us who remember the ’80s will recall a few cultural icons – things like keyboard guitars, huge hair, ill-advised neon clothing, and men wearing fingerless gloves for no clear reason. At the other end of the spectrum was the likes of Miami Vice and the Ferrari Testarossa.
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1959 Morris Mini-Minor road test - Throwback Thursdayhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/anything-goes/1959-morris-mini-minor-road-test-throwback-thursday
Autocar RSS Feed / 44min
Our first drive in the original Mini, badged as the Morris Mini-Minor, came in August 1959. Did we see any indication of the iconic status it would achieve? Iconic is a frightfully overused word, but when applied to the Mini


BMW brought a sculpture to CES to show us the future of autonomous interiorshttp://www.autoblog.com/2017/01/04/bmw-i-inside-future-sculpture-autonomous-technology/
44Autoblog Green / by Joel Stocksdale / 7h
Filed under: Green , CES , BMW , Emerging Technologies , Infotainment , Autonomous , Concept Cars , Future It's called the BMW i Inside Future sculpture, which almost explains what it is.


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

McLaren P14 Monocage II revealed ahead of Geneva debuthttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...n-p14-monocage-ii-revealed-ahead-geneva-debut
The first official image of McLaren's Monocage II First image of new carbonfibre structure confirms upcoming Super Series model will feature dihedral doors in the style of original F1 McLaren’s 650S replacement, codenamed P14 and due to be unveiled at the Geneva motor show in March, will feature dihedral doors that extend into the roof, like those of the iconic F1 . The P14's monocoque, called Mo
300+ Autocar RSS Feed /

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Hightech, really cool stuff but still a cage.

Mercedes-AMG hypercar revealed in preview imagehttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-ces/mercedes-amg-hypercar-revealed-preview-image
61Autocar RSS Feed / 6h
Mercedes-AMG's hypercar will have 1000bhp and challenge the Aston Martin AM-RB 001 Mercedes-AMG 's first hypercar has been previewed in a teaser image shown at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.


Record 2016 for U.S. Auto Industry; Long Road Back May Be at Endhttp://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/04/business/2016-record-united-states-auto-sales.html
17NYT > Automobiles / by BILL VLASIC / 15min
A total of 17.55 million vehicles were sold, but struggling passenger car sales, reliance on sales incentives, and a new administration raise questions.


U.S. December auto sales surprisingly strong, 2016 sets new highhttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-autos-idUSKBN14O1H4?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
DETROIT (Reuters) - U.S. sales of new cars and trucks hit a record high in 2016, automakers said on Wednesday, and investors bid up shares in the sector as strong consumer confidence and relatively low fuel prices bolstered the industry's outlook.
1 Reuters: Business News /


Harman demonstrates first ever live car hack at CEShttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-ces/harman-demonstrates-first-ever-live-car-hack-ces
Tech company Harman showcases its latest range of tech at CES, along with a live demonstration of its anti-hacking software Technology company Harman is demonstrating anti-hacking software live at the Consumer Electronics Show
10 Autocar RSS Feed /


Another VW Microbus concept? Why this one could workhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/mo...nother-vw-microbus-concept-why-one-could-work
1Autocar RSS Feed / 48min
Yet another Volkswagen concept promises the Microbus's resurrection. But Volkswagen reckons the ID Buzz could be the one to really do it The rebirth of the Microbus has become a bit of an obsession for Volkswagen in recent years.


FBI arrests Volkswagen exec Oliver Schmidt in dieselgate casehttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/i...olkswagen-exec-oliver-schmidt-dieselgate-case
4Autocar RSS Feed / 2h
Oliver Schmidt will appear before US courts on Monday Schmidt is accused of conspiring to keep US regulators from finding VW’s cheat software back in 2014; more arrests are planned




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FWIW


Can you solve the counterfeit coin riddle? - Jennifer Lu
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Follow the “500 Rule” to Take the Best Pictures of the Night Skyhttp://lifehacker.com/follow-the-500-rule-to-take-the-best-pictures-of-the-1790638135
Night sky photography is a lot of fun , but it’s also challenging. Provided you have the right equipment, it mostly comes down to tweaking your camera settings. And the “500 Rule” can help with that. To take a decent photo of the sky at night, you need the right exposure settings , one of which is shutter speed. Your shutter might be open anywhere between 6 and 45 seconds to allow enough light in
1K Lifehacker / by Kristin Wong


Speed Radar Facts and Mythshttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/speed-radar-facts-and-myths?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Art Friedman / 5h
Tips and tech Radar gun myths busted If you are caught in the speed radar's crosshairs, here are some facts and fallacies to better educate you on the infamous (and dreaded) radar gun.


P-51 Mustang - America's Most Famous War Bird : Documentary Film
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2017 BMW MOA Election
Hey all,

2017 is an election year for the BMW MOA Board of Directors (BoD) and is the first year of a transition to annual elections for three (3) directors each year. This year we will be electing two (2) directors. A full explanation of this transition process, qualifications for the position, nomination process, etc is detailed on page 46 of the December BMW Owners News. Candidate Search Committee members are as follows:

Tom Buttars - Chairman
2701 S. 13th St.
Lincoln, NE 68502
Ph. 605-670-0614
tbuttars@usd.edu

Don Hamblin
Missouri
Ph. 256-479-5606
bmwscooter@gmail.com

Dave Swider
California
Ph. 415-717-9932
teamkbasa@comcast.net

If, after reading Reece's article in the ON, you have questions, contact any of the above committee members or any member of the BoD. The nomination packet can be obtained by contacting any of the committee members above and providing your name, e-mail and phone #. Only paid up members of the BMW MOA are eligible to be candidates. All members interested in the governance of the club are encouraged to apply. The deadline for returning nominations is February 1, 2017.

Webpages are here:

Club Bylaws: http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.bmwmoa....s="bylaws"

Ethics Code: http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.bmwmoa....s="ethics"

Nomination Pack 2017: http://c.ymcdn.com/sites/www.bmwmoa....2nomination"


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BIKE CANDY

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1938 Indian Model 438 Painting Auction: Benefits Curing Kids Cancerhttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...painting-auction-benefits-curing-kids-cancer/
An original painting of a 1938 Indian Model 438 Four by Milwaukee artist Mathew Hintz will go on the block to benefit Curing Kids Cancer. The post 1938 Indian Model 438 Painting Auction: Benefits Curing Kids Cancer appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
1 Ultimate MotorCycling / by Staff /


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1970 Rickman Triumph Métissehttp://silodrome.com/rickman-triumph-metisse/
1970 Rickman Triumph Métisse The Rickman Triumph Métisse is a quintessentially British motorcycle, and it showcases some of the best individual components the UK had to offer during the time of its construction, all under one fuel tank. The name Métisse was chosen because it’s a fancy French way of saying “mongrel”, which the Rickman brothers felt was an ideal name for their new creation. The mos
200+ Silodrome / by James McBride /



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OK, weird: This is a motorcycle with the bodywork made of STONE. Yeah, stone.http://www.morebikes.co.uk/34489/ok...e-with-the-bodywork-made-of-stone-yeah-stone/
OK, weird: This is a motorcycle with the bodywork made of STONE. Yeah, stone. What a time to be alive! We have bikes from both BMW and Ducati with Carbon chassis, wheels and component parts – the products of companies striving to take things to the lightest form possible – and now we have this! This is a Honda CX500 with 60kg of stone bodywork. Put out there by the lads at the excellent bikeexif.
4 MoreBikes /



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The First Desmodromic Ducati – The Trialbero Racerhttp://silodrome.com/ducati-trialbero-desmodromic-motorcycle/
Silodrome / by James McBride / 1h
The First Desmodromic Ducati – The Trialbero Racer It’s difficult to imagine Ducati without their trademark desmodromic engines, but before Fabio Taglioni implemented an early triple camshaft desmodromic design on the 1956



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” Type 35"http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/01/type-35.html
Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 4h
- Victor Poontoos - Andrej Karabah


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moto.it
Praem Bmw S1000rr
Una special Endurance Replica commissionata agli specialisti parigini dalla filiale BMW francese.
 
The Racing Sheet : 11 January 2017


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Days Route Stage 9http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-9/day-s-route.htmlDays Route[/b

Stage 9 - Canceled - Dakar 2017

Dakar Rally 2017: Stage 9 cancelled due to landslide on preceding stagehttp://www.news.com.au/sport/motors...e/news-story/46c063b36e370adc00d5aa01a0e4c036

HE 2017 running of the Dakar Rally is turning into a survival of the fittest for the event’s stages as much as its competitors.

Organisers have confirmed the cancellation of Stage 9 from Salta to Chilecito, the second stage to be cancelled so far on this year’s event.

Persistent rain, much needed by drought-stricken Bolivia, has plagued the rally for the past week, forcing Stage 6 to be cancelled, Stages 5 and 8 to be shortened, and Stage 7 to be heavily modified.

