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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads

Tuesday Reader: 9 May 2017


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Nate Kern earns podium finish in round one of WERA Triple Crown on stock BMW S1000RRhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...e-crown-on-stock-bmw-s-1000-rr?language=en_US

Think I’ll go for a ride on my stock S1000RR, and podium on the way home. Begin Press Release: Nate Kern Earns Podium Finish In Round One Of WERA Triple Crown On Stock BMW S1000RR Woodcliff Lake, NJ (May 8, 2017) – Last


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BMW Motorsport News

International BMW S 1000 RR racing family extends its collections of wins and podiums.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...s-collections-of-wins-and-podiums?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 19min
It was an action packed weekend for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport teams and experts with race events in numerous championships – and it was another successful one, with two wins and many podium finishes.


IRRC, FSBK and FR EU: five wins and a total of 12 podium finishes in six races for the BMW S 1000 RR racers.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...aces-for-the-bmw-s-1000-rr-racers?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
Three race series, three times big success for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family: in the six races held at the weekend in the individual championships, the BMW S 1000 RR racers celebrated no fewer than five wins and a total of 12


Available now: the innovative BMW Motorsport Chatbot.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...innovative-bmw-motorsport-chatbot?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
Not only does BMW Motorsport have a new car for the 2017 DTM, but it is also launching a new service for media representatives: the BMW Motorsport Media Chatbot. In the future, you will receive any important information on your


BMW Motorsport News – Issue 18/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-18/2017?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
ROWE Racing on the podium at Brands Hatch – Two wins for West Surrey Racing at Thruxton.


Rain challenge - BMW Motorsport.

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Bimmer

BMW-M.com: The new home of the most powerful letter in the world.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...most-powerful-letter-in-the-world?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
BMW M is launching the new BMW-M.com as the online home of the dynamic BMW sub-brand. The website will provide exciting brand and product content with fascinating insights into development and technology, as well as an


Presentation of the prize car for the 2017 BMW M Award in Jerez: the new BMW M4 CS for the top MotoGP™ qualifier.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-cs-for-the-top-motogp™-qualifier?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 15h
BMW M Division once again presented a real highlight - the prize car for the BMW M Award in 2017: the new BMW M4 CS.



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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW R 1200 R Italian Black Edition 2017http://www.bikesdoctor.com/bmw-r-1200-r-italian-black-edition-2017/
1Bikes Doctor / by Rana Israr / 6h
It is not entirely uncommon for BMW Motorrad launches special editions during some of its most iconic motorcycles exclusively for some countries. BMW Motorrad Italia now benefits from the arrival of the BMW R 1200 R Black


BMW GS Academy: a scuola di avventura con la GS 1200 Rallyehttps://www.gpone.com/it/2017/05/08...cuola-di-avventura-con-la-gs-1200-rallye.html
GPone RSS Feed / 5h
Tra birilli, fango e mulattiere in sella alla endurona bavarese, in una due giorni di corso per capire come affrontare al meglio i percorsi Off-Road


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Polaris Motorcycle Division to Exhibit & Showcase New Model Lineup at 2017 AIMExpohttps://motorsportsnewswire.com/201...ase-new-model-lineup-at-2017-aimexpo-0508174/
motorsportsnewswire / by Motor Sports Newswire / 5h
Indian Motorcycle & Polaris Slingshot to Showcase its Model Year 2018 Lineup at American International Motorcycle Expo in Columbus, Ohio MINNEAPOLIS , MN – May 8, 2017 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – The Polaris Motorcycle Division


Motus adds three Dealers, new regional sales managerhttp://www.dealernews.com/motus-adds-three-dealers-new-regional-sales-manager/
Dealernews / by Press Release / 3min
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Motus Motorcycles announced three new Dealers and named a new regional sales manager. The new Dealers are in Kentucky, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin: Motor-Vation in Mechanicsburg, PA, has been in


Better Buy: Polaris Industries Inc. vs. Harley-Davidsonhttps://www.fool.com/investing/2017...-vs-harley-davids.aspx?source=iedfolrf0000001
3Motorcycle News / 11h
One is the hulking industry behemoth, the other the upstart . But size alone doesn't give Harley-Davidson Yet it's fitting that Harley-Davidson and the owner of Indian Motorcycle -- two century-old industry nameplates -- are still going



MC NEWS

2017 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Includes Music, Craft Beer & Bike Showhttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...cle-days-includes-music-craft-beer-bike-show/
1Ultimate Motorcycling / by Staff / 1h
Fans of country music, rockabilly and high energy party rock are in for a treat at the 2017 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, scheduled for July at Mid-Ohio. The post 2017 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Includes Music, Craft Beer & Bike Show


What to Expect at The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, Presented by GEICO Motorcyclehttps://motorsportsnewswire.com/201...ering-presented-by-geico-motorcycle-05011718/
motorsportsnewswire / by Motor Sports Newswire / 13h
CARMEL, CA – May 1, 2017 – ( Motor Sports Newswire ) – Spectators, sponsors, entrants and organizers eagerly await the start of the 9th Annual The Quail Motorcycle Gathering , presented by GEICO Motorcycle, this Saturday, May 6th


James Lansdowne Norton: A British Iconhttp://www.cycleworld.com/james-lan...torcycle-manufacturer?dom=rss-default&src=syn
2Cycle World / by Gaz Boulanger / 3h
Lifestyle From bicycles to motorcycles, beginning in 1898 James Lansdowne Norton started what was initially a bicycle chain and parts maker, and then expanded to become one of the most iconic motorcycle manufacturers in the…


History of Motorcyclinghttp://www.cycleworld.com/history-of-motorcycling-nick-ienatsch-tuesday
4Cycle World / by Nick Ienatsch / 5h
Ienatsch Tuesday From newbies to veterans alike, Nick gets you up to speed Nick Ienatsch's weekly column celebrates the motorcycle life. In this installment, Nick provides a succinct verbal history of motorcycling, touching on


Why We Should Buy Beginner Bikeshttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/why-we-should-buy-beginner-bikes?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales / 13h
Tips and tech Ride what you're comfortable with, and don't blame the bike A response to RideApart's Why We Need To Stop Buying Beginner Bikes, on the benefits of small displacement motorcycles and dangers of starting off on a big


Motorcycles as Art - Ninth Annual Quail Motorcycle Gatheringhttps://rideapart.com/articles/motorcycles-art-ninth-annual-quail-motorcycle-gathering
1RideApart - Recent Articles / 3h
Motorcycles as Art - Ninth Annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering Even absent perfect weather, the ninth Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel Valley, Calif. showcased some exceptional motorcycles and quite a few swell ones.


James May Has a Solution for Motorcycle Thefthttp://www.thedrive.com/news/10042/james-may-has-a-solution-for-motorcycle-theft
78The Drive / by Eric Brandt / 10h
James May, former Top Gear co-host and current presenter for The Grand Tour , wrote a compelling piece for DriveTribe as a solution for motorcycle theft . May’s proposal is that "we must deal with the problem of bike thieves at its source, by


Motorcyclists 27x more likely to die than auto drivershttp://boingboing.net/2017/05/03/motorcyclists-27x-more-likely.html
400+Boing Boing / by Jason Weisberger / 5d
Motorcyclists are 27x more likely to die and 5x more likely to be injured than folks in passenger cars. RideApart discusses the dangers of motorcycling in a mature and upfront fashion. (more…)


2017 KTM 1290 Super Duke GT | Long-Term Testhttp://ridermagazine.com/2017/05/02/2017-ktm-super-duke-gt-long-term-test/
2Rider Magazine / by Jenny Smith / 1h
The Austrians sure do love their sharp-edged bodywork and orange paint. The go-fast Super Duke GT appears to be in motion even when parked on its side stand. (Photos by the author and Kevin Wing) Following his first ride on the


First Ride Review: 2017 Kawasaki Versys-X 300http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2...300-first-ride-review?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcyclist Magazine Firstrides / by Joe Gresh / 1min
Reviews The thinking man’s adventure touring motorcycle. The small-displacement Versys X300 hits a home run into the booming adventure category, Kawasaki is betting that a high-rpm double will beat a single every time.



RIDING

Iron Butts & Frozen Bodies: Peter Egan & Others Talk Long-Distance Touringhttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...r-egan-and-others-talk-long-distance-touring/
13Ultimate Motorcycling / by Gary Ilminen / 2h
Motorcycle touring icons like Peter Egan and Larry Green discuss iron butts and long-distance motorcycle riding experiences at Wisconsin's Black Earth Library. The post Iron Butts & Frozen Bodies: Peter Egan & Others Talk Long-Distance


FIA supports the fourth UN Global Road Safety Weekhttp://www.fia.com/news/fia-supports-fourth-un-global-road-safety-week
13Press release feed / by amechoulam / 10h
FIA news The FIA and its member Clubs around the world are supporting the worldwide #SlowDown campaign: www.unroadsafetyweek.org . In total, 42 Clubs will receive funding to implement road safety projects for the Week via the


Watch This Motorcyclist Cling to a Car After Falling Off Bike on a Highwayhttp://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/...-to-a-car-after-falling-off-bike-on-a-highway
200+The Drive / by Aaron Brown / 3d
All too often, car drivers ignore the possibility that there could be a motorcyclist in their blind spot, thus leading to a dangerous collision. A clip uploaded to YouTube shows what happens when a motorcycle and a car collide at highway



GEAR

All-Weather Riding Gear Guidehttp://www.baggersmag.com/all-weather-riding-gear?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Baggers / by Staff / 3h
Motorcycle Gear Quality riding apparel that you can rock in all four seasons Blend function and form with this new multi-season riding apparel from Klim and Rev'It.


TECH

Tool of the Week: Snap-on Electronic Flex Head Torque Wrenchhttp://www.baggersmag.com/tool-week...ex-head-torque-wrench?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Baggers / by Jon McDevitt / 7h
How To A torque wrench to rule them all Jon discusses the Electronic Flex Head Torque Wrench from Snap-on and what sets it apart from a standard torque wrench.


The Racing Sheet

World Sidecarcross Championship 2017 - round 1 - Oldebroek Circuit

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Lorenzo: Ducati should adopt Yamaha’s chassis philosophyhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...ould-adopt-yamahas-chassis-philosophy-898644/
100+Motorsport.com / 59min
The three-time premier class champion has endured a tough start to his Ducati career since switching from Yamaha last winter, with his ninth-place finish at Austin being his top result so far.It puts him 13th in the standings on 13 points,


Pedrosa Propels Win Streak to 16th Yearhttp://www.beinsports.com/us/motogp/video/pedrosa-propels-win-streak-to-16th-year/533371
1beIN SPORTS News / 1d
Dani Pedrosa's #SpanishGP win pushes his remarkable streak of claiming at least one world championship race victory up to a 16th consecutive season.


Jerez MotoGP: Pedrosa fends off Marquez as Yamahas strugglehttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...fends-off-marquez-as-yamahas-struggle-902944/
1Motorsport.com / 1d
Marquez chose the hard rear tyre, as opposed to Pedrosa’s medium, so although the reigning champion dropped away in the early stages, he came on strong in the closing laps.Marquez got the gap under a second with three laps remaining,


Lorenzo: Third Place 'Like a Victory'http://www.beinsports.com/us/motogp/video/lorenzo-third-place-like-a-victory/533376
1beIN SPORTS News / 1d
Jorge Lorenzo rebounded from his early struggles on the Ducati by piloting the notoriously finicky Desmosedici to the podium in Jerez.


2017 MotoGP Championship Standings After Round 4, Jerez, Spainhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/05/07/2017_motogp_championship_standings_after.html
10MotoMatters.com / by Zara Daniela / 1d
MotoGP standings after Jerez: Round Number: 4 Year: 2017


Pedrosa: My change? I focused on the joy and that's not allhttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/05/05...e-i-focused-on-the-joy-and-thats-not-all.html
1GPone RSS Feed / 3d
Dani dominates on Friday, while Marquez plays catch-up: "It's more important to be competitive in terms of race pace than the flying lap"


Jerez Moto2: Marquez takes maiden win as Morbidelli crasheshttps://www.motorsport.com/moto2/ne...akes-maiden-win-as-morbidelli-crashes-902894/
1Motorsport.com / 1d
Marquez, who had topped all sessions in the run-up to the race, led the field from pole position, with championship leader and teammate Franco Morbidelli following behind in second place.On Lap 7, Marquez ran wide at Turn 5,


Moto3 World Championship Race Results From Jerezhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=fb939e38-c51d-42b8-aaa5-da5e802e84e5
3Roadracingworld.com / 1d
FIM Moto3 World Championship Circuito de Jerez Jerez de la Frontera, Spain May 7, 2017 Race Results (all on Dunlop tires): 1. Aron C...