The organisers confirmed that a landslide at the town of Volcan along the non-competitive section of Stage 8, preventing some competitors from reaching the overnight bivouac at Salta, is the reason for the cancellation of Stage 9.


Stage 9 - Dakar Stories - Dakar 2017
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Stage 9 - Dakar Explore - Dakar 2017
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Stages 7 & 8 Summary - Quad/Truck - (Uyuni / Salta) - Dakar 2017
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[url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0267172EN_US/2017-dakar-rally-stage-8:-uyuni-%E2%80%93-salta?language=en_US2017] Dakar Rally - Stage 8: Uyuni – Salta

BMW Group PressClub USA / 50min
• 4th place stage finish for Hirvonen
• Terranova completes today’s stage in 6th
• Four MINI remain in the overall top 10


Quintanilla And Renet At 2-7 Overall As Dakar Re-Enters Argentinahttp://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/dakar-stage-81/

Rockstar Energy Husqvarna factory riders Pablo Quintanilla and Pela Renet delivered another strong performance in Tuesday’s challenging Dakar Rally stage eight


Dakar Rally 2017: stages one to eight – in pictureshttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/g...ar-rally-2017-stages-one-to-eight-in-pictures
All the best images from this year's Dakar Rally as it winds its way over 5,456 miles through Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.
 
The Racing Sheet : 12 January 2017 - Stage 10


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Days Route Stage 10http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-10/day-s-route.html

Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage 10

Provisional Bike Rankings

Provisional Quad Rankings - Stage 10http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEQ_10.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_10.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Stage 10http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_10.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_10.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Stage 10http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEC_10.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGC_10.pdf



Stage 10 Summary - Car/Bike - (Chilecito / San Juan) - Dakar 2017
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Stage 10 - Top moment - (Chilecito / San Juan) - Dakar 2017
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Stage 10 - Landscape of the day; powered by Argentina
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Stage 10 - Dakar Stories - Dakar 2017
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Stage 10 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Stage 10 - Touristic postcard; powered by Argentina
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Dakar Magazine

Livio Metelli is racing in the malle-moto category for his second Dakar participation. The cancellation of stage 9 did him no favours, but the Italian rider fully understood the organisers' decision, just like the rest of the field.

"We're all knackered after yesterday's long stage and today's never-ending liaison to Chilecito." Livio Metelli, sitting at the table of the bivouac canteen, is wolfing down the salad he has just been served alongside a plate of pasta. It is welcome refreshment after a long day in the sun which bakes the Andean foothills in January. "It's a pity, we could've done well today", says the Italian, who is racing in his second Dakar. "Malle-moto riders had an edge for once, because we were the only ones who had the material in place in Salta, whereas other competitors were left without their assistance crews. That's also why I got here as fast as I could. I got there at 11.30 pm, but unfortunately it was all for nothing..." Despite his disappointment, Livio acknowledges that cancelling stage 9 was the only reasonable course of action in light of the catastrophic situation. "Last year, it was the opening week which was marred by the rain", he points out. "This time round, the weather is wreaking havoc on the second week. It's a pity, but it won't stop me from coming back next year." When the Dakar bug bites you, it's hard not to come back for more.

Mexican Carlos Gracida, racing in his third Dakar, was a tad too impulsive on his way out of Bolivia. He gave away his warm clothes to fans, but he soon came to regret it...

Navigating the pitfalls of the stage from Uyuni to Salta was no big deal for him. "The second part of the marathon stage went well. I didn't have any problems or setbacks. The only quibble was the bitter cold. It was also raining. Then it got hot. Very hot. So hot that I took my protective clothing off and gave it away... We were coming to Argentina, so I didn't expect to need them any more...". Carlos had barely entered Argentinian territory when he again had to cope with rain "and even hail"... without his clothes. Things only got trickier from then on. He reached Salta at 2 am. "I'd been on my bike for 20 hours. I'd never raced for so long, let alone in these conditions! I covered 1,120 kilometres!" Carlos is now smiling under the sun of Chilecito: the weather is nice and his dream of finishing the Dakar again after his 61st place in 2014 is a bit closer.

An exhausted Paweł Stasiaczek reached the bivouac in Chilecito after the mammoth stage from Uyuni to Salta, eager to finish the race in Buenos Aires in three days' time.

Moving slowly, his face etched with fatigue, Paweł Stasiaczek has trouble removing his goggles and helmet after reaching the bivouac in Chilecito. Following a liaison over 700 kilometres long, the Pole seems to be at the end of the rope. "Don't worry, I'll be okay", he says bravely. "We've just had three big days one after the other. The specials may have been shortened or cancelled, but we still feel the weight of the kilometres. The thermal shock is the worst part. Yesterday we were freezing and now we're being roasted alive." Paweł is determined to make it to the finish in his second participation in the rally. Two years ago, he chose not to take the start of stage 3 after his friend Michał Henrik died. The KTM rider is back in South America to put this painful episode behind him. Sitting in 69th place overall, Paweł remains adamant that today's stage would have played into his hands. "It's a pity for the participants", he says. "There's not much we can do about it, unfortunately… I made sure to get to Salta as soon as possible during the night. I got there at 7 am, slept four hours on the floor and set out for Chilecito. It's just three days until the finish and I'm going to go flat out!"

Mateo Moreno had to sit out last year's edition after a hard fall in Antofagasta in 2015, but the Colombian is back with a top 50 spot in his sights. The cold has been his main rival so far.

Appearances can be deceiving. Mateo Moreno may be smiling under the warm sun of Chilecito, but the cold has been the defining factor of his last 36 hours. "Yes, it was very hard. Yes, the liaison we took instead of the cancelled stage was extremely long, but what really got to me was the cold we experienced during the marathon stage and our return to Salta. The gloves didn't stop my fingers from going numb, and it was hard to handle the bike…" The rider from Medellín, pleased with the specials of the marathon stage, reached Salta at midnight and only learned about the landslide when he stopped at a petrol station where a bunch of riders had congregated. It is 6 pm in Chilecito and competitor no. 150 is officially 63rd overall. An injection of pace is direly needed if he is to achieve his goal. Yet Mateo can relax: wonderful weather is forecast for the rest of the rally.


Leftovers

Dakar 2017 - Marathon Stage 7 & 8 (Stage 9 canceled) (Eurol VEKA MAN Rally Team)
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Landslide and heavy floods halt ninth stage of Dakar Rallyhttp://www.euronews.com/2017/01/11/landslide-and-heavy-floods-halt-ninth-stage-of-dakar-rally
Dakar Rally / euronews / 4h
euronews Landslide and heavy floods halt ninth stage of Dakar Rally euronews A massive landslide caused by severe weather has forced the cancellation of Wednesday's ninth stage of the Dakar Rally in Argentina.


Dakar Rally 2017: The incredible logistics challenge - Red Bullhttp://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/offroad/stories/1331839206230/dakar-rally-bivouac-challenge
Dakar Rally / Red Bull / 10h
Red Bull Dakar Rally 2017: The incredible logistics challenge - Red Bull Red Bull The KTM Team take on Toyota Gazoo Team in the first ever logistics challenge. and more »


Dakar Rally 2017: stages one to eight – in pictureshttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/g...ar-rally-2017-stages-one-to-eight-in-pictures
Dakar Rally / The Guardian / 10h
Reuters Dakar Rally 2017: stages one to eight – in pictures The Guardian All the best images from this year's Dakar Rally as it winds its way over 5,456 miles through Paraguay, Bolivia and Argentina.


Photos of devastation from landslides at the Dakarhttp://www.redbull.com/us/en/motors...age-9-cancelled-jujuy-salta-landslides-floods
Dakar Rally / Red Bull / 2h
Photos of devastation from landslides at the Dakar Red Bull According to ASO, the organisers of the Dakar Rally , “most of the Dakar caravan was diverted to an alternative route” but delays reaching the bivouac and the d[...]
 
The Racing Sheet : Friday, 13 January 2017

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ROUNDEL RACING

2017 Dakar Rally - Stage 10: Chilecito – San Juan, 751 kmhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...e-10:-chilecito-–-san-juan-751-km?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
• Al Rajhi returns to form with 4th place stage finish • Terranova completes today’s stage in 5th; now 6th overall • Garafulic now in 7th place overall; Przygonski 8th


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Days Route Stage 11http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-11/day-s-route.html

Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage

Provisional Bike Rankings

Provisional Quad Rankings - Stage 11http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEQ_11.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_11.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Stage 11http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_11.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGA_11.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Stage 11http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEC_11.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGC_11.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Stage 11http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CES_11.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGS_11.pdf

Stage 11 Summary - Car/Bike - (San Juan / Río Cuarto) - Dakar 2017
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[Stage 11 - Top moment - (San Juan / Río Cuarto) - Dakar 2017
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Stage 11 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Stage 11 - Landscape of the day; powered by Argentina
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Stage 11 - Touristic postcard; powered by Argentina
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Stage 11 - Dakar Stories - Dakar 2017
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Dakar Rally 2017: Results, Reaction and Updated Route Schedule After Fridayhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ction-and-updated-route-schedule-after-friday
Sebastien Loeb and Paulo Goncalves gained ground in the overall standings of the 2017 Dakar Rally on Friday, but with just one stage left, both need a minor miracle on the road to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to complete a comeback.