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F1 News: Boss wants Alonso at Monaco GP, Ricciardo slams tyres, Red Bull hit by delayhttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...co-Grand-Prix-Daniel-Ricciardo-tyres-Red-Bull
2Daily Express / 3d
EXPRESS SPORT brings you all the latest Formula One news featuring Fernando Alonso, Chase Carey and Daniel Ricciardo.


Lowe: Two-second gap 'exciting' for Williamshttp://www.racer.com/f1/item/140214-lowe-two-second-gap-exciting-for-williams
63F1 / 3d
Paddy Lowe has described the two-second gap between Williams and the front of the field as "exciting" as he looks to move the team closer to race wins. The former Mercedes executive director (technic...


Analysis: F1 treading a fine line on competition – will updates in Spain tip the balance?https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...tition-will-updates-in-spain-tip-the-balance/
79James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 3d
The F1 season so far has a broadly positive balance sheet; it has featured two good races and two dull ones with little or no close racing, but the saving grace has been the close competition between Ferrari and Mercedes. Because behind


Honda tight-lipped over rumours of Mercedes input | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/05/08/f1-fanatic-round-up-0805-3/
16F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 1d
In the round-up: Honda tight-lipped over rumours of Mercedes input • Vettel defends Raikkonen's start to season • Wolff against rules shake-up

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Tech analysis: Ferrari's double monkey seathttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/tech-analysis-ferrari-s-double-monkey-seat-901328/
300+Motorsport.com / 3d
The team made revisions for Russia as it looked for a little more downforce and stability from the rear of the car, incorporating two monkey seats.The first of these monkey seats (arrowed) could be found attached to the rear wing


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Tech analysis: Why cooling became Mercedes' Achilles heel in Russiahttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...came-mercedes-achilles-heel-in-russia-901334/
300+Motorsport.com / 2d
Both Mercedes cars struggled noticeably with overheating issues during the Russian Grand Prix. And although Valtteri Bottas was able to take the win thanks to being in clean air at the front, Lewis Hamilton's woes showed it could have


2017 Russian Grand Prix: Race Highlights
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FORMULA e

A Closer Look At An All-Electric Formula E Racer – Videohttp://insideevs.com/closer-look-electric-formula-e-racer-video/
1formula e / InsideEVs / 10h
InsideEVs A Closer Look At An All-Electric Formula E Racer – Video InsideEVs A comprehensive walk through of what makes up a Formula E racer begins with a car from Renault's livery.


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW Driving School Instructors Set to Compete in the One Lap of Americahttp://www.bimmerfile.com/2017/05/0...ors-set-to-compete-in-the-one-lap-of-america/
3BimmerFile / by Gabriel Bridger / 3d
Official release: The BMW Driving School with partners BMW M Performance Parts, IHG Rewards Club, and Continental Tire, today announces its entry in the 2017 One Lap of America with the BMW M3 Competition Package sedan. BMW


Future BMW iNEXT will be an electric crossover, feature Level 3 autonomyhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/05/future-bmw-inext-will-larger-i3-feature-level-3-autonomy/
400+Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 3d
When BMW displayed its concept for the BMW Vision NEXT 100 , it looks like something plucked straight from the future. With a flexible skin-like body and bonkers interior, the iNEXT might as well have been take from a Philip K. Dick


Which defunct BMW would you like to see come back?http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/07/defunct-bmw-like-see-come-back/
19Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 1d
It seems that BMW is focused solely on the future at the moment. With electric cars, autonomous cars and the future of connectivity on the horizon, BMW must has its sights set on where it’s going, not where it’s been.

FWIW **2002 and a couple versions of the CS

1976 BMW 2002 - Jay Leno's Garage

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BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Super Luxury Car Sales Are Booming [Infographic]https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallm...per-luxury-car-sales-are-booming-infographic/
4Forbes - Business / by Niall McCarthy, Contributor / 11h
A record number of super luxury cars were sold across the world last year with Bentley and Ferrari the dominant forces in the market.


Is 2017 The Breakthrough Year For Flying Cars?https://www.forbes.com/sites/ciocentral/2017/05/08/is-2017-the-breakthrough-year-for-flying-cars/
7Forbes - Business / by CIO Central Guest, Contributor / 11h
Logitech's Scott Wharton predicts that flying cars – also known as personal hybrid ground-to-air vehicles – will soon move from sci-fi dreams to reality


Lee Noble reveals £18,000 Bug:R beach buggyhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/lee-noble-reveals-£18000-bugr-beach-buggy
10Autocar RSS Feed / 1d
The £18k roofless buggy uses Mk3 Ford Mondeo parts - Photo credit: Steve Hole, TKC Mag The £18,000 beach buggy uses Mk3 Ford Mondeo parts, and is available for either kit car build or fully-made Lee Noble, the founder of Noble


Ford F-Series Surpasses the 70,000 Mark; Ford Brand SUVs Set Record; Company’s Overall U.S. Sales Down 7.2 Percenthttp://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...acnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5idDdyMlkZZQ8d--fgmjf5AE
Business Wire Automotive / 2h
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) today reported its April 2017 sales results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. Ford will begin its monthly sales call at 10 a.m. ET this




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Ducati to Royal Enfield?

Last week a Reuters report tipped India motorcycle manufacturer Hero to be in line to buy Ducati and Help VWAG pay DieselGate expenses. This week Royal Enfield is the latest press pick to buy Ducati. The Times of India began the latest round of speculation in an article titled, Royal Enfield revving up to buy Ducati? *

Royal Enfield (Eischer Motors) presents an interesting option for a buyer. Siddharth Lal, MD & CEO of Eicher Motors is quoted saying “We can’t talk to you on such things..” when asked if they were in the hunt for Ducati. A classic non denial denial in the long line of such statements which have started thousands of rumors. Lal goes on to describe the company saying, “We are today the most profitable motorcycle company in the world... We want to become a global leader in motorcycles, we want to become the number one in middle-weight markets around the world...”

The claim is very believable. During a business year running from April 1 to March 31 the company reported 2016 unit sales of 498,791 up from 324,055 the previous year. The compiled numbers due out shortly should show another increase. The company is in the process of expanding production with a new plant in Chennai. It is expected to be online in 2018 and would bring total company capacity to 900,000 units per year. Either Motors is hoping that capacity will be eaten up as they expand the Royal Enfield line with a corporate run expansion into Europe, Asia and North America.

Ducati and Royal Enfield fit together, in a Pangaea sort of way, when you lay them out together. The new company would lack much of the pesky duplication to sap energy and money from the venture. Rather there are strengths and opportunities to expand and build both marques. Just as you see a world dominating company coming together you are caught up short unable to answer the “why” when confronted with another quote from Lal.

"I have a general view on such things. We are always open to thoughts and ideas. But as you know, we are the most focused and selective company... So basically, without saying absolutely no to anything - because we never say never - we are so zeroed in on our own opportunity that we do not want anything to distract us."

As enticing as purchasing Ducati would be, in the end, I believe there are too many distractions taking away value, along with timing delays paying for a new Chennai plant may not allow the deal to happen. Both issues will only increase with time. Given the hurdles public companies must go through in such transactions it could be 2020 before the new combination could begin sorting them out. However, of the many suitor companies mentioned so far, this is the most interesting.

BikeIndia.in provides an alternative source for all the purchase rumors and turns them in another direction.

“With no official confirmation from Ducati or Royal Enfield these developments are open to speculation, although Andrea Buzzoni, global sales and marketing director at Ducati did confirm the company was looking for a partner in India to make small-capacity motorcycles.”

Where are my motorcycle Pangaea maps? Instead of trying to put the continents together, what if, I just link the two together at...what about Chennai...watch the movement of people and animals (a.k.a. Motorcycle designs) back and forth until continental drift takes its natural course?

VWAG has been expanding the world reach of Ducati to increase sales and profits. I am in the camp that thinks Ducati’s revenue over a long term is more valuable to VWAG than that of a short term sale. In this scenario Ducati has survived the corporate axe in VWAG’s top to bottom valuation of holdings. Ducati is weak in the sub 500cc market. What if speculation started by the valuation process during the review is being compounded by the search for a partner to help expand Ducati’s product line?

All of this and five buck will get me coffee and change down at the official Fly-Over-Land coffee shop.



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BIKE CANDY

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Custom of the Week: Sam’s ‘Best Scrap Available’ BSA Trackerhttp://www.motofire.com/2017/05/news/custom-of-the-week-sams-best-scrap-available-bsa-tracker/
Motofire / by Ross Sharp - The Bike Shed / 5h
Bikes, beer and welding, sounds like the perfect day to me. Sam from Scotia Welding spends his days fabricating equipment for the micro brewing industry but has form when it comes to bike building. Back in the nineties he competed

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If Audi Made Motorcycleshttp://www.yankodesign.com/2017/05/08/if-audi-made-motorcycles/
500+Yanko Design / by Troy Turner / 14h
As much as we wish they did, Audi doesn’t make a moto (unless you consider the fact that they own Ducati)… but if they did, you can be sure it’d have a flat torque curve, and silently creep across red lines! Just like this concept: the Audi

FWIW **They do. They call them Ducati. They come in red and a couple other colors.


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Fuller Custom Motus Dyno Runhttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=55686
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Tom Roderick / 8h
Bryan Fuller of Fuller Moto created this custom streetfighter from a Motus MSTR. On the dyno with no more engine modifications other than installing a set of drag pipes, the naked Motus clocked 156 rear wheel horsepower, and 114



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Church Of MO Ride Report: 2003 BMW F650CS Scarverhttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=55697
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Troy Siahaan / 8h
Keeping with the 650-ish psuedo Adventure/Enduro bike theme started last week with the 1997 Suzuki XF650 Freewind , this week brings us the 2003 BMW F650CS Scarver . At the time few would call the Scarver a good-looking



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BaT Auction: 1991 BMW K1 at No Reservehttp://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-bmw-k1-2/
5The best vintage and classic cars for sale online / by bringatrailer / 6h
This 1991 BMW K1 shows 70k miles and has been in the San Francisco Bay Area since new. The K1 was BMW’s flagship sport bike and is powered by a fuel-injected 987cc DOHC inline-four paired to a close-ratio 5-speed gearbox.
 
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Nate Kern Podiums On Stock BMW S1000RRhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=68787
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 5h
Think I’ll go for a ride on my stock S1000RR, and podium on the way home. Begin Press Release: Nate Kern Earns Podium Finish In Round One Of WERA Triple Crown On Stock BMW S1000RR Woodcliff Lake, NJ (May 8, 2017) – Last

This link still shows up on a search of motorcycle.com, but leads to a 404 error.
Another article on this great story here:https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/05/08/nate-kern-defies-odds-stock-bmw-s-1000-rr-claims-wera-sbk-podium/
 
This link still shows up on a search of motorcycle.com, but leads to a 404 error.
Another article on this great story here:https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/05/08/nate-kern-defies-odds-stock-bmw-s-1000-rr-claims-wera-sbk-podium/

Thank you for catching that. I updated the heading/link to direct it to the BMW PressClub release.
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...e-crown-on-stock-bmw-s-1000-rr?language=en_US

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Friday Reader: 12 May 2017

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Beemer

BMW Motorcycle Dealers Ranked First In 2017 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index®https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...r-prospect-satisfaction-index®?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 9, 2017…BMW motorcycle dealerships were the top ranked brand in a newly released 2017 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index® (PSI®) U.S. Motorcycle Industry Benchmarking Study. The study measured


IRRC, FSBK and FR EU: five wins and a total of 12 podium finishes in six races for the BMW S 1000 RR racers.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...aces-for-the-bmw-s-1000-rr-racers?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
Three race series, three times big success for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport family: in the six races held at the weekend in the individual championships, the BMW S 1000 RR racers celebrated no fewer than five wins and a total of 12


BMW Motorrad USA Announces Pricing for 2018 R nineT Urban G/Shttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...ing-for-2018-r-ninet-urban-g/s?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 9d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 2, 2017…BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce that the 2018 Model Year R nineT Urban G/S – due to arrive in dealer showrooms by -June – will have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Base Price of $12,995.00


International BMW S 1000 RR racing family extends its collections of wins and podiums.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...s-collections-of-wins-and-podiums?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 9d
It was an action packed weekend for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport teams and experts with race events in numerous championships – and it was another successful one, with two wins and many podium finishes.