See the devastation from Dakar Rally landslideshttp://www.redbull.com/sg-en/dakar-rally-2017-stage-9-cancelled-jujuy-salta-landslides-floods
The 2017 Dakar Rally has been hit hard by the weather, forcing ASO to shorten stages 5, 7 and 8 and cancel stages 6 and 9. 1/3Much of the route for stage 9 was impassable© Marcelo Maragni/Red Bull Content Pool.


Leftovers

Barreda Takes Victory in Dakar Stage 10http://world.honda.com/Rally/Dakar/2017/dakar-stage10/?from=r
Honda World News / 11h
Joan Barreda maintained a fast pace and scored his victory in Stage 10 of the 2017 Dakar Rally, third in a row for the Monster Energy Honda team.


Renet Overall Sixth; Quintanilla Out In Stage 10http://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/dakar-stage-10/
News / 4h
The Dakar Rally’s difficult stage 10 proved to be a game changer for the Rockstar Energy Husqvarna factory team on Thursday. While Pela Renet managed to move up to sixth place in the overall standings, it was the end of the rally for


Dakar Stage 10: Brabec Towed Inhttp://dirtbikemagazine.com/dakar-stage-10-brabec-towed-in/
3DIrt Bike Magazine / by Ron Lawson / 1h
Sam Sunderland The Dakar got back to relative ‘normality’ with a full-length stage, free from diversions or detours. The 449 kilometres against the clock on the route from Chilecito-San Juan turned out to be the longest one disputed so


Trey Canard Injury Updatehttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=65505
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 3h
Press Release from KTM : After further evaluation, the doctors have confirmed that Canard has sustained a minor rotator cuff tear and will miss Round 2 this Saturday in San Diego. Canard: “The good news is that the tear is minor and

Stage 10 Summary - Quad/Truck - (Chilecito / San Juan) - Dakar 2017
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Highlights from Stage 10 at Dakar - Hero Motor Company
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Nicky Hayden Exclusive: 'The plan is to ride the new bike in Jerez'http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Hayden+The+plan+is+to+ride+the+new+bike+in+Jerez
1KSBK / 12h
The Kentucky Kid hopes to be fully fit for Phillip Island


What’s New for 2017http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Whats+New+for+2017
SBK / 3h
Don’t miss out on any changes in the upcoming season


How Suspension Supports WorldSBK Ridershttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/How+Suspension+Supports+WorldSBK+Riders
500+SBK / 1d
Discover more about the role suspension plays in WorldSBK


Stopping distances make the differencehttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Stopping+distances+make+the+difference
SBK / 1h
Find out how braking works for WorldSBK machines


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Suzuki: We need to regularly contend for wins in 2017http://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/suzuki-we-need-to-regularly-contend-for-wins-in-2017-863875/
200+Motorsport.com / 2d
In its second season back in MotoGP after a three-year absence, Suzuki claimed its first victory since 2007 with Maverick Vinales in last September's British Grand Prix.


Abraham: I couldn't stay in SBK, MotoGP is better | GPone.comhttp://www.gpone.com/en/2017011037872/motogp/abraham-i-couldnt-stay-in-sbk-motogp-is-better.html
Karel Abraham, after a year away, is ready to return to MotoGP. In all honesty, his SBK adventure didn't go at all well and the Czech rider, on team Milwaukee's ...


Ducati boss insists there’s no pressure to win in Qatarhttp://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-boss-insists-theres-no-pressure-to-win-in-qatar-864876/
Motorsport.com / 9h
The Losail track has historically been kind to Ducati, with Casey Stoner having won three successive races there in 2007-09, and Andrea Dovizioso taking back-to-back second places in the last two years.


Silverstone hopes Circuit of Wales "doesn't happen" to keep MotoGPhttp://www.motorsport.com/motogp/ne...f-wales-doesn-t-happen-to-keep-motogp-865208/
BRDC president Derek Warwick hopes the Circuit of Wales project "doesn't happen", and that Silverstone can continue to host MotoGP's British Grand Prix. Silverstone took over the race from Donington Park in 2010, but the to-be-built Welsh venue signed ...


MotoGP: Spa-Francorchamps in talks to resurrect Belgian Grand Prixhttp://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsp...x/news-story/63027a596c9227ec11dc40e910d09b0f
New circuit director Nathalie Maillet confirmed that, among a raft of improvements she hopes to make to the track, one of her long term goals is to return the Belgian Grand Prix to the MotoGP world championship.


MotoGP: Tire testing thankfully not what it used to behttp://www.sportrider.com/motogp-tire-testing-thankfully-not-what-it-used-to-be
Since the introduction in 2009 of a single MotoGP tire supplier, the riders' lives have been greatly simplified. There was a time when, aside from working on the development of their motorcycles, riders had to perform tire development testing.


MotoGP™ affiliated traumatology department 'best in Spain'http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/...-traumatology-department-best-in-spain/217758
3news RSS on motogp.com / 1d
Barcelona hospital department voted best of its kind in 2016 survey - for the second consecutive time


Capirossi to represent Dorna within Race Directionhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/01/10/capirossi-to-represent-dorna-within-race-direction/217753
6Knews RSS on motogp.com / 21h
2017 Race Direction structure confirmed by the Permanent Bureau


Triumph Set To Become Official Moto2 Engine Supplier From 2019https://motomatters.com/news/2017/01/07/triumph_set_to_become_official_moto2.html
400+MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 3d
The future of the Moto2 class looks secure. Reports from the UK and Austria are suggesting that Triumph has finalized a deal to supply the Moto2 class when the current deal with Honda concludes at the end of 2018. From 2019, Triumph will


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MotoAmerica Releases Race Distances For 2017 Season (Updated)http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=d2d79596-9578-49f5-8708-ed606be1ab64
31Roadracingworld.com / 1d
MotoAmerica has released the distances each class of the MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North American Road Racing Championship will race during each round of the 2017 season.


MotoAmerica KTM RC Cup Expands To Nine Rounds In 2017http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=9b959319-d872-4563-bb35-633810c84dab
1Roadracingworld.com / 14min
KTM RC Cup To Feature Nine Rounds In 2017 MotoAmerica Series KTM RC Cup Gets An Additional Round COSTA MESA, CA. JAN 12 - MotoAmerica and KTM North America, Inc. have announced that the 2017 KTM RC Cup Series wil...


FIVE QUESTIONS: Michael Gilbert, MotoAmerica Superstock 600 Racerhttp://www.cycleworld.com/michael-g...k-600-racer-interview?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Cycle World / by Matthew Miles / 1h
Racing Sport Rider editor juggles a job during the week as a journalist with racing on the weekends Sport Rider editor Michael Gilbert juggles a job during the week as a journalist with MotoAmerica racing on the weekends.



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Another F1 driver switches to Formula Ehttp://www.wheels24.co.za/FormulaOne/another-f1-driver-switches-to-formula-e-20170111
formula e / Wheels24 / 8h
Wheels24 Another F1 driver switches to Formula E Wheels24 London - After losing his seat at Haas, Esteban Gutierrez will continue his motor racing career in the Formula E single seater series. 'Selected events'.


Gutierrez says Formula E move a "radical decision"http://www.motorsport.com/formula-e/news/gutierrez-says-formula-e-move-a-radical-decision-864575/
formula e / Motorsport.com, Edition / 2h
Gutierrez says Formula E move a "radical decision" Motorsport.com, Edition: Global Esteban Gutierrez admits moving to Formula E was a "[...]


Chinese firm invests in Formula Ehttp://current-e.com/chatter/chinese-firm-invests-in-formula-e/
Current E / by Ross Ringham / 3h
Further investment into the electric sport shows how important it is becoming to China. The post Chinese firm invests in Formula E appeared first on Current E


E-Quick Fire: Nico Prost! - Formula Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOtyxd7lFOI
FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E Championship / 7h
We sit down with Nico Prost to find out more about him with our E-Quick Fire questions! Which driver should we ask next? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe For More Formula E: https://goo.gl/med6hM Race Tickets:


Media group buys into Formula Ehttp://current-e.com/chatter/media-group-buys-into-formula-e/
Current E / by Luke Smith / 3d
Parent company of Autosport and motorsport.com acquiring stake in electric racing series.


World Solar Challenge - Formula Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdyrCxFIvEM
FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E Championship / 20h
We take a look at how companies at the cutting edge of renewable energy technology are harnessing solar power on the road, and what that means for the future of transport.



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McLaren to have revised Honda enginehttp://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-motor-f1-mclaren-idUKKBN14Q26T?feedType=RSS&feedName=sportsNews
LONDON (Reuters) - McLaren will have a revised Honda engine this season as the former world champions seek to push their way back among Formula One's frontrunners.
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Renault reveals 2017 F1 car launch datehttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/renault-reveals-2017-f1-car-launch-date-863568/
The French squad will unveil its new RS.17 on February 21, ahead of the other three teams - Ferrari, Mercedes and Force India - to have announced their launch plans. Renault, which returned to Formula 1 under its own name last year after taking over the Lotus team, had a very difficult 2016 season, finishing with just nine points on its way to ninth place in the constructors' ... Keep reading
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Vasseur says differing views on Renault's F1 plans behind exithttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/v...ews-on-renault-s-f1-plans-behind-exit-864593/
32Motorsport.com / 32min
Renault announced on Wednesday that Vasseur was leaving by 'mutual consent' and that president Jerome Stoll and managing director Cyril Abiteboul would now run the outfit together.


No plan to replace Vasseur at Renaulthttp://www.pitpass.com/58139/No-plan-to-replace-Vasseur-at-Renault
Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 5h
Cyril Abiteboul says there is no plan to replace Frederic Vasseur who quit the team on Wednesday.


F1 champions Mercedes to 'unveil the beast' on February 23http://www.reuters.com/article/us-motor-f1-mercedes-idUSKBN14O12X?feedType=RSS&feedName=sportsNews
LONDON (Reuters) - Mercedes, Formula One's dominant team who have yet to announce a replacement for retired world champion Nico Rosberg, will present their 2017 car at Silverstone on Feb. 23.
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Mercedes have no date for Valtteri Bottas announcement despite reports in Spainhttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...as-announcement-date-Nico-Rosberg-replacement
Daily Express / 1h
MERCEDES are understood to have no official date set for the announcement of Valtteri Bottas as their new driver, contrary to reports in Spain.


Mercedes F1 confirms Paddy Lowe departurehttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/11/mercedes-f1-confirms-paddy-lowe-departure/
News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 13h
Mercedes has instructed its former technical chief Paddy Lowe to stay away from work for an unspecified period after confirming his departure


Manor Racing handed deadline to find investor or team will miss Australian Grand Prix[
Daily Express / 10h
MANOR RACING must find an investor to bail out the cash-strapped team before January 20, according to reports.


Manor: Chances of saving F1 team receive boost as staff retainedhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/38603355
200+BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 4h
Attempts to save the Manor F1 team are boosted by a decision to keep all staff employed until at least the end of January.


Ferrari would welcome Schumacher to FDA "with red carpet"http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferrari-would-welcome-schumacher-to-fda-with-red-carpet-865196/
400+Motorsport.com / 2h
Schumacher, the son of seven-time world champion Michael, is stepping up to the European Formula 3 Championship this season with Prema. Mercedes has already been linked with a potential move to sign up the 17-year-old to its


Autosport Plus / Tech secrets of a Formula 1 legendhttp://www.autosport.com/premium/feature/7349/tech-secrets-of-a-formula-1-legend
Twenty-five years ago Williams built what would become one of the most dominant Formula 1 cars that grand prix racing has ever seen, allowing Nigel Mansell to seal the 1992 title at the 11th of 16 rounds - a record for early-clinching that has only ...


Huge regulatory changes make cars look meanhttp://www.pitpass.com/58126/Huge-regulatory-changes-make-cars-look-mean
1Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 2d
While there remains doubt over whether new rules will shake up the order, the cars will certainly look the part.


Watch our short guide to the new F1 ruleshttp://www.redbull.com/en/motorsports/f1/stories/1331839035152/animated-guide-to-new-f1-rules
Red Bull International (English) / 14h
Watch our short guide to the new F1 rules F1 Find out how Formula One’s new rules will dramatically change cars and engines for the 2017 season. By Paul Keith and Damn Fine Media on 11 January 2017


Brundle thinks “brutal” F1 2017 cars will be “a monster to drive”http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/b...-2017-cars-will-be-a-monster-to-drive-865067/
500+Motorsport.com / 9h
Speaking at Autosport International's Racing Car Show, Brundle believes that the extra downforce and grip levels from the new rules set will complement the huge torque and power from the hybrid-turbo power units.


True F1 car performance won't be seen until China - Pirellihttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/true-f1-car-performance-won-t-be-seen-until-china-pirelli-864888/
100+Motorsport.com / 10h
This season will feature more aggressive-looking cars with wider front and rear wings as part of revised aerodynamic regulations, and the cars will be fitted with wider tyres. Hembery reckons some teams will try to hide their true


Pirelli concerned over wider wet weather tyres | 2017 F1 seasonhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/01/12/pirelli-concerned-over-wider-wet-weather-tyres/
14F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 11h
Pirelli has warned that improving its much-criticised wet weather rubber will not be made easier by F1's adoption of wider tyres in 2017.

Pirelli expect fewer pitstops in new-look F1http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-mo...dUKKBN14W2ZZ?feedType=RSS&feedName=sportsNews
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Formula One fans can expect to see fewer pitstops this year and faster, more aggressive-looking cars, according to tyre supplier Pirelli's motorsport head Paul Hembery.
1 Reuters: Sports News / 16h


Analysis: Barcelona simulation data points to impact of F1 car changeshttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/a...ta-points-to-impact-of-f1-car-changes-864078/
300+Motorsport.com / 1d
For although the cars should be harder to drive and that could lead to more mistakes – and increased opportunity for shock results – there are indications that performance improvements will rob drivers of many opportunities


Bernie Ecclestone opens up on Nico Rosberg’s retirement and Lewis Hamilton’s revengehttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...co-Rosbergs-retirement-Lewis-Hamilton-revenge
Daily Express / 1d
NICO ROSBERG was completely within his rights to retire after winning the F1 World Drivers’ Championship, according to Bernie Ecclestone.


British Grand Prix: Silverstone chief reveals government talks over race’s futurehttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...-Prix-Silverstone-BRDC-government-race-future
Daily Express / 24min
SILVERSTONE will continue to host the British Grand Prix beyond its current contract but the race chiefs are in talks over outside help, according to the president of the British Racing Drivers’ Club .


Insight: Halo is ready – but is the safety device right for F1?https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017/01/insight-halo-is-ready-but-is-the-safety-device-right-for-f1/
39James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Alex Kalinauckas / 3h
FIA safety director Laurent Mekies says the controversial halo cockpit protection device is now ready and it is up to Formula 1’s stakeholders to decide if the device is right for the championship. The halo structure was extensively tested



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Manor Planning Expansion to LMP1 in 2018http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/manor-planning-expansion-to-lmp1-in-2018/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by James Newbold / 6h
Photo: Vision Sport Agency Manor has revealed plans of running parallel LMP1 and LMP2 programs in the 2018 World Endurance Championship, according to sporting manager Graeme Lowdon The British team moved to the WEC in 2016


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Other Racing News

American Flat Track, NBCSN Join Forces For 2017 Seasonhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=65363
American Flat Track proudly announces an exclusive television partnership with NBCSN for the 2017 season. All 18 rounds, from the season-opening DAYTONA TT to the American Flat Track Finals in Southern California, will air in one-hour, tape-delayed telecasts on Thursday nights throughout the summer and fall. Entering its 64 th consecutive season, American Flat Track is the most historic form of A
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Supertrackers: Dirt Track Looks to the Futurehttp://www.cycleworld.com/supertrackers-dirt-track-looks-to-future?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Cycle World / by Mark Hoyer / 1h
Racing Should dirty Superbikes join flat-track’s one-brand band? Should dirty Superbikes join flat-track’s one-brand band? Originally published in February 2000 issue of Cycle World.


Bill To Protect Modifying Street Vehicles Into Race-Only Vehicles Introduced In New Congresshttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=6237f742-c12f-44ec-8013-8ac8ac054726
38Roadracingworld.com / 1d
RPM Act Gets a Fast Start in 2017 --Bill to Protect Motorsports Reintroduced in the U.S. House of Representatives-- Washington, D.C. (January 9, 2017) – SEMA President & CEO Chris Kersting today prais...



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Check-in: A grande dame prepares for America's Cuphttps://www.bostonglobe.com/lifesty...america-cup/BTP8EHahJwepUS4eYUPVaI/story.html
americas cup / The Boston Globe / 11h
The Boston Globe Check-in: A grande dame prepares for America's Cup The Boston Globe The first thing that strikes us is the artwork.


New Zealand trip a “dream come true” for America's Cup Endeavour Program studentshttps://www.americascup.com/en/news...-Americas-Cup-Endeavour-Program-students.html
americas cup / America's Cup / 24min
New Zealand trip a “dream come true” for America's Cup Endeavour Program students America's Cup AMERICA'S CUP , the AMERICA'S CUP logos and theAmerica's Cup Tro[...]


Why I will watch the America's Cup, Sadlyhttp://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2017/01/13/will-watch-americas-cup-sadly/
1americas cup / Scuttlebutt Sailing News / 4h
Scuttlebutt Sailing News Why I will watch the America's Cup , Sadly Scuttlebutt Sailing News But to my mind, the essential problem for the 35th America's Cupis that it is not being sailed in boats.