BMW Motorrad goes on air with new website. Vibrant storytelling for an even more intense experience.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...r-an-even-more-intense-experience?language=en
8BMW Group PressClub Global / 9d
BMW Motorrad starts the new motorcycling season with a newly designed website. It showcases BMW Motorrad as a lifestyle brand with its promise “Make Life a Ride”, featuring a wide range of emotional content for a fascinating


Morales, Hutchinson and Rutter head the first ranking of the 2017 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-2017-bmw-motorrad-race-trophy?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 15d
The 2017 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy has just started but is already a big success: so far, no fewer than 107 riders from 19 different nations on six continents have registered for this unique worldwide competition, 30 more


BMW Motorsport News

Podium result at season-opener: Second place for Timo Glock in a thrilling Saturday race in Hockenheim.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lling-saturday-race-in-hockenheim?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 5d
BMW Motorsport started the new DTM season with a podium: Timo Glock (GER) finished runner-up in the DEUTSCHE POST BMW M4 DTM in Hockenheim (GER) - the sixth top-three result of the BMW Team RMG (RMR) driver’s career.


Two BMW M6 GTLM finish on the podium for BMW Team RLL at COTA.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...e-podium-for-bmw-team-rll-at-cota?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 4d
A double-podium finish for BMW Team RLL in the fourth round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC) at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), in Austin, Texas, was a well-deserved reward for the team’s hard work


BMW Motorsport News – Issue 18/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-18/2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4d
ROWE Racing on the podium at Brands Hatch – Two wins for West Surrey Racing at Thruxton.


Two Timos enter uncharted territory: Scheider takes Glock for a spin on the Rallycross track in the BMW M4 DTM Race Taxi.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...track-in-the-bmw-m4-dtm-race-taxi?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 3d
There was a special meeting of two friends at the opening race weekend of the 2017 DTM season: Timo Glock (GER) and Timo Scheider (GER) took to the track together in the DEUTSCHE POST BMW M4 DTM Race Taxi in Hockenheim (GER).


The long journey to the camel. The private team “5ever” starts with three classic BMW 5 Series Touring (E34) automobiles for the adventurous endurance rally Allgäu – Orient 2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...rance-rally-allgaeu-–-orient-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 3d
Munich. Six young people, three young-at-heart BMW automobiles, a unique adventure. The endurance rally Allgäu – Orient 2017 is not simply attractive because of its exotic destination of Amman in Jordan. The unusual choice of


Overtaking manoeuvres, rain, and action aplenty: Marco Wittmann on the podium for BMW after stunning fightback.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...-for-bmw-after-stunning-fightback?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 3d
The BMW DTM teams claimed two podium finishes and one pole position on the opening weekend of the 2017 season in Hockenheim (GER).


Monaco ePrix promising speed by the sea for MS Amlin Andretti and BMW i.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...a-for-ms-amlin-andretti-and-bmw-i?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
The MS Amlin Andretti Formula E team, supported by BMW, will head for a European race for the first time in season three of the all-electric racing series, as they take on the Monaco ePrix. The two ATEC-002 chassis will be raced by BMW


Presentation of the prize car for the 2017 BMW M Award in Jerez: the new BMW M4 CS for the top MotoGP™ qualifier.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...-cs-for-the-top-motogp™-qualifier?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
BMW M Division once again presented a real highlight - the prize car for the BMW M Award in 2017: the new BMW M4 CS.



Bimmer

BMW Announces the new 2018 BMW 2 Series Coupe and Convertible.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...2-series-coupe-and-convertible?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 9h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – IMMEDIATE…Today, BMW announces the latest BMW 2 Series, a model that has earned not only the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety “Top Safety Pick+” but also winning the inaugural JD Powers Tech


BMW at the RETTmobil 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...70721EN/bmw-at-the-rettmobil-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
BMW emergency and special-purpose vehicles at the RETTmobil 2017


First teaser of the forthcoming BMW 8 Series Coupe at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on 26 May 2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ganza-villa-d’este-on-26-may-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
Munich. At today’s Annual General Meeting, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG Harald Krüger announced the arrival of a new concept car. The BMW Group will present a design study at this year’s Concorso


The Power of Electric Vehicles– the BMW i3 #SilentPerformancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P33qGqqyzNA
91BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 18h
With the BMW i3, the world was introduced to a car developed to be not only emissions-free, but to bring the joy of driving to electric vehicles. Suddenly, the downtown commute became far more relaxed and sustainable.


The new BMW 1 Series.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0270407EN/the-new-bmw-1-series?language=en
19BMW Group PressClub Global / 23h
Unmistakably sporty, with a higher-quality feel and greater presence. New special-edition models, an enhanced premium interior, extended connectivity features and the latest-generation iDrive operating system


BMW model upgrade measures for the summer of 2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...e-measures-for-the-summer-of-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 23h
New BMW 5 Series Sedan and new BMW 5 Series Touring with additional drive variants – BMW 7 Series with a comprehensively extended range of standard equipment – iDrive operating system for further models with menu display


The epitome of sportiness and sheer luxury: The new 3 Series edition models.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...:-the-new-3-series-edition-models?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 23h
Edition Sport Line Shadow, Edition Luxury Line Purity and Edition M Sport Shadow with exclusive equipment features. LED headlights as standard and a wider choice of optional features


BMW Group and Hamburg announce strategic partnership to provide electro-mobility options all across the city of Hamburghttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ns-all-across-the-city-of-hamburg?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
Up to 550 electrified carsharing-vehicles in Hamburg by 2019 +++ Expansion of public charging infrastructure +++ Privileges for electric vehicles and car-sharing +++


The all-new BMW 5 Series Touring. All you need to know.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIN_cbLC3rM
58BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 1d
This clip explains the all-new BMW 5 Series Touring in detail: the exterior and interior design, the intelligent functionality, the assistance systems, the digital connectivity and of course the engines and the driving dynamics.

The new BMW 5 Series Touring - additional photos.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-series-touring-additional-photos?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The new BMW 5 Series Touring - additional photos.


Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017 invites you to an era of records.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-invites-you-to-an-era-of-records?language=en
5BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW Group Classic and Grand Hotel Villa d’Este present a journey through time and different eras of mobility on the shores of Lake Come from 26th to 28th May 2017 +++ The motto “Around the World in 80 Days – Voyage through an Era of


BMW i enjoys ever increasing success and market share.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...creasing-success-and-market-share?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 9d
The BMW i3 wins World Urban Car Award 2017. World leader in alternative drive systems in the premium segment. Munich / New York. The BMW i3 continues to build on its successful start to life in both the global new vehicle registration


BMW Group News

Offical Statement BMW of North America on ABC News Reporting.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-america-on-abc-news-reporting?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 23h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 10, 2017… With approximately 4.9 million BMW vehicles on U.S. roads, fire incidents involving BMWs are very rare. BMW takes every incident very seriously and has a dedicated team prepared to work with


Statement Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, 97th Annual General Meeting of BMW AG at Olympiahalle in Munich on 11th May 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ahalle-in-munich-on-11th-may-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
Statement Krüger AGM 2017


MINI

Agile, versatile, electrifying: The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...e-mini-cooper-s-e-countryman-all4?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Characteristic MINI driving fun is now available in fascinating, sustainable form. The MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is the first model of the British premium brand in which a plug-in hybrid drive provides the option of mobility that is


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Recalls

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

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW Authority Models, Including R1200RT, to be Shown at Trade Fair[
61BMW Motorcycle Magazine / by staff / 7h
The BMW Group will again be presenting a selection of tailor-made emergency and special-purpose vehicles for rescue teams, fire services, emergency physicians and police forces at the RETTmobil trade fair being held in Fulda,



OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Polaris Motorcycle Division to debut at AIMExpohttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-...aris-motorcycle-division-to-debut-at-aimexpo/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 2d
The Polaris Motorcycle Division announced it will make its American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) debut in September at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The appearance of both Indian Motorcycle an


Polaris Reports First Quarter Sales Increased 17%; ORV Dealer Inventory Down 9%http://www.motorcyclepowersportsnew...er-sales-increased-17-orv-dealer-inventory-9/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / by MPN Staff Writers / 1d
Polaris Industries Inc. recently reported its first quarter 2017 sales were $1,153.8 million, up 17 percent, from $983 million for the first quarter of 2016. Adjusted sales (which excludes the impact from Victory Motorcycles net sales for the first


Polaris Industries' Earnings Aren't as Good as You Might Think]
Motorcycle News / 12min
A lot of the issues are masked by one-time adjustments as the powersports vehicle manufacturer works through its recall-related problems, winds down a motorcycle brand, and integrates recent acquisitions. Combined with sluggish


American-made Motus building dealer basehttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2017/05/10/american-made-motus-building-dealer-base/
Powersports Business / by Kelsey Houle / 1d
Alabama-based OEM entering third model year with growth When Lee Conn and Brian Case launched Motus Motorcycles, the duo decided to take things slow to assure they were doing everything right. But now Motus is in its third model


New Events Kicking Off at the Harley-Davidson Museumhttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2017/05/11/new-events-kicking-off-at-the-harley-davidson-museum/
1RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER / 11h
Outdoor Bike Nights are set to return to the Harley-Davidson Museum today, along with a variety of other events. With extended hours (9 a.m.-6 p.m., daily; 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursdays), freebies for Mom, and the annual Armed Forces Day


Harley-Davidson And EagleRider Join Forces To Create Premier Motorcycle Rental Program. Offering Now current Model Year Harley-Davidson motorcycle Fleet.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/05/10...-model-year-harley-davidson-motorcycle-fleet/
2Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 1d
Harley-Davidson Motor Company today announced an exclusive alliance with EagleRider, the world’s largest motorcycle rental, travel and tour company. Motorcycle enthusiasts and travelers will now be able to rent and tour on the



MC NEWS

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/event/2017-quail-motorcycle-gathering/]At the 9th Annual Quail Motorcycle Gatheringhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/event/2017-quail-motorcycle-gathering/
19Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Andrew Kohn / 2h
Come to Carmel, they said. It’ll be warm, they said. Well, maybe not so much. Last weekend’s Quail Motorcycle Gathering was a chilly affair with cloudy skies, blustery winds, and temperatures in the 50s. The lines for ice cream were non-


SOA Chopper And Elvis Jeep To Be Sold At Dan Kruse Classics Auctionhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=68845
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 8h
If star-studded moto-memorabilia is your thing, check out the Dan Kruse Classics Auction. Begin Press Release: DAN KRUSE CLASSICS ANNOUNCES A VERY SPECIAL STAR-STUDDED AUCTION Screen Used and Celebrity Driven


The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About Motorcycle Patentshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/oped/good-bad-ugly-motorcycle-patents/
94Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 3d
I am really excited about the Suzuki brand right now. Out of the four Japanese motorcycle manufacturers, the recession affected Suzuki the most, probably more than many people realize, but the Hamamatsu brand is poised to bring out


India is now the biggest two-wheeler market on Earth!http://overdrive.in/news/india-is-now-the-biggest-two-wheeler-market-on-earth/
OVERDRIVE / by Team OD / 2d
At 17.7 million two-wheelers sold last fiscal, India narrowly passes a dipping Chinese market to take the top spot


RIDING

10 Great Motorcycle Rides In North Americahttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=55815
1KMotorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Motorcycle.com Staff / 2d
The desire to venture out and explore the open road is strong amongst motorcyclists. Exploration equals freedom, and freedom is synonymous with motorcycles. But where to go? Anywhere you want, really. But if you’d like just a


GEAR

Rigg Gear Adventure Dry Saddlebagshttp://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/rigg-gear-adventure-dry-saddlebags/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / by MPN Staff Writers / 1d
Nelson Rigg has expanded its Rigg Gear Dry Bag line with a new pair of 100% waterproof adventure dry saddlebags. These heavy-duty dry saddlebags are packed with features and offer improved functionality, durability and mounting


TECH

Using WD-40 to Clean Your Motorcyclehttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/wd-40-to-clean-your-motorcycle?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Mark Zimmerman / 3h
Tips and tech WD to the Rescue (again!) WD-40 has many uses, but one important use for us motorcyclists is that it helps keep our motorcycles clean. Here's a tech tip about using WD to clean your ride.



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The Racing Sheet


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Althea BMW ready to fight on home turf at Imolahttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/05/09/althea-bmw-ready-to-fight-on-home-turf-at-imola/?lang=en
Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 2d
Althea BMW ready to fight on home turf at Imola Rome (Italy), Tuesday 9 May 2017 The Althea BMW Racing Team is prepped and ready for action at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola this weekend, the setting


World Superbike: Jonathan Rea Says Kawasaki ZX-10RR Is "Working In A Much Bigger Window Than Last Year"http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=fb991deb-ddbf-4807-b4a9-3c6d0391476b
3Roadracingworld.com / 2d
Imola Arrives Soon For KRT’s Championship Leaders On the eve of the Imola round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship Jonathan Rea (KRT) and Tom Sykes (KRT) sit 1-2 in the points table, after four rounds and eight ind...




MOTOAMERICA


MotoAmerica: VIRginia International Raceway Hosting Round Three This Coming Weekendhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=f3df8566-a700-407c-89db-137a7b3d731c
2Roadracingworld.com / 2d
VIR Here We Come Round three of the MotoAmerica Series is this weekend in Virginia COSTA MESA, CA - Two things have become abundantly clear after just two rounds and four races in the Motul Superbike c...




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Decisions of the Grand Prix Commission in Jerezhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/05/10/decisions-of-the-grand-prix-commission-in-jerez/227969
4Knews RSS on motogp.com / 15h
Some updates to the regulations from Moto3™ engines to the quick start procedure



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FIA.comhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-21 Events and Timing Information *Spanish Grand Prix


F1 considering open car inspections at race weekendshttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/05/12/f1-considering-open-car-inspections-race-weekends/
News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 26min
Formula 1 is investigating the possibility of introducing open car inspections at race weekend which would be open to rival teams and the public


Alonso issues McLaren ultimatum for 2018http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/05/12/alonso-issues-mclaren-ultimatum-2018/
100+News – Speedcafe / by Dan Herrero / 1h
Fernando Alonso has issued a blunt warning to McLaren that he will leave the team at the end of the season if there is not a noticeable improvement in performance


F1 Paddock Pass: Spanish Grand Prix (VIDEO)http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2017/05/11/f1-paddock-pass-spanish-grand-prix-video-2/
MotorSportsTalk / by Tony DiZinno / 5h
Check out Paddock Pass from the Spanish Grand Prix.


New bargeboards first hint of Red Bull's F1 upgrade for Spanish GP]
Formula 1 news / 8h
The first elements of Red Bull's much-awaited upgrade for the Spanish Grand Prix appeared on Thursday, with heavily revised bargeboards appearing on its RB13 Formula 1 car


Mercedes F1 team introduces radical scoop vanes on nosehttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129439
1Formula 1 news / 9h
Mercedes has revealed a major aerodynamic revamp of its W08 Formula 1 car for the Spanish Grand Prix, including a radical, scooped turning vane on the nose


Grosjean loses coin toss to use Haas upgradeshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/grosjean-loses-coin-toss-to-use-haas-upgrades-904241/
100+Motorsport.com / 11h
All F1 teams are expected to bring significant aerodynamic upgrades to the Barcelona race, and Haas will introduce a new floor in Spain.But what Haas team boss Gunther Steiner described as unexpected "production delays" at chassis


Sauber delays majority of F1 upgrade to Monaco GPhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sauber-delays-majority-of-f1-upgrade-to-monaco-gp-904206/
100+Motorsport.com / 12h
Like most teams on the Formula 1 grid, Sauber had planned to bring a big package to this weekend's Barcelona race.However, its technical department wanted further time to work on some aspects of the new developments.

Other Racing News


Isle of Mann

Sidecar start numbers released - five former winners in top tenhttp://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/05/09/Sidecar-start-numbers.aspx
500+Isle of Man TT Latest News / 2d
Five former race winners are in the line up for this year’s two Sure Sidecar TT Races, at the 2017 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, with no less than 25 victories between them. Almost fifty entries have been accepted for the


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW 4-Series GT Electric key to firm's future planshttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bmw-4-series-gt-electric-key-firms-future-plans
4Autocar RSS Feed / 2h
The electric 4 Series GT will have a range of more than 311 miles The electric 350bhp 4 Series GT will go on sale in the UK in 2020; Tesla Model 3 rival will be priced below £40k A major realignment of BMW ’s strategy is set to result in


SPIED: BMW i8 Spyder caught testing on the Nurburgring in latest videohttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/11/spied-bmw-i8-spyder-caught-testing-nurburgring-latest-video/
100+Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 7h
The coming of the BMW i8 Spyder isn’t necessarily news. We’ve known about the car’s existence for some time now. However, details on it have been pretty scant, with BMW being quiet about its topless i8. There have been some spy


BMW's i pairs up with TED, but we're not sure whyhttp://www.autoblog.com/2017/05/10/bmw-i-ted-talks-nextvisionaries-opinion/
100+Autoblog Green / by Gary S. Vasilash / 16h
Filed under: Green , BMW , Emerging Technologies , Technology Rethinking personal mobility, and all the other jargon. Continue reading BMW's i pairs up with TED, but we're not sure why BMW's i pairs up with TED, but we're not sure

FWIW ***Chic to diss TED, BMW, silicon valley and all that but do your homework. If they had they would know, as long term readers of this thread and its predecessors, BMW was an early sponsor for the TED move online. *Yes it can be seen as self serving elitist behavior on both sides because it is. However, over the years we have learned some interesting things, challenged our minds as we watched and felt a bit smug when we could argue against a point raised.

Autoblog Green, It’s all about curiosity.


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OTHER CAGE NEWS

Bentley's Vegan Interiors Idea Is A Hot Crock Of Bull****http://jalopnik.com/bentleys-vegan-interiors-idea-is-a-hot-crock-of-bullshi-1795134036
49Jalopnik / by Kristen Lee / 23min
What is more luxurious than killing an animal and then processing its skin to use on furniture, bags, coats, shoes and car interiors? It’s a complete apex predator power move and it’s what makes them animals and us people.


German Police Want American Soldiers To Muffle The Sound Of Their Throaty V8shttp://jalopnik.com/the-german-police-wants-american-soldiers-to-muffle-the-1795143218
200+Jalopnik / by David Tracy / 41min
A 1968 Ford Mustang in Kaiserslautern. Photo: Tobias B. Carspotting/ YouTube Ah, ze Germans. They’re a strict people, with rules that cannot be broken and customs that can’t possibly under any circumstance be challenged.


Watch This Incredible Tool Repair a Dent With Black Magichttp://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/10204/watch-this-incredible-tool-repair-a-dent-with-black-magic
1TheDrive / by James Gilboy / 2h
Skilled body shop technicians are already a marvel of specialized industry. You can run over a soda can and crush it flat, and given enough time, a top tier body shop tech will have it looking like it just came off the assembly line.


2017 Fiat 124 Spider: Is This The Best Miata Ever?https://www.forbes.com/sites/samabu...-fiat-124-spider-is-this-the-best-miata-ever/
14Forbes - Business / by Sam Abuelsamid, Contributor / 12h
The best-ever version of the Mazda Miata may well be the Italian-badged Fiat 124 Spider Abarth.


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FWIW

Passwords Are Terrible, but Will Biometrics Be Any Better?https://hbr.org/2017/05/passwords-are-terrible-but-will-biometrics-be-any-better
100+HBR.org / by Anthony Rjeily / 11h
Passwords have become a ubiquitous requirement for consumers who want to perform any online activity in a secure environment. It’s safe to say that most of us are overwhelmed by the plethora of passwords (and associated security


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BIKE CANDY

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2017 The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Best of Show: 1957 Mondial 250http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...orcycle-gathering-best-show-1957-mondial-250/
3Ultimate Motorcycling / by Ron Lieback / 1d
A pristine 1957 Mondial 250 claimed Best of Show at the 2017 The Motorcycle Quail Gathering, which attracted more than 3,000 attendees. The post 2017 The Quail Motorcycle Gathering Best of Show: 1957 Mondial 250 appeared first on


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Show Stopper: Craig Rodsmith’s turbocharged Moto Guzzihttp://www.bikeexif.com/craig-rodsmith-turbocharged-moto-guzzi
1KBike EXIF Update / by Chris Hunter / 2d
We’ve been covering the modern custom scene for eight years now, extending feelers into nearly every country in the world, from Andorra to Vietnam. But there are a few builders who have inexplicably slipped through the net—and one


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Nils’ ’86 BMW K100 RShttps://www.throttleroll.com/nils-86-bmw-k100-rs/
Throttle Roll / by Pete Cagnacci / 1h
It doesn’t get more badarse than appearing in juvenile court at the age of 16 for putting a 100cc tuning kit in your MTX80. Or maybe it does – actually it probably does. But resident fugitive Nils has served his time, spending a day planting


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Bavarian Bobber: Titan’s extraordinary BMW R50/3http://www.bikeexif.com/titan-bmw-bobber
500+Bike EXIF / by Chris Hunter / 8h
Motorcycle fashions come and go, but the bobber has been around since the 1930s. In those days, it was known to speed-hungry Harley and Indian riders as a ‘cut down’ or ‘bob job.’ Fast forward 80 years, and the appeal of the bobber is


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Quail Motorcycle Gathering 2017: Gallery Part 1http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/qu...g-2017-gallery-part-1?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales / 2d
Bikes Our favorite custom and vintage motorcycles from the Concourse d'Elegance in Carmel-by-the-Sea Gallery of some of our favorite vintage and custom motorcycles at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Monterey, CA…
 
Tuesday Reader: 16 May 2017

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The MotherShip

BMW Motorsport News

Hat-trick of wins for BMW road racer Alastair Seeley at the North West 200 and BMW S 1000 RR domination in the IDM.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-s-1000-rr-domination-in-the-idm?language=en
22BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family had a great start to the international road racing season, with three wins and nine podium finishes at the North West 200. The BMW S 1000 RR was also the bike to beat at the season opener of the


One for all.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6745
BMW Motorrad News / 4h
No one thrills crowds just as much as motorcycle racer Nate Kern. That's important to him because his fans give him something that he sorely missed before starting his career. With his infectious passion for BMW motorcycles,


No points for MS Amlin Andretti in the Monaco ePrix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...mlin-andretti-in-the-monaco-eprix?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 7h
BMW works driver António Félix da Costa (PRT) missed out on his second points finish of the season, as a post-race penalty denied him ninth in the Monaco ePrix – he was classified 11th. The MS Amlin Andretti team also missed out with Félix


Gloves off for round two: After a strong start for the new DTM, the season continues for BMW Motorsport at the Lausitzring.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-at-the-lausitzring?language=en
5BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
After the long winter break, the DTM has two rounds in May. Just 14 days after the season opener in Hockenheim (GER), the six BMW drivers will contest rounds three and four of the year at the Lausitzring (GER). The fans can look


Bimmer

Reachnow To Install 100 Electric Vehicle Chargers At 20 New Public Sites Across Seattlehttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...ew-public-sites-across-seattle?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 1h
SEATTLE, WASH. – May 15, 2017 – Today ReachNow, the mobility services division of the BMW Group, Woodland Park Zoo, and the City of Seattle celebrated the successful installation of the first of 20 Light & Charge electric


The new BMW M240i M Performance Edition.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-bmw-m240i-m-performance-edition?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 57min
Attractive M Performance Parts enhance the dynamic character of the sporty coupé. With the new BMW M240i M Performance Edition, BMW M is now launching a special series in line with this trend. (combined fuel consumption:


The new BMW 2 Series Coupé and Convertible. Official Launchfilm.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kT2K9ejGf0
100+BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 18h
The BMW 2 Series Coupé and BMW 2 Series Convertible have raised the bar in the premium compact class in terms of dynamic prowess, aesthetic appeal and emotional richness. They feature sharper front-end styling, LED headlights fitted


The new BMW 1 Series 2017. Official Launchfilm.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FidbjRIMIjQ
400+BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 3d
Unmistakably sporty, with a higher-quality feel and greater presence. New special-edition models, an enhanced premium interior, extended connectivity features and the latest-generation iDrive operating system: this is the next


The King has come home: Elvis’ BMW 507 at BMW Museum

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BMW Group News

BMW Group records strong sales growth in Aprilhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ords-strong-sales-growth-in-april?language=en
200+BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
192,494 vehicles delivered worldwide in April, up 7.4% +++ BMW sales increase 9.4%, totalling 164,641 +++ BMW Group year-to-date sales total 779,736, plus 5.8% +++ Over 25,000 electrified models sold in year-to-date, up 82.7% +++

”BMW Motorrad continues to grow steadily following its record first quarter. April saw a total of 17,915 motorcycles and maxi-scooters delivered around the world, an increase of 6.7% compared with the same month last year. In the year-to-date, sales at BMW Motorrad are up 5.9% (53,551). Significant models in the BMW Motorrad model line-up are the highly emotive R nineT family, which has been delivered to more than 3,300 customers this year alone, while the G 310 R is the first BMW Motorrad below 500 ccm, opening up a new vehicle class for the brand.”