#TechTuesday: The Science of Our Sails
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Meet ORACLE TEAM USA Tactician Rome Kirby
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Royals attend the America's Cup World Series | Photoshttp://www.northerndailyleader.com....the-americas-cup-world-series-photos/?cs=4141
americas cup / The Northern Daily Leader / 5h
The Northern Daily Leader Royals attend the America's Cup World Series | Photos The Northern Daily Leader Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess o[...]


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Race CANDY

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Concept drawings ahead of 2018 IndyCar redesignhttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/01/13/concept-drawings-ahead-2018-indycar-redesign/
News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 5min
The first sketches of what is designed to be a more universally appealing aerokit for IndyCar in 2018 have been released


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1976 Story (Part 3) Added to European Endurance Racing History Sitehttp://world.honda.com/EWC/invincible/1976-3.html?from=r
Honda has added "Crowds Chant 'Honda' at the End of a Long and Hard Fought Night" to its European Endurance Racing History site, a weekly documentary exploring Honda's history and achievements in endurance racing.
1 Honda World News /
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Rocket Man: Triumph Legend TT by XTR Pepohttp://www.bikeexif.com/triumph-legend-cafe-racer
It’s hard to resist the sound and spectacle of a classic endurance racer. And no one knows that better than Pepo Rosell . He’s become a cult figure within the bike building business, because he has the knack of giving fast road bikes an appealing vintage race vibe. This gnarly-looking machine is called ‘Rocket.’ But despite the BSA logo on the tank, it started life as a Triumph Legend TT—a short-
1K Bike EXIF Update / by Chris Hunter /


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1964 Motori Minerelli Racer



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1955 CZ Walter, Developmental Machine

Sywell Classic: Props and Pistons 2016http://martinsquiresautomotiveillus...10/sywell-classic-props-and-pistons-2016.html
The Sywell Classic: Props and Pistons at Sywell Aerodrome always has a great range of machinery from go karts to aeroplanes, this year I decided to concentrate on motorcycles only as I was in attendance for one day only. 1964 Motori Minerelli Racer (ink sketch) 1955 CZ Walter, Developmental Machine (ink sketch)
Martin Squires Automotive Illustration / by Martin Squires /



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dav.http://lecontainer.blogspot.com/2017/01/dav_45.html
100+Le Container / by David Durand / 6h


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Sunoco Porsche 917-30http://automobiliart.blogspot.com/2017/01/sunoco-porsche-917-30.html
Automobiliart.com / 20h
Can-Am racing was basically McLaren’s game in the late sixties/early nineteen-seventies. In Europe, Porsche’s successful 917 was regulated out of competition for 1972, so their attention turned to the highly popular and lucrative Can-Am
 
The Racing Sheet : 14 January 2017 - Rally Final


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Days Route Stage 14http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/stage-12/day-s-route.html

Provisional Bike Rankings - Stage 12

Provisional Bike Rankings

Provisional Quad Rankings - Stage 12http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEQ_12.pdf

Provisional Quad Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGQ_12.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Stage 12http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEA_12.pdf

Provisional Car Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGA_12.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Stage 12http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CEC_12.pdf

Provisional Truck Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGC_12.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Stage 12http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CES_12.pdf

Provisional UTV Rankings - Overallhttp://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/docs/classements/CGS_12.pdf

Stage 12 Summary - Car/Bike - (Río Cuarto / Buenos Aires) - Dakar 2017
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Stage 12 - Top moment - (Río Cuarto / Buenos Aires) - Dakar 2017
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Stage 12 - Dakar Heroes - Dakar 2017
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Stage 12 - Landscape of the day; powered by Argentina
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Stage 12 - Touristic postcard; powered by Argentina
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Stage 12 - Dakar Stories - Dakar 2017
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Dakar Rally 2017: Winners, Final Results and Reactionhttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/2687051-dakar-rally-2017-winners-final-results-and-reaction
Sam Sunderland became Britain's first Dakar Rally winner on Saturday, as his lead of over 30 minutes in the bike category never came under threat during the final stage


Sam Sunderland is the first Britain to win the Dakar Rally!http://www.motofire.com/2017/01/sport/sam-sunderland-first-britain-win-dakar-rally/
Motofire / 14min
KTM rider wins his first Dakar, whilst KTM grab their sixteenth in a row. Sam Sunderland too the lead after stage five of a weather-stricken week and finally came home to victory today in Argentina, 32 minutes ahead of Matthias


Peterhansel wins 7th Dakar Rally car titlehttp://www.sport24.co.za/Motorsport/peterhansel-wins-7th-dakar-rally-car-title-20170114
Dakar Rally / Sport24 / 4h
Sport24 Peterhansel wins 7th Dakar Rally car title Sport24 Ro Cuarto - France's Stephane Peterhansel won his 13th Dakar Rally title on Saturday, sayi[...]


Peterhansel, Sunderland and Nikolaev seal Dakarhttp://www.redbull.com/ca/en/motors...1331838164007/dakar-rally-stage-twelve-report
Dakar Rally / Red Bull / 21min
Red Bull Peterhansel, Sunderland and Nikolaev seal Dakar Red Bull The final day of the 2017 Dakar Rally , and a timed stage of just 64km with no major obstacles meant things were relatively straightforward for the riders and drivers.


2017 Dakar Rally – Leading MINI John Cooper Works rally car completes final stage (Stage 12): Rio Cuarto – Buenos Aires, 786 km in 6th overallhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...os-aires-786-km-in-6th-overall?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 45min
• All three MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars complete their first Dakar • Three MINI in the top 10 despite extreme challenges of this event • 7 out of 8 MINI entries complete full 2017 Dakar distance


Pela Renet Wraps Up Dakar Rally At Overall Seventhhttp://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/dakar-final1/
News / 3h
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna factory rider Pela Renet on Saturday achieved two personal goals. After two weeks and almost 9,000 km through South America he arrived safely at the Dakar Rally 2017 finish line in Buenos Aires and in a top ten


Russians claim truck & quad titles in Dakar 2017 rally — RT Sporthttps://www.rt.com/sport/373689-dakar-kamaz-russia-truck/
Russia's Eduard Nikolaev of the KAMAZ-Master truck team claimed his second Dakar rally title on Saturday, with his compatriot Sergey Karyakin winning the ...
FWIW: This RT report has been confirmed by Dakar Rally 2017 and independent news sources.
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Leftovers

3 things you should know about attending the Dakar Rallyhttp://www.wheels24.co.za/Motorspor...know-about-attending-the-dakar-rally-20170114
Dakar Rally / Wheels24 / 3h
Wheels24 3 things you should know about attending the Dakar Rally Wheels24 Cape Town - The 2017 Dakar Rally and Le Mans 24 hour motorsport events are arguably the toughest races in the world.


2017 Dakar Rally - Stage 11: San Juan – Rio Cuarto, 759 kmhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-11:-san-juan-–-rio-cuarto-759-km?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
• 3rd place stage finish for Terranova • Al Rajhi completes Stage 11 in 5th • Top five in reach for Terranova as 2017 Dakar enters the final stage


Renet continues to shine as Dakar 2017 draws to a closehttp://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/dakar-st1.-11/
News / 16h
Rockstar Energy Husqvarna rider Pela Renet of France will tomorrow complete the final stage of the 9,000 km Dakar Rally and now has his goal of a top 10 finish firmly in his sights.


Peterhansel within sight of 13th Dakar Rally winhttp://www.iol.co.za/motoring/motorsport/peterhansel-within-sight-of-13th-dakar-rally-win-7403827
Dakar Rally / Independent Online / 3h
Independent Online Peterhansel within sight of 13th Dakar Rally win Independent Online Peterhansel looked set for a record-extending 13th Dakar Rally win, having already wo[...]
 
Tuesday Reader: 17 January 2016

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Beemer

BMW Motorrad achieves its sixth all-time sales high in succession in 2016. Sales increase by 5.9% to 145,032 vehicles. BMW Motorrad continues to grow. Focus on new markets and continuation of the model offensive.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ntinuation-of-the-model-offensive?language=en
9BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
BMW Motorrad once again sold more motorcycles and maxi scooters in 2016 than ever before. Supplies increased by 5.9 % as compared to the previous year. As of December 2016, a total of 145,032 vehicles (previous year: 136,963 units)


MINI

2017 Dakar Rally – Leading MINI John Cooper Works rally car completes final stage (Stage 12): Rio Cuarto – Buenos Aires, 786 km in 6th overallhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...uenos-aires-786-km-in-6th-overall?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 3h
• All three MINI John Cooper Works Rally cars complete their first Dakar • Three MINI in the top 10 despite extreme challenges of this event • 7 out of 8 MINI entries complete full 2017 Dakar distance


Rolls Royce Motorcar

True Luxury Is Personal: Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ Year In Bespokehttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...royce-motor-cars’-year-in-bespoke?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 4h
From the inception of the marque 113 years ago, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has stood alone in serving the world’s wealthy and influential an exquisite blank canvas from which to express their tastes, lifestyles and passions.


Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended Wheelbase Named Best Super Luxury Car By What Car?https://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...best-super-luxury-car-by-what-car?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 6h
The judges at the What Car? Awards, one of the most important measures of success in the automotive calendar, have once again declared Ghost the best super-luxury car in the world, completing a hat-trick of victories for Ghost


Rolls-Royce Dawn Takes Luxury Crown In Uk Car Of The Year Awardshttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...rown-in-uk-car-of-the-year-awards?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 6h
The Rolls-Royce Dawn has been declared ‘Best Luxury Car’ in the 2017 UK Car of the Year Awards – affirming its status as the world’s most luxurious open-top tourer. In making their judgement, a panel of some of the most respected


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Recalls

BMW issued a recall on the S1000R, and S1000XR modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017001
On certain motorcycles, one of the bolts connecting the rear suspension deflection lever to the link strut, or the lever to the rear wheel swing arm (but not both) may not have been tightened to specification. This...
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FWIW: At this point the number of affected motorcycles is 2.

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


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Ducati Sold Over 55,000 Motorcycles in 2016http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/ducati-motorcycle-sales-2016/
29Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 29min
Ducati Motor Holding has finished counting how many bikes it sold last year, and the official tally is 55,451 units were sold worldwide in 2016. That figure is up from the 54,809 sold in 2015, for a modest gain of 1.2%.


Triumph Sets All-Time Sales Record in North Americahttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/triumph-north-america-sales-2016/
Triumph Motorcycles is celebrating what it is calling its best sales year ever in North America, boasting a 21% gain on sales in 2016 over the previous year, and for the first time ever, clearing over 13,000 units sold. “There is no greater testament to the tireless work and outstanding […] The post Triumph Sets All-Time Sales Record in North America appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
500+ Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /


MV Agusta Relaunches in USA and Canadahttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/mv-agusta-usa-canada/
It didn’t take long for the news to become officially official, but MV Agusta USA and MV Agusta Canada have come under new ownership, as the Italian brand attempts to relaunch itself in the North American market. Heading the new efforts is Urban Moto Group, headed by Joseph Elasmar, who imports MV […] The post MV Agusta Relaunches in USA and Canada appeared first on Asphalt & Rubber .
200+ Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /


Flashback. 1927 Indian Scout 45http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/01/13/flashback-1927-indian-scout-45/
Originally designed by Charles B. Franklin, and introduced as a 1920 model, the Scout rivaled the Chief as Indian’s most important model. In 1927, with the Scout 45, the engine went from 37 cubic inch or 610 cc to 45 cubic inch or 740 cc. The reason for engine... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
52 Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 3


Why Polaris Industries Is Shutting Down Victory Motorcycleshttp://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/...ies-is-shutting-down-victory-motorcycles.html
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Though Polaris (NYSE: PII) is arguably known best for its flagship line of off-road vehicles, its motorcycle division has offered a key source of supplemental growth in recent years.


MV Agusta relaunches in North American markethttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2017/01/11/mv-agusta-relaunches-in-north-american-market/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 19h
The Italian manufacturer will be concentrating its efforts in increasing its presence and brand awareness in the United States and Canada. MV AGUSTA Motor S.p.A. and Urban Motor Group Pty Ltd signed an agreement


Harley-Davidson sues again over logohttps://motorbikewriter.com/harley-davidson-sues-logo/
26Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 13h
Harley-Davidson is again protecting its well-known logo and trademark by suing for what it sees as ripping off its genuine products.


Did Harley-Davidson Stock Deserve to Be Up 32% in 2016?http://www.fool.com/investing/2017/...-is-it-overvalued.aspx?source=iedfolrf0000001
The big bike maker's stock had a big year, but it may be setting it up for a big fall. hasn't been able to sell more motorcycles from one year to the next for the past two years, the fact its stock has grown in value by 32% in 2016 should cause investors pause to consider if the increase was justified.
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Why You Should Short Harley Davidsonhttps://www.thestreet.com/story/13947819/1/why-you-should-short-harley-davidson.html
The Harley Davidson rally run may be near an end. Shares of the iconic motorcycle manufacturer have formed a classic topping pattern on the daily chart.
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Will Harley-Davidson Resort to This Tactic Again to Make Its Numbers?http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/...to-this-tactic-again-to-make-its-numbers.html
For two years running, Harley has just managed to squeak over the low end of its shipment guidance threshold. In 2014, it shipped 270,726 bikes worldwide that allowed it to just barely hit its revised guidance of 270,000 to 275,000 motorcycles.
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MC NEWS

Classic Motorcycles. The Art Of Speed.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/01/15/classic-motorcycles-the-art-of-speed/
Just released, Classic Motorcycles. The Art Of Speed is the story of the most groundbreaking motorcycles of the past century. It compiles the best of the best machines from the legendary marques still alive or defunct. From Triumph to Harley-Davidson to Vincent to Ducati to... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
12 Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze /


Texas Lane-Splitting Bill Would Make Filtering Legal For Motorcyclists in the Lone Star Statehttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/t...-news-lone-star-state?dom=rss-default&src=syn
News Texas is considering joining California in making lane-splitting legal. But the bill’s merits might not matter. The Texas Legislature is set to consider SB 228, which would make lane splitting legal. It’s a good idea, but is it good enough to pass?
1K Motorcyclist / by Jerry Smith /


ABS Required for Motorcycles in Indiahttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/abs-required-for-motorcycles-in-india?dom=rss-default&src=syn
News India makes a shift towards rider safety Riding safety gains significance as India mandates ABS for two-wheelers from 2018 on…
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales /


6 Smartphone Apps for Motorcyclistshttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/6-smartphone-apps-for-motorcyclists?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Tips and tech Apps to make life easier on the road Smartphone apps that make life on two wheels easier…
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales /


This Motorcycle With Snowmobile Tracks Is the Most Overkill Way to Crush Your Winter Commutehttp://gizmodo.com/this-motorcycle-with-snowmobile-tracks-is-the-most-over-1791116108
Forget about trying to cram your way onto an already packed subway car when it’s snowy and you need to get to work. Motorcycle maker Christini has applied its expertise in building two-wheel drive bikes to a new snow-thrashing machine called the II-Track Snow Bike system that promises to make wintery commutes actually… Read more...
1K Gizmodo / by Andrew Liszewski /



RIDING

Use the Fibonacci Sequence to Quickly Convert Between Miles and Kilometers
Math has tons of fascinating quirks. For example, if you want to convert between miles and kilometers, you can use the Fibonacci sequence to make a conversion with a stunning degree of accuracy. The Fibonacci sequence, which is the basis for the golden ratio , goes like this: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144 Each number in the sequence after the first two is the sum of the previous tw
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Debriefing Your Bike After a Ridehttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/debriefing-your-bike-after-ride?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Tips and tech Use the acronym T-CLOCK to help make sure your bike is ready for your next ride There are a few things you should check after a ride to make sure your motorcycle's ready for the next. T-CLOCK can help you with the post-ride inspection.
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Art Friedman /


GEAR

Suus 3066 Road Denim Motorcycle Jeanshttp://silodrome.com/suus-3066-road-denim-motorcycle-jeans/
2Silodrome / by James McBride / 7h
Suus 3066 Road Denim Motorcycle Jeans The new Suus 3066 Road Denim Motorcycle Jeans are made from 14oz ARMALITH UHMWPE (ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene) denim that’s both incredibly abrasion resistant,


Rukka AirventuR Gloveshttp://www.cycleworld.com/rukka-airventur-gloves?dom=rss-default&src=syn
2Cycle World / by The Wire / 21h
News A Premium Quality Adventure Glove Utilizing D3O Technology for Knuckle Protection The “AirventuR” gloves mark the launch of the first pair of Rukka motorcycle gloves taking advantage of the extraordinary properties of


Shark Race-R Pro Carbon Helmethttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/s...-helmet-jorge-lorenzo?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Gear The Race-R Pro is Shark’s high-end composite fiber helmet that offers high-speed stability and wide field of view. The Race-R Pro is Shark’s high-end composite fiber helmet that offers high-speed stability and wide field of view.
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Alpinestars Core Jacket Review: Sport Comfort, Subtle Stylehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/01/12/alpinestars-core-jacket-review-sport-comfort/
The Alpinestars Core Jacket was created with race-inspired safety innovation, while remaining stylish and comfortable for street riding. The post Alpinestars Core Jacket Review: Sport Comfort, Subtle Style appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
1 Ultimate MotorCycling / by Ron Lieback /


The seven most useful bits of kit for motorcyclistshttps://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-top-10s/seven-most-useful-bits-kit-motorcyclists
Image: Help keep you and your bike in top condition with these simple bits of kit.
1 Visordown / by Luke_Jacob /


Joe Rocket HeartBreaker 3.0 Textile Jacket Review: Lightweight Stylehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/01/13/joe-rocket-heartbreaker-3-0-textile-jacket-review/
Joe Rocket brings female riders another stylish motorcycle jacket—this time it’s the lightweight, textile HeartBreaker 3.0. The post Joe Rocket HeartBreaker 3.0 Textile Jacket Review: Lightweight Style appeared first on Ultimate MotorCycling .
1 Ultimate MotorCycling / by Kelly Callan /