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FWIW ***Global sales continue an upward climb for BMW Motorrad. No numbers have been released for the USA market. Drilling down into automobile segment sales and Canadian sales things don’t look as good for the North American market.


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BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

R nineT Accessories Collaboration Between BMW And RSD Availablehttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=68904
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 1h
We’ve seen these RSD R nineT Accessories in the flesh, and they are good looking! Begin Press Release: BMW MOTORRAD AND RSD COLLABORATE ON MACHINED ACCESSORY LINE FOR R nineT’S In 2013, Roland Sands Design and


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Zero Motorcycles Says ‘Don’t Wait For Washington’http://ridermagazine.com/2017/05/15/zero-motorcycles-says-dont-wait-for-washington/
1Rider Magazine / by Jenny Smith / 37min
Zero Motorcycles has announced its “Don’t Wait For Washington” program, which offers a cash rebate matching the expiring Electric Motorcycle Federal Tax Credit, in the event the tax credit is not renewed after 2017.


Bill Davidson says Harley serious about 100 new modelshttps://motorbikewriter.com/bill-harley-serious-100-new-models/
22Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 3h
Harley-Davidson is serious about developing 100 new models in the next 10 years and is not just grabbing headlines, says Bill Davidson, great grandson of founder William A. Davidson. Early this year company boss Matt Levatich said


Spied: Royal Enfield Continental GT 750 testing in Chennaihttp://overdrive.in/news/spied-royal-enfield-continental-gt-750-testing-in-chennai/
OVERDRIVE / by Team OD / 13h
Gets new oil-cooled motor wrapped in familiar Conti GT styling


Motus welcomes industry veteran as SE Sales Managerhttp://motusmotorcycles.com/blog/?p=921
1Motus Motorcycles / by Lee Conn / 22h
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Motus welcomes Donnie Hill as SE Sales Manager Birmingham, Alabama, April 28, 2017 – Motus Motorcycles has hired industry veteran Donnie Hill has Southeast Sales Manager. Motus is growing its product


The Motus Story – Part One: Validationhttp://motusmotorcycles.com/blog/?p=874
Motus Motorcycles / by Neale Bayly / 22h
A new series of stories from the pen of moto-adventurer Neale Bayly. As night fell on the Rocky Mountains close to two miles high into the cold, crisp air, two motorcycle riders pulled into a gas station for coffee and a fill up. Dressed in light


TVS Team Up with MASESA to Enter Central Americahttp://bikeindia.in/tvs-team-up-wit...-team-up-with-masesa-to-enter-central-america
2Bike India / by Joshua Varghese / 3d
India’s third largest motorcycle manufacturer, TVS Motor Company, have entered the Central American motorcycle and three-wheeler market. They have tied up with MASESA (Mayor Servicios Socieda Anonima), a Guatemala-based


MC NEWS


Michael Parks, Star of Then Came Bronson, Dies at 77http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/05/12/michael-parks-star-came-bronson-dies-77/
4Ultimate Motorcycling / by Gary Ilminen / 3d
Michael Parks, the star of motorcycle hit Then Came Bronson, died Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at the age of 77. The cause of death was not reported. The post Michael Parks, Star of Then Came Bronson, Dies at 77 appeared first on Ultimate

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"Speed Kills" And What The World Is Doing About Ithttps://www.forbes.com/sites/tanyamohn/2017/05/12/speed-kills-and-what-the-world-is-doing-about-it/
20Forbes - Business / by Tanya Mohn, Contributor / 3d
Speed contributes to one in every three traffic deaths, that’s roughly about a third of the 1.25 million people who die every year on the world’s roads and typically 40-50% of drivers go over posted speed limits, according to a new WHO


Check Out The World's Largest Motorcycle Museum!http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/b...s-museum-the-worlds-largest-motorcycle-museum
3KMotorcyclist / by Brody Cox / 3d
News The largest motorcycle museum on the planet gets...well, even larger. The Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum is home to the largest motorcycle collection available for public viewing, and now it's even bigger. We're not


Dealers list best and worst motorcycle brandshttps://motorbikewriter.com/dealers-list-best-worst-brands/
32Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 1d
Dealers in Harley Davidson, Triumph and KTM are the most satisfied with the brands, according to the latest National Motorcycle Dealers Association survey in the UK. The least-valued franchises are Piaggio Group, Honda and Ducati. The


Kibo: Redesigning The Motorcycle To Make Kenya’s Streets Saferhttps://www.fastcodesign.com/901253...eedburner+fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner
35Co.Design / by Meg Miller / 12h
Kenya and other developing countries have very high traffic-related fatality rates. A new mobility startup thinks design and education could help. In developing countries like Kenya, where public transport is unreliable or


Motorcycle tariff looms: AMA, MIC issue new calls for actionhttp://www.dealernews.com/motorcycle-tariff-looms-ama-mic-issue-new-calls-action/
Dealernews / by Mary Green / 40min
“In America, the majority of motorcycles under 500cc are sold through small, independently owned shops. The collection of small- to medium-sized dealerships in the United States contributes to the employment of a substantial


How Chinese Chicken Could Save European Motorcycleshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/chinese-chicken-save-european-motorcycles/
19Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 2h
The motorcycle industry is still deep in the throes of trying to prevent the United States Trade Representative (USTR) from taxing small-displacement motorcycles from Europe with a 100% tariff. The proposed tariff would double the cost of any


Robert Lighthizer Becomes U.S. Trade Representativehttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=68865
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 3d
We hope U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer takes immediate action and rescinds the proposed European motorcycle tariff. Begin Press Release: Robert Lighthizer confirmed as U.S. Trade Representative American Motorcyclist


Police Motorcycle Takes Out Giro d’Italia Ridershttps://rideapart.com/articles/police-motorcycle-takes-giro-ditalia-riders
4RideApart - Recent Articles / 2h
Police Motorcycle Takes Out Giro d’Italia Riders A police motorcycle parked on the edge of the road was clipped by a bicycle racer in stage nine of the Giro d’Italia on Sunday, causing a chain reaction crash. With only eight miles to the


Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America Celebrates 40 Yearshttp://ridermagazine.com/2017/05/12...le-club-of-north-america-celebrates-40-years/
1Rider Magazine / by Jenny Smith / 3d
Miyapet ad from Japan. The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club of North America will be celebrating its 40th anniversary during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 7-9 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Founded in 1977,


Spec comparison: BMW R 1200 GS vs BMW R 1200 GSA vs Ducati Multistrada Enduro vs Triumph Tiger XCxhttp://overdrive.in/news/spec-compa...cati-multistrada-enduro-vs-triumph-tiger-xcx/
1OVERDRIVE / by Team OD / 10d
A look at how BMW's adventure tourer stacks up against the competition - on paper


ROAD TESTS

2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob Review: Muscular Ridehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/05/15/2017-harley-davidson-fat-bob-review-muscular-ride/
8Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 6h
Although virtually unchanged this year, the 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob remains a favorite for those who like to make statements with power and style. The post 2017 Harley-Davidson Fat Bob Review: Muscular Ride appeared first on


Bike Magazine rides the MSThttp://motusmotorcycles.com/blog/?p=701
1Motus Motorcycles / by Lee Conn / 22h
“…their engine is as impressive as any I’ve tried in 25 years of road testing, a modern day hot-rod version of that sports touring classic, the VFR. It’s that good”- John Westlake, Bike Magazine Click here or the image for the full article.


2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS | First Ride Reviewhttp://ridermagazine.com/2017/05/12/2017-kawasaki-ninja-1000-abs-first-ride-review/
29Rider Magazine / by Jenny Smith / 3d
The 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 ABS is a potent piece of sport touring machinery. (Photos by Drew Ruiz) Let’s jump straight to the bottom line: If you’re hooked hard on all the performance advantages offered by liter-class hyper-sportbikes


GEAR

Ask RideApart: Earbuds for Ridershttps://rideapart.com/articles/ask-rideapart-good-ear-buds-riders
14RideApart - Recent Articles / 3d
Ask RideApart: Earbuds for Riders Dear RideApart, My husband and I are looking for some good-quality - yet comfortable – earbuds that we can use while riding two up. We ride a 2015 Ultra Classic Limited Harley and want to be able to talk to


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The Racing Sheet


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Will WorldSBK Introduce a Spec-ECU?https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/world-superbike-spec-ecu/
77Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Kent Brockman / 5h
Momentum for a technical shake-up in WorldSBK has increased, but the manner to instigate that change is a big question. As such, the Imola paddock was full of rumor and discussion about changes to the technical regulations for 2018.


Imola WorldSBK Debrief – Saturdayhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/imola-world-superbike-debrief-saturday-race-1-2017-no-spoiler/
4Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Kent Brockman / 19h
Chaz Davies continued to dominate the Imola WorldSBK meeting by claiming victory in the opening race of the weekend. The Welsh rider had earlier taken the fifth Superpole of his career, but the rate at which he was able to ease away from


Imola WorldSBK Debrief – Sundayhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/imola-world-superbike-debrief-saturday-race-2-2017-no-spoiler/
5Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Kent Brockman / 5h
Chaz Davies etched his name into Ducati lore by once again dominating the Italian manufacturers home round at Imola. With hundreds of guests on site to see it, Davies picked his way through the pack in Race 2 from ninth on the grid,


Eugene Laverty Walks Away from Wild Imola Crash (with video) (News)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2017/05/eugene-laverty-walks-away-from-wild-imola-crash-with-video/
4MotorcycleDaily.com / by Dirck Edge / 6h
Race 1 of the Imola WSB round on Saturday was halted by a red flag following a fiery crash involving Aprilia’s Eugene Laverty. As you can see in the video below, Alex Lowes’ Yamaha forces Laverty wide in a high speed corner with the impact


Road to WorldSBK: Welcome to WorldSSP300http://www.beinsports.com/us/worldsbk/video/road-to-worldsbk-welcome-to-worldssp300/537931
beIN SPORTS News / 3d
The new WorldSSP300 class was created to reflect the evolving sportbike market while presenting new opportunities for up-and-coming riders.



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Ducati to look for new ways to replace wingletshttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ducati-906335/
35Motorsport.com / 12h
Having led the development race with the now-banned winglets, Ducati also opted for the most distinctive solution to replace them.However the fairing design tested at the Qatar pre-season test, and then at Jerez after the first race


Michelin: tyres optimised for Le Manshttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/05/15/motogp/michelin-tyres-optimised-for-le-mans.html
GPone RSS Feed / 11h
Three options for front and rear, an asymmetrical profile for all the rears and the hard front solution


Rossi seeks answers at Le Manshttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/05/15/motogp/rossi-seeks-answers-at-le-mans.html
GPone RSS Feed / 11h
His rivals square up after Jerez and Valentino needs to responds, among tyre doubts and the (usual) unstable weather



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FIA.Com Spanish Grand Prixhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-21 *Event and Timing Information


Spanish Grand Prix 2017 race results: Lewis Hamilton beats Sebastian Vettel in Barcelonahttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...2017-Hamilton-Vettel-Ricciardo-sportgalleries
Daily Express / 15h
LEWIS HAMILTON beat Sebastian Vettel in a thrilling battle to win the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.


Analysis: How Mercedes had to use all its tricks to topple Ferrarihttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...-use-all-its-tricks-to-topple-ferrari-906304/
100+Motorsport.com / 11h
Formula 1 fans have enjoyed some great racing in 2017, and having Ferrari fully up to speed and pushing Mercedes ensures that each weekend has an unpredictable outcome.Spain was as good as it gets: fans witnessed a fabulous


Red Bull says 75-second gap in Spain not true picturehttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-says-75-second-gap-in-spain-not-true-picture-906440/
100+Motorsport.com / 7h
The Milton Keynes-based outfit had been left encouraged after qualifying in Barcelona when Max Verstappen was able to get within six tenths of pole position with the updated RB13.It was the closest the team had been all


Wehrlein not to blame for pit penalty, says Sauberhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/wehrlein-not-to-blame-for-pit-penalty-says-sauber-906291/
95Motorsport.com / 9h
Wehrlein produced a stunning drive on a unique one-stop strategy to run seventh on the road at Barcelona.But he was just approaching the final chicane when the virtual safety car was deployed, following Stoffel Vandoorne's collision


F1 does the right thing as Ferrari fan Thomas Danel cries when hero crashes outhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...fan-thomas-danel-cries-when-hero-crashes-out/
1KJames Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 1d
F1 doesn’t really do heartwarming. It does cynical and in the last few years it has done dysfunctional to a high level. But in Spain today it did tug the heart strings as a 6 year old French boy called Thomas Danel, from Amiens in France burst


Formula One owner unveils long-term investment planhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/05/14/formula-one-owner-unveils-long-term-turnaround-plan/
6Business / by Christian Sylt / 1d


Other Racing News

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Are BMW Fires a Real Problem?http://www.bimmerfile.com/2017/05/12/bmw-fires-real-problem/
2BimmerFile / by Gabriel Bridger / 3d
Are BMW fires a real problem? The answer of course is no despite some reporting you might have seen in ABC News. According to BMW of North America there are approximately 4.9 million BMW vehicles on U.S. roads and fire incidents


Video: Funny BMW M Ad Shows the Hardships Gear Heads Go through Dailyhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/15/video-funny-bmw-m-ad-shows-hardships-gear-heads-go-daily/
3Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 3h
Having departed from the safe and friendly ads we’ve been getting used to lately, the new direction in which the BMW M division seems to be heading sure looks a lot better. The ads they’ve been putting out lately are just brilliant and we


Spied 2018 BMW i8 Spyder Looks Production Readyhttp://www.automobilemag.com/news/spied-2018-bmw-i8-spyder-looks-production-ready/
Automobile Magazine / by jklein / 5h
Years after the arrival of the coupe, the much-delayed BMW i8 Spyder appears to be ready to make its entrance, at least if this prototype that was recently spied cruising German city streets is any indication. Visually, there are a few subtle


Watch a BMW i8 Spyder Prototype Tackle the Nurburgringhttp://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/10260/watch-a-bmw-i8-spyder-prototype-tackle-the-nurburgring
55TheDrive / by Aaron Brown / 8h
A near production-ready-looking BMW i8 Spyder was caught on camera testing at the Nurburgring Nordschleife last week, and this drop-top plug-in hybrid supercar looks a lot like you might expect it to look like. The car in the video


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
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OTHER CAGE NEWS

The 1955 Earls Court Motor Show Car – Austin-Healey 100/4http://silodrome.com/austin-healey-100-4/
21Silodrome / by James McBride / 16h
The 1955 Earls Court Motor Show Car – Austin-Healey 100/4 A Short History of the Austin-Healey 100/4 The story of Austin-Healey is the stuff of motoring legend. The original version of the car was called the Healey Hundred, and it wa


"World's fastest go-kart" would hit 60 mph in 1.5 secondshttp://newatlas.com/daymak-c5-ultimate-go-kart/49513/
1KNew Atlas / by Scott Collie / 20h
Tesla has already demonstrated the performance potential of electric power in cars, but the technology hasn't made the same splash in the world of go karting. But that looks set to change with Canada-based Daymak using battery power to


The Evolution of Automotive Interior Spaceshttp://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/10190/the-evolution-of-automotive-interior-spaces
1TheDrive / by Mark Sanew / 3h
Wired did an article recently on how and why the automotive interior space has been evolving the way it has. Over the past 10 years, we have seen an amazing change in quality and diversity in materials from many manufacturers—


The 2017 Ford GT Makes Most Supercars Look SoftThe 2017 Ford GT Makes Most Superca...shares its engine block with the Ford F-150
500+Jalopnik / by Doug DeMuro / 8h
The 2017 Ford GT is, without question, a tremendous marvel of an exotic supercar, pushing the envelope in technology, performance, appearance, engineering, and cool features. It also shares its engine block with the Ford F-150

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2005 Ford GT versus 2017 Ford GT: Capturing Lightning In a Bottle. Twicehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/kbraue...ord-gt-capturing-lightning-in-a-bottle-twice/
100+Forbes - Business / by Karl Brauer, Contributor / 3d
What's better than owning a 2005 Ford GT for 12 years? Having that background as a reference point when driving the new, Le Mans-winning 2017 Ford GT. With substantial seat time in both I can confirm what traits they share and what

2017 Ford GT vs. 2005 Ford GT: First Comparison Test!

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Bentley Is Already Feeling The Effects Of Brexithttp://jalopnik.com/bentley-is-already-feeling-the-effects-of-brexit-1795219406
48Jalopnik / by Raphael Orlove / 9h
Photo credit: Bentley Good morning! Welcome to The Morning Shift , your roundup of the auto news you crave, all in one place every weekday morning. Here are the important stories you need to know, particularly if you have


Group B rally cars are awesome, and we just drove somehttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/05/group-b-rally-cars-are-awesome-and-we-just-drove-some/
100+Ars Technica / by Jonathan M. Gitlin / 2d
Jonathan Gitlin The heady days of Group B rallying (and racing) will always have a special place in the hearts of most motorsports fans. Introduced by the FIA in 1982, the Group B rules offered a vast amount of technical freedom for


Upgrading A Racing Car/ Getting The Best Out Of A Racing Carhttp://www.365daysofmotoring.com/blog/car-maintenance/2060/
1365 Days of Motoring Blog / by Nigel Freestone / 1d
The goal of a racing car since the very first car race in 1867 to date has always been the maximization of performance. Most manufacturers focus on fuel economy and minimizing the cost of maintenance at the expense of


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BIKE CANDY

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Wooden Motorcycle Powered by Algae Oilhttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=55956
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung / 2h
There’s going green, and then there’s this: a motorcycle made of wood that runs on an engine that burns algae oil. This motorcycle was a project of a couple of guys from the Netherlands, designer Ritsert Mans and scientist Peter Mooji.


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Scout sprint racer built by the Young Gunshttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/05/scout-sprint-racer-built-by-young-guns.html
200+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 1d
Scout sprint racer built by the Young Guns unveiled at Art & Wheels show It’s been in the making for six months and this weekend at an art and motorcycle show in Switzerland, Indian Motorcycle and the Young Guns Speed Shop


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FullerMotus custom awarded at “The Quail”http://motusmotorcycles.com/blog/?p=957
Motus Motorcycles / by Lee Conn / 22h
John Bennett and his son, Jackson, accept the Industry Award at the 9th Annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering. May 4, 2017, Carmel by the Sea, California- Fuller Moto’s custom MSTR received the Industry Award at the prestigious “Quail”.


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BMW K100 Custom – A Gentleman’s Express by Alex Zemlinhttp://thekneeslider.com/bmw-k100-custom-a-gentlemans-express-by-alex-zemlin/
6The Kneeslider / by Paul Crowe / 8d
Alex Zemlin has been on The Kneeslider twice before with his Honda CB 1.5 and then again with his VTR 1000 Super Hawk GT. In both instances, his work displayed that finished factory look, where many miss the amount of work done


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#Dirt Track / Mhc Workshophttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/05/dirt-track-mhc-workshop.html
3Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 3d
- Mhc Workshop


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BMW K100 Endurance Racerhttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/05/bmw-k100-endurance-racer.html
100+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 2d
This Endurance race bike, built to compete in the Endurance Legends 4 Hour race and future endurance racing events. The bike was built up from a 1985 K100RS frame, engine and drivetrain and features parts to aid quick pit stops,


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New Direction - BMW R100 Cafe Racerhttp://www.returnofthecaferacers.com/2017/05/new-direction-bmw-r100-cafe-racer.html
400+Return of the Cafe Racers / by Geoff Baldwin / 10h
When we interview a builder about their custom build we always start by asking how they ended up building their own bike. Usually, it's a simple tale of 'like father like son', or I saw one on the street and thought "that's cool!", but
 
Friday Reader: 19 May 2017

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The MotherShip

Beemer

BMW Motorrad USA Announces Pricing and Product Updates For Select 2017 and 2018 Modelshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...or-select-2017-and-2018-models?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 16, 2017…BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce pricing and product updates for the all-new 2018 K 1600 B, the K 1600 GTL, G 310 R, as well as for the 2017 K 1600 GT.

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BMW Motorrad France

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BMW Motorsport News

BMW Group Classic at the Mille Miglia 2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-classic-at-the-mille-miglia-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The BMW Group takes six of the legendary roadsters to the starting line in the competition for historic automobiles driving through the North of Italy.

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MS Amlin Andretti looking for progress in Paris.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...tti-looking-for-progress-in-paris?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
The MS Amlin Andretti team heads to the sixth round of the 2016/17 FIA Formula E Championship this week, as the race series for all-electric cars takes to the streets of Paris (FRA) for the second season running on Saturday, 20th


Hat-trick of wins for BMW road racer Alastair Seeley at the North West 200 and BMW S 1000 RR domination in the IDM.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-s-1000-rr-domination-in-the-idm?language=en
22BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family had a great start to the international road racing season, with three wins and nine podium finishes at the North West 200. The BMW S 1000 RR was also the bike to beat at the season opener of the


Bimmer

The new BMW M5 with M xDrive.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...07EN/the-new-bmw-m5-with-m-xdrive?language=en
22BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The innovative M xDrive drivetrain system enhances the agility and traction of the new BMW M5 (fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km [26.9 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 241 g/km), giving drivers a rich experience of the car’s


The new BMW M240i M Performance Edition.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-bmw-m240i-m-performance-edition?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Attractive M Performance Parts enhance the dynamic character of the sporty coupé. With the new BMW M240i M Performance Edition, BMW M is now launching a special series in line with this trend. (combined fuel consumption:


Reachnow To Install 100 Electric Vehicle Chargers At 20 New Public Sites Across Seattlehttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...ew-public-sites-across-seattle?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 3d
SEATTLE, WASH. – May 15, 2017 – Today ReachNow, the mobility services division of the BMW Group, Woodland Park Zoo, and the City of Seattle celebrated the successful installation of the first of 20 Light & Charge electric


BMW Group News

United States Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta visits BMW Group apprenticeship programs in Munichhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...apprenticeship-programs-in-munich?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 8h
Munich. During an inaugural visit to Germany, United States Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta today visited the BMW Group’s Munich headquarter and manufacturing plant. Secretary Acosta and staff from the Department of Labor


BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye Announce Delphi as a Development Partner and System Integrator for their Autonomous Driving Platformhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...their-autonomous-driving-platform?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
The BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye cooperation intends to integrate and industrialize level 3 to level 5 automated driving technology for multiple automotive OEMs. +++ Delphi will leverage its expertise in automated driving

BMW Group Annual General Meeting 2017
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MINI

MINI model revision measures as of summer 2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...vision-measures-as-of-summer-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Premiere for the new MINI One Countryman and the new MINI One D Countryman – all MINI models with enhanced cockpit instrument design, more precise fuel level display and new control system for the MINI Driving Modes


Rolls Royce Motorcar

Rolls-Royce Unveils Bespoke Collection For Koreahttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...eils-bespoke-collection-for-korea?language=en
1Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 2d
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates over a decade of cordial ties with South Korea with the unveiling of a ‘Bespoke Collection for Korea’ at the British Embassy in Seoul.


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW's R1200GS Rallye Motorcycle Rides Like a Rolls-Roycehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...gs-rallye-motorcycle-rides-like-a-rolls-royce
"Rallye" and the "Exclusive" are the monikers that BMW has given to the two top-of-the-line adventure bikes that use its boxer engines, with the horizontally opposed cylinders for which BMW Motorrad is famous. The Rallye is intended for the backcountry ...


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Spied: 2018 Triumph America Cruiserhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2018-triumph-america-cruiser-motorcycle-spy-shots
200+Motorcyclist / by Ben Purvis / 1d
News Prototype Bonneville-based cruiser caught on camera in near-production form. CAUGHT ON CAMERA: These spy photos show the new Triumph America cruiser model is on the verge of launch.