TECH

Your Bike After a Ridehttp://www.topix.com/motorcycles/2017/01/debriefing-your-bike-after-a-ride?fromrss=1
3Motorcycle News / 1d
Motorcycles have become so reliable it's easy to take them for granted. Back when I started riding, we were cautioned to carefully examine the clutch cable and avoid holding the clutch lever in while waiting at a light-lest the cable break


MC Garage Video: What’s With Tire Width?http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle-tire-width-and-traction-video?dom=rss-default&src=syn
MC Garage Watch this video to find out why bigger isn’t always better. Do bigger tires mean more grip? In this video from the MC Garage, we talk tire width and how it affects your bike’s performance.
1K Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning /


Saving Money on Motorcycle Partshttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/saving-money-on-motorcycle-parts?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Tips and tech You don't have to spend a lot to make your bike perfect There are crazy prices out there for motorcycle parts that can also be found at a cheaper price for the same quality. Here are some tips to saving some green.
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Art Friedman /


Thread Repair: Time-Sert vs. Helicoilhttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/thread-repair-time-sert-vs-helicoil?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Tips and tech When it comes to stripped out threads, which is best? When it comes to thread repair, you have two main options: Helicoil and Time-Sert…
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Jon Mcdevitt /


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The Racing Sheet


A Brief History of Motorcycle Ice Racinghttp://ridermagazine.com/2017/01/13/a-brief-history-of-motorcycle-ice-racing/
A National Championship race gets underway in Moscow, 1961. (Image courtesy of FIM) It’s the early 20 th century, and you are an enthusiast in the relatively new pastime of motorcycling. The trouble is, it’s winter. What’s a motorcyclist to do? Why, fit your tires with sharp metal spikes and ride it on the ice, of course! And, as tends to happen, it wasn’t long before someone (or some ones ) came
100+ Rider Magazine / by jsmith /


Dramatic finale for 2017 Dakar Rallyhttp://www.iol.co.za/motoring/motorsport/dramatic-finale-for-2017-dakar-rally-7410194
Independent Online Dramatic finale for 2017 Dakar Rally Independent Online It was Peterhansel's seventh Dakar Rally triumph in the car category to go with his six titles on a motorcycle. Nine-times world rally champion Loeb posted his best finish yet in the world's toughest motorsport contest, having competed for the first ... Dakar Rally 2017: Sam Sunderland, Stephane Peterhansel secure history victories NEWS.com.au Stephane Peterhansel ex
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2017 Dakar Finishes in Buenos Aireshttp://world.honda.com/Rally/Dakar/2017/dakar-stage12/?from=r
The 2017 edition of the Dakar rally took off in the Paraguayan capital Asuncion on the January 2, through Bolivia and Argentina, reaching its final 12th stage on the January 14 and on to the goal in the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires.
1 Honda World News /


Take a look back the historic Dakar Rally 2017http://www.redbull.com/en/motorspor...kar-rally-2017-peugeot-ktm-kamaz-make-history
Red Bull Take a look back the historic Dakar Rally 2017 Red Bull The 2017 Dakar Rally saw two stages cancelled and three more shortened due to torrential rain, thunder and lightning that brought about floods and landslides. But despite that, Dakar sports director Marc Coma – himself a five-time winner – is satisfied. Dakar Rally : Sam Sunderland Leads Three-Way Podium for KTM Cycleworld Bikes: Sunderland becomes first Briton to win Dak
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Rautenbach stars in Dakar rally debuthttps://www.newsday.co.zw/2017/01/16/rautenbach-stars-dakar-rally-debut/
Dakar Rally / NewsDay / 10h
NewsDay Rautenbach stars in Dakar rally debut NewsDay The 10 000 kilometre race was won by France's Stéphane Peterhansel, his 13th Dakar Rally title[...]


Dakar Rally: Sam Sunderland Leads Three-Way Podium for KTMhttp://www.cycleworld.com/rally-16-dakars-undefeated-for-ktm
Dakar Rally / Cycleworld / 10h
Cycleworld Dakar Rally : Sam Sunderland Leads Three-Way Podium for KTM Cycleworld The 2017 Dakar Rally , an edition that delivered [...]


Dakar 2017: Hero MotoSport Completes Maiden Dakar RallyUnder ...http://auto.ndtv.com/news/dakar-201...letes-maiden-dakar-rally-under-top-10-1649013
NDTVAuto.com Dakar 2017: Hero MotoSport Completes Maiden DakarRally Under ... NDTVAuto.com The Dakar Rally 2017 saw Hero MotoSports Team Rally riders Joaquim Rodrigues, who also made his Dakar debut this year, finish 10th while India's very own ... Dakar Rally: CS Santosh finishes the race at 47th spot - India.com India.com Dakar2017: Hero MotoSports Team Rally's Joaquim Rodrigues ... Overdrive all 4 news ar
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Monster Energy Honda Team Vow to Fight Onhttp://world.honda.com/Rally/Dakar/2017/dakar-review/?from=r
Honda World News / 10h
After a fortnight competing in the world's toughest race, Monster Energy Honda Team's campaign ends with a positive scorecard, clearly showing all the necessary requisites to triumph in the Dakar.


The Day After Dakarhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/01/15/the-day-after-dakar/
CMG News / by Zac Kurylyk / 12h
Here's a look at what we learned from this year's duel in the desert.


Seven WorldSBK riders to watch in 2017http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Seven+WorldSBK+riders+to+watch+in+2017
SBK / 2h
Who will make sparks fly this season?


Best Of Bike - Dakar 2017
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Best Of Quad - Dakar 2017
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Best Of UTV - Dakar 2017
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Best Of Truck - Dakar 2017
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Best Of Car - Dakar 2017
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Valtteri Bottas handed chance to be an F1 winner as Mercedes replaces Nico Rosberghttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...-f1-winner-as-mercedes-replaces-nico-rosberg/
49James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 1h
Mercedes has confirmed that Valtteri Bottas will partner Lewis Hamilton for the 2017 Formula 1 season. The Brackley-based team has signed the Finn on as a replacement for Nico Rosberg, who stunned F1 when he decided to retire just


Completing the F1 2017 driver puzzle – Felipe Massa stays on at Williams, Valtteri Bottas moves to Mercedeshttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...t-williams-valtteri-bottas-moves-to-mercedes/
44James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 1h
Felipe Massa will postpone his Formula 1 retirement and has agreed to race alongside Lance Stroll at Williams for the 2017 season, with the team confirming that Valtteri Bottas will join Mercedes. Massa announced he was retiring from


Valtteri Bottas: This is what I want to do at Mercedes and what I think of Lewis Hamiltonhttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...as-Mercedes-plans-Lewis-Hamilton-new-teammate
Daily Express / 1h
VALTTERI BOTTAS has made a maiden F1 win after 78 unsuccessful attempts his first goal as a Mercedes driver.


Rosberg accepts ambassadorial role at Mercedeshttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/rosberg-accepts-ambassadorial-role-at-mercedes-865998/
300+Motorsport.com / 1h
Rosberg shocked the world when he announced his retirement from racing just one day after clinching his first F1 title in November. The German has not revealed any plans to continue involved in motorsport, but Mercedes said on


“A new challenge” – Sauber signs Pascal Wehrlein for 2017 F1 seasonhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...ber-signs-pascal-wehrlein-for-2017-f1-season/
37James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 4h
Pascal Wehrlein will race for the Sauber Formula 1 team during the 2017 season, it was announced today. At the start of what is likely to be a busy week of F1 revelations


McLaren announce MP4-32 car launch date | 2017 F1 seasonhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/01/16/mclaren-announce-car-launch-date/
28F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 4h
McLaren has become the fifth team to announce the launch date for its 2017 car.


REVIEW: A Big Ask: Ford’s Triumphant Return to Le Manshttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/review-a-big-ask-fords-triumphant-return-to-le-mans/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by John Dagys / 2h
Photo: Drew Gibson/Ford While next weekend’s Rolex 24 at Daytona will bring the Ford GT program full-circle, with the American supercar returning to the site of its competition debut twelve months ago, the definitive story of Ford’s


WEC turning points: 6 Hours Silverstone 2016http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/wec-turning-points-6-hours-silverstone-2016_4705.html
FIA WEC News / 7h
Photo: Porsche LMP1 Team watches and waits for the outcome of the clash of PorschesSkid blocks and clashing Porsches turn the 6 Hours of Silverstone on its headIn the first of a new series, we look at the key turning points that impacted


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS


Trump says U.S. automakers should make products in the countryhttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-autos-idUSKBN14Z0LP?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Sunday that American automakers should starting assembling motor vehicles in the United States if they wanted to do business in country.
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Trump threatens German carmakers with 35 percent U.S. import tariffhttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-u...SKBN1500VJ?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
2KReuters: Business News / 7h
FRANKFURT/BERLIN (Reuters) - U.S President-elect Donald Trump warned German car companies he would impose a border tax of 35 percent on vehicles imported to the U.S. market, a plan that drew sharp rebukes from Berlin


Donald Trump warns BMW of 35 percent tax on import cars from Mexicohttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/01/15/donald-trump-warns-bmw-35-percent-tax-import-cars-mexico/
President-elect Donald Trump has warned BMW of a potential 35 percent tax on BMW cars imported from its new plant in Mexico . Trump was speaking in an interview with German newspaper Bild, which on Sunday released excerpts of his comments translated into German. A BMW spokeswoman said a BMW Group plant in San Luis Potosi would build the BMW 3 Series starting from 2019, with the output intended fo
22 Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /


Trump Attacks BMW and Mercedes, but Auto Industry Is a Complex Targethttp://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/16/business/trump-germany-bmw-mercedes.html
99NYT > Automobiles / by KEITH BRADSHER and JACK EWING / 59min
The globalized trade in vehicles, in which Detroit owns European brands and German cars come from Alabama, could make it hard to raise barriers.


Trump team signals auto border tax also could hit Canadahttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...signals-auto-border-tax-also-could-hit-canada
The Trump administration is signaling Canada could face the same retaliatory trade measures as Mexico, in what would be an even bigger disruption to automakers such as Toyota and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.
100+ Automotive News Breaking News Feed /


1974 BMW 2002 Tii Alpina A4Shttp://silodrome.com/bmw-2002-alpina/
1Silodrome / by James McBride / 7h
1974 BMW 2002 Tii Alpina A4S The BMW 2002 Tii Alpina A4S is one of the rarest and quickest iterations of the venerable 2002. The 2002 itself is now regarded by many marque historians to be the single most important model ever


Here's Why BMW Is Approaching Autonomous Driving in the Best ...http://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/bmw-approaching-autonomous-driving-best-way-possible
The German automaker is ensuring consumer safety with its cautious implementation of driverless technology


Rolls-Royce to pay almost £700m to settle bribery and corruption claimshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/business...almost-700m-settle-bribery-corruption-claims/
2Business / by Alan Tovey / 38min
FWIW: Keep in mind, as this news items pops up in various places on the net, Rolls Royce Group and Rolls Royce Motorcars are different companies. This is about the former, not the BMW owned latter.

BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

VW's plot to fool the feds: How high up did it go?http://www.autonews.com/article/201...s-plot-to-fool-the-feds-how-high-up-did-it-go
19Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 11h
Even as VW pleaded guilty to felony charges and agreed to a record settlement of its emissions scandal, the noose of law enforcement has tightened around the automaker's highest executives.


Hyundai, Kia plan $3.1 billion U.S. investment, consider new planthttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...3-1-billion-u-s-investment-consider-new-plant
Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 50min
Hyundai and Kia said they will spend $3.1 billion in the U.S. in the next five years, joining other vehicle manufacturers in announcing investment plans amid threats from President-elect Donald Trump of higher levies on auto


FCA's sedan plans stall amid trade tumulthttp://www.autonews.com/article/20170116/OEM04/301169977/fcas-sedan-plans-stall-amid-trade-tumult
6Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 11h
After Fiat Chrysler dealers sell down their current stocks of remaining Dodge Darts and Chrysler 200 sedans, those segments may stay vacant for a while on their lots.


Toyota's Lentz: Tariff would depress industryhttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...0/toyotas-lentz-tariff-would-depress-industry
5Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 11h
President-elect Donald Trump's threatened border tax on autos and auto parts coming into the U.S. would depress the entire industry, said Jim Lentz, CEO of Toyota Motor North America.


Is it time to say goodbye to diesel?http://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/industry/it-time-say-goodbye-diesel
Environmental pressures might convince more Brits to stop filling up at the black pump, but it could send used petrol car values skywards Has diesel had its day? With the news that four cities across the globe are banning diesel cars outright from their centres, the ongoing Volkswagen emissions furore , plus the added Fiat Chrysler accusations emerging in the US , and doctors calling for restrict
200+ Autocar RSS Feed /


Dismal auto results, may be the same next quarter according to IndiaNiveshhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...rding-to-indianivesh/articleshow/56601340.cms
Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 1h
Except for Eicher’s Royal Enfield, Tata’s Tiago and few models of Maruti (Breeza, S-Cross & Baleno) which have long waiting periods, all the companies suffered the continuing short term liquidity crunch on account of demonetization.


Radical RXC500 on course to smash Nurburgring recordhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/radical-rxc500-course-smash-nurburgring-record
Autocar RSS Feed / 12min
The RXC500 looks set to break the 'Ring record British brand's turbocharged V6 model is said to have already set a blistering time on an open track day


Scottsdale Collector Car Auction Preview - star cars and viewing scheduleshttp://newatlas.com/2017-scottsdale-auctions-star-cars-preview/47337/
11New Atlas / by Mike Hanlon / 8h
The Scottsdale collector car auctions begin the year with six international auctions within the space of seven days. This article covers the viewing times and the poster cars chosen by the auction houses as their banner carriers. ..


Wild 1955 turbine-powered Chrysler show car set for auctionhttp://newatlas.com/chrysler-turbine-gilda-concept-car-auction/47394/
95New Atlas / by Colin Jeffrey / 10h
Looking every bit like a vehicle some mad 1950s scientist may have built to travel in time, the Chrysler Ghia Streamline X "Gilda" is is a one-off, turbine-powered concept car first exhibited at the Turin Auto Show in 1955. Now, after


Eagle Spyder GThttp://silodrome.com/eagle-spyder-gt/
Eagle Spyder GT Eagle was founded in England in 1984 with a sole focus on the Jaguar E-Type – both classic restorations and preparing cars for competition. In 1989, company founder Henry Pearman and co-driver Gordon Cruickshank took part in the Pirelli Classic Marathon, taking on Pirelli’s “Famous Five” of Stirling Moss, Paddy Hopkirk, Timo Makinen, Roger Clark and Ove Andersson. Henry and Gordon
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70 years of Ferrari – celebrating the biggest name in the businesshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/features/70-years-ferrari-celebrating-biggest-name-business/
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Ford GT drive modes demonstrated on videohttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/ford-gt-drive-modes-demonstrated-video
The Ford GT gets five selectable drive modes, which Ford has demonstrated on a new video released by its performance division The new Ford GT has been given five selectable driving modes, which Ford Performance has demonstrated on a new video. Five modes – Normal, Wet, Sport, Track and V-Max – are selectable, with the last three being the more hardcore selections, and Wet mode being suited to sli
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It turns out that the 2017 Ford GT drinks a lot of gashttp://www.autoblog.com/2017/01/06/2017-ford-gt-gas-guzzler-tax-mpg/
Filed under: Government/Legal , Green , Ford , Fuel Efficiency , Coupe , Supercars It even has the same overall fuel economy as its predecessor. Continue reading It turns out that the 2017 Ford GT drinks a lot of gas It turns out that the 2017 Ford GT drinks a lot of gas originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 06 Jan 2017 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Email thi
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New CHiPS Movie Is Going To Be Hilarious And The Trailer Is Proofhttp://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/the-new-chips-movie-is-going-to-be-hilarious-and-the-tr-1791110959


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The Thin Linehttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/01/the-thin-line.html
Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 1h
- Christophe Sarrazin https://www.facebook.com/christophe.sarrazin.graphiste/photos/ https://www.instagram.com/christophe_sarrazin_artist/


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Sidecar Bicycle Build Projecthttp://goodsparkgarage.com/sidecar-bicycle-build-project/
Casey’s son said he wanted a sidecar of his own like our Ural Red October . So, they built a sidecar bicycle using old bikes, spare parts, and sheet metal. Check out Casey’s pics and words on how this father-son project came to life! Cut-up bicycle frames and scrap tubing were used to form [...] The post Sidecar Bicycle Build Project appeared first on Good Spark Garage .
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Vintage Brochures: Laverda 750 SFC '70s (Usa)http://racingcafe.blogspot.com/2017/01/vintage-brochures-laverda-750-sfc-70s.html
Foto: Flickr (speedfourjoe)
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"Maci" / Motouphttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/01/maci-motoup.html
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Re: Absolute Power: Motokouture's BMW S 1000 RR Turbohttp://www.bikeexif.com/custom-bmw-s1000rr#comment-3097966792
How much power is enough? For BMW Motorrad, that figure currently sits at 199hp: the output of the class-leading BMW S 1000 RR. That's an intimidating number for mere mortals like us.
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BMW R1200R Drag Bike by Nicolas Petithttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/bmw-r1200r-drag-bike-nicolas-petit/
500+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 19h
Nicolas Petit has a way of inking motorcycle designs that we didn’t even know we wanted. First it was drawings of dustbin motorcycles, and now its his drag bike creation, which is based off the BMW R1200R. BMW’s boxer-twin engine
 
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