Yamaha announces Q1 resultshttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2017/05/16/yamaha-announces-q1-results/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 2d
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. announced its consolidated business results for the first quarter of 2017. Net sales for the consolidated accounting period for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2017 were 386.0 billion yen, (an


KTM unveils world’s first 2-stroke fuel injection enduro machineshttp://www.mslmagazine.co.uk/ktm-unveils-worlds-first-2-stroke-fuel-injection-enduro-machines/
Motorcycle Sport & Leisure » Feed / by MSL Editor / 2d
KTM has unveiled the groundbreaking 2-stroke fuel injection KTM 250 EXC TPI and KTM 300 EXC TPI machines at the official launch in Eisenerz, Austria. Following on from the lighter, stronger and faster all-new generation of EXC


MC NEWS

2017 Isle of Man TT road safety campaign urges riders to slow downhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...t-road-safety-campaign-urges-riders-slow-down
46Visordown / by Simon Greenacre / 10h
Image: Hard-hitting messages and unmarked vehicles aim to tackle dangerous riding


NICB: Motorcycle thefts up slightly, still not at 2006 peakhttp://www.dealernews.com/nicb-motorcycle-thefts-slightly-still-not-2006-peak/
Dealernews / by Mary Green / 2h
DES PLAINES, IL – Motorcycle thefts rose slightly in 2016 compared to 2015, but the crime rate is still way down from where it was 10 years ago. So says the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), which just released its annual report


Exploring The Adv/Touring Sectorhttp://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/exploring-advtouring-sector/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / by Robin Hartfiel / 2h
Dual-Sports Gain Traction Photos courtesy of Joe Bonnello What’s old is new again – at least in the case of the burgeoning ADV/Touring niche. Dealers of a certain age may remember Ted Simon’s book Jupiter’s Travels chronicling his


Washington: Volcanic Venturehttp://www.roadrunner.travel/magazine/read/may-june-2017/page/32/
1RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER / 9h
I won the lottery—and I didn’t even know I was playing. Growing up in Europe where there is usually another town every couple of miles, I wasn’t aware that I could ride for 75 miles without seeing a single gas station. In Washington, I don’t



RIDING

The Five Mistakes You Make Riding a Supermotohttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/lifestyle/five-mistakes-riding-supermoto/
200+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 23h
Riding a supermoto might be one of the most fun things you can do on two-wheels. Basically dirt bikes with street tires, supermotos offer an approachable way to hoon yourself around town, as well as practice some more advanced


TECH

Ask RideApart: Should I Listen to Manufacturer Tire Advice?]https://rideapart.com/articles/ask-rideapart-listen-manufacturer-tire-advice
5RideApart - Recent Articles / 10h
Ask RideApart: Should I Listen to Manufacturer Tire Advice? Dear RideApart – “I have a 2003 Kawasaki Voyager 1200. Kawasaki says not to use radial tires. Why is that?” – Larry – We like your style, Larry. Many people would just accept a


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The Racing Sheet

Statement Regarding Nicky Haydenhttp://world.honda.com/SBK/2017/news02/?from=r
1Honda World News / 9h
The Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team has issued a statement regarding Nicky Hayden, who was involved in an incident while cycling near Rimini, Italy on Wednesday, May 17.


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Tech analysis: Mercedes' radical approach to nose upgradeshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/F1-tech-mercedes-aggressive-new-nose-907019/
100+Motorsport.com / 1d
Mercedes' introduction of a new nose at round five of the championship shows the level of planning that goes into the development of these large-scale update packages, given the need to pass a new crash test for the nose ahead of its use in

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F1 - Pirelli announces compound choices and mandatory sets for the 2017 British Grand Prixhttp://www.fia.com/news/f1-pirelli-...es-and-mandatory-sets-2017-british-grand-prix
44News feed / by nmusset / 12h
Sport news Pirelli announces the following compounds for the tenth round of the 2017 Formula One season (July 14 - 16). (1) Each driver must save for Q3 one set of the softest of the three nominated compounds. This set will be given back


Spanish GP: Team by team analysishttp://www.f1technical.net/news/21257
6F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Balazs Szabo / 15h
Six points. That is the difference between the championship leader Sebastian Vettel and his hunter Lewis Hamilton after the Spanish GP which served as a showcase for the latest developments as the opener of the European season.



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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Toyota, Subaru, Mazda and BMW settle suit over Takata air bagshttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/18/toyota-subaru-mazda-bmw-settle-suit-takata-air-bags/
2Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu / 4h
Toyota, Subaru, Mazda and BMW have reached a proposed settlement that would compensate owners of 15.8 million vehicles for economic losses stemming from the massive recall of Takata air bags.


BMW Blogs :
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bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Volvo Says That They Will Stop Making Diesel Engines, Thanks to Teslahttps://futurism.com/volvo-says-that-they-will-stop-making-diesel-engines-thanks-to-tesla/
3KFuturism / by Patrick Caughill / 8h
Diesel’s Death Knell Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly becoming a juggernaut in the future of personal vehicles. Tesla is leading the charge in bringing electric cars to the mainstream. Now, other companies looking to capitalize on that


Audi pledges full dieselgate transparency: CEO]
14Reuters: Business News / 8h
NECKARSULM, Germany (Reuters) - Audi pledged full transparency as it continues to clean up after the dieselgate emissions fraud but shareholders at the German luxury carmaker's annual meeting on Thursday again urged


Audi CEO's contract to be extended to end of 2022http://www.reuters.com/article/us-audi-ceo-idUSKCN18D15Z?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
17Reuters: Business News / 1d
BERLIN (Reuters) - Audi boss Rupert Stadler will be given another five years as chief executive, the luxury division of German carmaker Volkswagen said on Wednesday.


UPDATE 1-EU starts legal action against Italy over Fiat Chrysler emissionshttp://www.reuters.com/article/fiat...USL8N1IJ2JJ?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
1Reuters: Company News / 1d
BRUSSELS/ROME, May 17 (Reuters) - The European Commission launched legal action against Italy on Wednesday for failing to respond to allegations of emission-test cheating by Fiat Chrysler, in a procedure that could lead to the


U.S. preparing to sue Fiat Chrysler over excess diesel emissionshttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...SKCN18D2UC?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
97Reuters: Business News / 1d
NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department plans to file a civil lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV over excess diesel emissions as early as this week if no agreement is reached with the Italian-American automaker, two


Fiat Chrysler shares drop on U.S. diesel emissions probehttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...SKCN18E1ZW?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
21Reuters: Business News / 8h
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV shares fell over 3 percent in early U.S. trading on Thursday on reports the Justice Department is preparing to file a civil suit against the automaker for selling 104,000 vehicles


Hybrid superyacht delivers splash of Porsche style for seafaring typeshttp://newatlas.com/dynamiq-porsche-aluminum-gtt-hybrid-superyacht/49588/
38New Atlas / by Scott Collie / 16h
Having built more than a million examples of the 911, Porsche has a design language that's instantly recognizable on the road. But how do those lines translate to the high seas? Monaco-based yacht builder Dynamiq has integrated


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FWIW

Does VW's Potential Sale of Ducati Mean Anything for Harley-Davidson or Polaris?https://www.fool.com/investing/2017...-davidson-polaris.aspx?source=iedfolrf0000001
3Motorcycle News / 2d
They've got enough to deal with -- like a slowing U.S. motorcycle industry -- to worry about taking on someone else's vanity project. Volkswagen is still dealing with the impact its involvement in the emissions scandal is having on its



Strategically manage your dealership’s online reputationhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/blog...ly-manage-your-dealerships-online-reputation/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 8h
Customers are conducting online research prior to making a purchase and it plays such an important role in the customer journey. According to Vendasta, who’s core purpose is to help drive local economies, “eighty-five percent of


Builders Have to Build So Why Not a Custom Lawnmower?http://thekneeslider.com/builders-have-to-build-so-why-not-a-custom-lawnmower/
4The Kneeslider / by Paul Crowe / 1d
There's a builder over at the Old Mini Bikes forum, goes by the name Jeep2003, and he just decided one day to build something cool, a mini custom style push mower. Sure, why not? This isn't some reconfigured standard mower, this is a

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Dutch King Reveals Secret Life As Part-Time Pilot On KLM Airlinehttp://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-...-airline?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=artslife
4KArts & Life / by Camila Domonoske / 6h
For more than two decades, King Willem-Alexander has regularly served as a co-pilot on commercial flights. He is rarely recognized, he told De Telegraaf newspaper. (Image credit: Peter Dejong/AP)



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BIKE CANDY

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Outrageous (105bhp!) Ducati Odioso sidecarcross custom outfit unveiled!https://www.morebikes.co.uk/38018/ducati-odioso-sidecar-cross-custom/
MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 1d
Custom bike builders Revival Cycles have just unveiled their latest project – an outrageous Ducati SP4 sidecarcross outfit that they’ve aptly named Odioso (which is Italian for obnoxious). In the custom bike world, there are few bigger

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Bmw G310 Classic Racer Concepthttp://motosketches.blogspot.com/2017/05/bmw-g310-classic-racer-concept.html
90Motosketches / by obiboi / 2d
La nuova serie "piccola" di BMW Motorrad è appena uscita, ma già suscita parecchie perplessità riguardo a quello che dovrebbe o potrebbe essere il suo successo commerciale! Questi dubbi sono principalmente ( tanto per cambiare),



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Obsession: Mark Johnston’s 11th BMW is this R100RT cafehttp://www.bikeexif.com/bmw-r100rt-cafe-racer
1KBike EXIF Update / by Wesley Reyneke / 2d
When your garage is packed with eleven BMW motorcycles spanning seven decades—and you have no car—it’s safe to say that your hobby has morphed into an obsession. So what do you do when simply collecting bikes isn’t enough?
 
Tuesday Reader: 23 May 2017 *

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Beemer

By Royal Appointment.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6765
BMW Motorrad News / 3d
Our intrepid round-the-world rider Andy Dukes has made it all the way from the UK to the Kingdom of Bhutan. And what better person to show him the hidden delights of the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ than Dasho Sangay Wangchuk, a


BMW Motorsport News

Podium finish for BMW team Völpker NRT48 in the FIM Endurance World Championship.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-fim-endurance-world-championship?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport teams and experts in the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) have been in action again at the weekend – and they have been successful. At the Oschersleben 8 Hours (GER), team Völpker NRT48 by


BMW Motorsport News – Issue 19/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-19/2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Eng and Collard just miss out on podium in the ADAC GT Masters – Wins for BMW drivers in the BTCC and the Pirelli World Challenge.


Martin and Wittmann in the points at the Lausitzring in Sunday’s race – Blomqvist starts from front row for BMW.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ist-starts-from-front-row-for-bmw?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
At the Lausitzring (GER), Maxime Martin (BEL) completed his 50th DTM race - and the 70th race for BMW Motorsport since the 2012 comeback - in eighth place.


Maxime Martin finishes fourth in Saturday’s race at the Lausitzring to score points for the BMW Team RBM.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...score-points-for-the-bmw-team-rbm?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Maxime Martin (BEL) finished fourth in Saturday’s DTM race at the Lausitzring (GER), scoring his first points of the 2017 season. He was the best-placed BMW driver in qualifying and started the third race of the year from third place in his


Points in Paris for BMW i and MS Amlin Andretti.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...s-for-bmw-i-and-ms-amlin-andretti?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
In an eventful Paris ePrix, Robin Frijns (NLD) scored sixth place, scoring more points for MS Amlin Andretti in the FIA Formula E Championship. António Félix da Costa (POR) was forced to retire after a crash with another competitor.


2017 Rally Kazakhstan – Round 5, FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...fia-cross-country-rally-world-cup?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
• Three international crews from MINI Family to compete at 2017 Rally Kazakhstan – its inaugural round as part of the FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup. • Mohamed Abu Issa and co-driver Xavier Panseri look to further their 3rd



BMW Group News

BMW of North America Announces Management Team Changeshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...ounces-management-team-changes?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 3d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – May 19, 2017…. Bernhard Kuhnt, President and Chief Executive Officer, BMW of North America is pleased to announce the following changes to his management team.


BMW Brilliance Automotive further expands production capacity in Chinahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ands-production-capacity-in-china?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
Major expansion of BBA Plant Dadong in Shenyang +++ Total capacity in Dadong and Tiexi up to 450,000 units per year +++ Investment of one billion euros +++ Start of production for new long-wheelbase BMW 5 Series Sedan


MINI

International Mini Meeting 2017. Westport House, Ireland.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...eting-2017-westport-house-ireland?language=en
5BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
Westport Co. Mayo is set to see an invasion of MINI’s old and new later this month, as the 2017 International Mini Meeting gets underway from the 25th May to 28th May. Described as a ‘MINI’ Electric Picnic, this event is expected to


Rolls Royce Motorcars

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Recalls

Bmw ( 17v240000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
5KVehicles Recalls / 3h
Dated: APR 10, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles have engine oil cooler lines that may loosen causing an oil leak in the engine compartment...


Search for Recalls Here

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

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


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS


BMW Motorrad comes to Goahttp://www.navhindtimes.in/bmw-motorrad-comes-to-goa/
Since its official launch in India, BMW Motorrad, the two wheeler arm of luxury car maker BMW is in a race to catch up with the Harley's, the Ducati's and other superbikes in the market.

BMW Motorrad USA Reveals Specs And Price For 2018 G 310 Rhttps://www.autoevolution.com/news/...-specs-and-price-for-2018-g-310-r-117887.html
Its sporty design, excellent fuel efficiency, lower seat, lighter weight and compact size should attract beginners, smaller riders, urban riders, older or returning riders looking for a more manageable motorcycle, and simply riders who want a great ...


Buyers lining up for Ducati companyhttps://motorbikewriter.com/buyers-lining-ducati/
7Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 1d
Private equity firms, known for stripping assets, and Indian motorcycle manufacturers are interested buyers for Ducati, according to respected economic source Bloomberg. In April, Volkswagen was reported to be looking for buyers


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Spy Shots: Royal Enfield Continental GT 750https://www.morebikes.co.uk/38094/spy-shots-royal-enfield-continental-gt-750/
MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 11h
It would seem that Royal Enfield is getting ready to unveil their new Continental GT 750 to the world – pitching themselves directly against the current Harley Davidson Street 750 and Triumph Bonneville. Over the last 6 months, the bike


Spied! New Triumph cruiser undergoes testinghttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/05/19/spied-new-triumph-cruiser-undergoes-testing/
2Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff / 3d
Motorcyclist magazine snags spy photographs of new Bonneville-based cruiser undergoing street testing. Source


MC NEWS

Where to Buy Used Motorcycleshttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/where-to-buy-used-motorcycles?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales / 1h
News Craigslist, Ebay or Classifieds? The best sites, listings, or places to go look for used motorcycles for purchase…


Top 10 Motorcycle Theft Statistics For 2017http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/top-10-motorcycle-theft-statistics-for-2017
500+Motorcyclist / by Brian Hatano / 3d
News The latest Theft and Recovery Report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau. What state had the most motorcycles stolen in the past year? What motorcycle brand do thieves target the most? The answers and more here:…


Thieves Suck - Motorcycle Thefts Up Last Yearhttps://rideapart.com/articles/thieves-suck-motorcycle-thefts-last-year
5RideApart - Recent Articles / 3d
Thieves Suck - Motorcycle Thefts Up Last Year A report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released today showed motorcycle thefts in the United States rose slightly last year. A total of 46,467 motorcycles were reported


Buying A New Motorcycle Vs Buying A Used Motorcyclehttp://www.cycleworld.com/buying-new-motorcycle-vs-buying-used-motorcycle
300+Cycle World / by Sean MacDonald / 3d
Buyer's Guide Which one is right for you? We help you figure out whether you should buy a new or used motorcycle.


Electricity-Powered Zero Motorcycles: Simple, sophisticated machines breaking milestones among electric vehiclehttp://www.coolhunting.com/tech/zero-motorcycles-electric
200+Cool Hunting / by David Graver / 11h
From their inception in 2006 to today's rapidly escalating sales, Zero Motorcycles have pioneered the aesthetic and technological worlds of electric motorcycles. These are, as the brand states, hand-built high-tech machines


Electric Motorcycles. How Should They Sound?http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/05/19/how-electric-motorcycles-should-sound/
12Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 3d
All major brands have spent the last decade focused on bridging the generation gap between loyal boomer customers and new millennial fans by offering customized bikes like the Harley “Dark Customs” line up. More or less successful


TECH

Why Some Engines Smoke and Some Don’thttp://www.cycleworld.com/why-some-...oke-some-do-not-kevin-cameron-top-dead-center
4Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 14h
Blogs Old enough to smoke Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and much more.


Internal combustion engines not dead yethttps://motorbikewriter.com/internal-combustion-not-dead-yet/
7Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 19h
Despite the coming era of electric motorcycles, there is still plenty of life left in the internal combustion engine. KTM has just released two enduro bikes with direct-injection two-stroke engines, two Dutch designers have built a wooden



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The Racing Sheet

On the Passing Away of Nicky Haydenhttp://world.honda.com/SBK/2017/2017-05/?from=r
Honda World News / 9min
Honda is deeply saddened by the loss of Nicky Hayden, a beloved member of the Honda racing family, and would like to express its sincere appreciation for Nicky and deepest condolences to his family, friends and fans.

Nicky Hayden Has Died From His Injuries Sustained In Cycling Crashhttp://www.cycleworld.com/nicky-hayden-has-died-from-his-injuries-sustained-in-cycling-crash
7KCycle World / by Sean MacDonald / 8h
News He is survived by his fiancé Jackie, his parents Earl and Rose, his brothers Roger Lee and Tommy and sisters, Jenny and Kathleen Nicky Hayden dies after being hit by a car while training on his bicycle.


Nicky Hayden Dead: Brother confirms MotoGP star passed away aged ...http://www.express.co.uk/sport/othersport/807819/Nicky-Hayden-dead-dies-crash-Moto-GP
www.express.co.uk › Sport › Other

1 hour ago - NICKY HAYDEN has died at the age of 35 - five days after being knocked off his bicycle while riding in eastern Italy. ... NICKY HAYDEN DEAD: Has the reason for horror crash been revealed? ...Nicky Hayden has died after being involved in a road accident while cycling in Italy.


WSBK Statement: Nicky Haydenhttp://www.motofire.com/2017/05/sport/wsbk-statement-nicky-hayden/
Motofire / 6h
The press office for World Superbikes have released a statement following the announcement of Nicky Hayden’s death. The statement in full reads: “Following a cycling incident close to Rimini on Wednesday 17th May, it is with great



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Hayden, an unforgettable personality in World Superbikehttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Hayden+an+unforgettable+personality+in+World+Superbike
The world of motorcycling will remember Nicky Hayden as the fast, talented, conscientious and spectacular rider and off the track, for his good nature and extraordinary charisma.




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Race results: Le Mans MotoGPhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/05/22/race-results-le-mans-motogp/
CMG News / by Larry Tate / 15h
Here are the results of yesterday's MotoGP race in France. Source


[News Release]Yamaha Hit 500th Grand Prix Racing Victory Milestonehttp://global.yamaha-motor.com/race/release/2017/005/index.html?RSS=ON
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. / 18h
Yamaha is proud to celebrate a momentous landmark in its successful motorcycle racing history, having secured its 500th race win at the Le Mans Bugatti Grand Prix race circuit in France.


Pedrosa Scores Third Consecutive Podiumhttp://world.honda.com/MotoGP/2017/05france/?from=r
1Honda World News / 1d
Le Mans, France - Dani Pedrosa rode to his third consecutive podium finish, two weeks after he scored his first victory of 2017 at Jerez, to move into second place in the World Championship.


Fourth and sixth place for Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo respectively in French GP at Le Manshttp://www.ducati.com/racing/motogp...french_gp_at_le_mans/2017/05/21/2703/index.do
1Ducati RSS Feed / 1d

2017 FIM MotoGP World Championship - Le Mans (FRA)
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F1 meet with MotoGP to avoid future race clasheshttp://www.motofire.com/2017/05/sport/f1-meet-motogp-avoid-future-race-clashes/
5Motofire / 15h
Eight race date clashes in a season cause concern for both championships. Ross Brawn met with the CEO of Dorna, Carmelo Ezpeleta, during the Spanish GP weekend to discuss avoiding race clashes of Formula1 and MotoGP in the future.


Other Racing News

World’s Fastest Motorcycle Targets New Recordhttps://rideapart.com/articles/worlds-fastest-motorcycle-targets-new-record
5RideApart - Recent Articles / 7h
World’s Fastest Motorcycle Aims to Set New Record in Bolivia Ack Attack, the current world record holder of the motorcycle land-speed record – at 376.363 mph – is hoping for another record run. Not at Bonneville this time, but on


Indy 500 grid lineup: Qualifying results and where Fernando Alonso will starthttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...ernando-Alonso-Indycar-McLaren-sportgalleries
1Daily Express / 15h
FERNANDO ALONSO has qualified fifth for the 101st Indianapolis 500, while Scott Dixon took the fastest pole in 21 years.


Interview: Mario Andretti on Fernando Alonso and the Indianapolis 500https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...andretti-fernando-alonso-and-indianapolis-500
6Autocar RSS Feed / 11h
Fernando Alonso will contest the Indianapolis 500 instead of this year's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix Fernando Alonso faces a huge task switching from F1 to oval racing. Mario Andretti knows what he’s going through When McLaren-


How Electric Car Batteries Work - Julius Baer: Electrified Visions Episode 1 - Formula Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiIoMxsoopg
1FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E Championship / 8h
Visit Julius Baer's channel for more episodes of Electrified Visions: https://www.youtube.com/user/BankJuliusBaer Electric car batteries have come a long way in recent years, leading to increased energy storage capacity, and the


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW to focus on being electric and autonomous leaderhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/22/bmw-focus-electric-autonomous-leader/
4Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 5h
This current automotive landscape is a tricky one for automakers. We’re on the verge of a massive technology shift from the internal combustion engine, which every automaker has been using for over 100 years, to electric motors. While the


Rolls-Royce Unveils Unique Dawn Mayfair Edition Modelhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/22/rolls-royce-unveils-unique-dawn-mayfair-edition-model/
2Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 9h
When Rolls-Royce unveiled its latest creation, the Dawn convertible , the British brand made sure to cause some serious waves. That’s understandable as the Goodwood-based company is now known for its modest and simple cars, but


BMW Engine Plant in China

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BMW Blogs :
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OTHER CAGE NEWS

Ford Appoints Jim Hackett as CEO to Strengthen Operations, Transform for Future; Farley, Hinrichs, Klevorn Take on New Roleshttp://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...acnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5idDdyMlkZZQ8d--fgmjf5AE
Business Wire Automotive / 12h
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company today named Jim Hackett as its new president and CEO and announced key global leadership changes designed to further strengthen its core automotive business and


Lamborghini Huracan Performante 2017 reviewhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...s/lamborghini-huracan-performante-2017-review
98Autocar RSS Feed / 16h
The hardcore track-focused Performante has active aerodynamics and more power than the standard Huracán - so, does it unlock the supercar's full potential? The Lamborghini Huracán Performante is Lamborghini's attempt to


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BIKE CANDY

#RideOnKentuckyKid: Remembering Nicky Hayden
MotoGP

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Friday Reader: 26 May 2017

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Beemer

BMW Motorrad Concept Link. The reinvention of urban mobility on two wheels.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...n-of-urban-mobility-on-two-wheels?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
At the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017, the BMW Group is presenting its vision of zero-emission urban mobility on two wheels: the BMW Motorrad Concept Link. Inspired by the BMW Motorrad Vision Next 100, the design study

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BMW Motorsport News

Podium finish for BMW team Völpker NRT48 in the FIM Endurance World Championship.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-fim-endurance-world-championship?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport teams and experts in the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC) have been in action again at the weekend – and they have been successful. At the Oschersleben 8 Hours (GER), team Völpker NRT48 by

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Full-throttle through hell: BMW contests the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring with a traditionally strong contingent.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...a-traditionally-strong-contingent?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
The 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (GER) will be held for the 45th time in 2017 – and BMW Motorsport has rarely been so well placed in quality and quantity as in this season.


Latest information on BMW at the 2017 Nürburgring 24 Hours.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...at-the-2017-nuerburgring-24-hours?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
The stage is set for the 45th edition of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (GER). Before the action picks up speed in the “Green Hell”, we are taking this opportunity to provide you with some information on the endurance classic


OSRAM becomes Official Partner of BMW Motorsport – 24h drivers use activating light to prepare for night-time outings.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...to-prepare-for-night-time-outings?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
When BMW Motorsport launches its latest assault on the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (GER) on 27th and 28th May, it will look to gain a crucial advantage courtesy of OSRAM’s innovative light technology, OSRAM being the new Official


Digital press kit for the Nürburgring 24 Hours.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...kit-for-the-nuerburgring-24-hours?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
All the information at a glance: Our digital press kit for the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring is the ideal companion for all media representatives in the “Green Hell”. In it, you will find many fascinating facts and figures regarding the BMW



Bimmer

Sales launch for the newly-developed BMW M4 GT4.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...or-the-newly-developed-bmw-m4-gt4?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 3h
Customers can now order the new BMW M4 GT4, the latest model in the BMW Motorsport product range. The technologically advanced car has completed over 20,000 kilometres of tests, multiple hours in the wind tunnel, extensive


BMW Concept 8 Series. Return to a new era.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrwE9I1CJqw
500+BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 5h
Concentrated power meets modern luxury. The BMW Concept 8 Series brings to life what BMW icons stand for ever since. From: BMW


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The BMW Concept 8 Series. Unadulterated dynamics and modern luxury – the essence of a BMW coupe.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...xury-–-the-essence-of-a-bmw-coupe?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2h
Munich. The BMW Group is using this year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este to unveil the BMW Concept 8 Series, the essence of a modern-day BMW coupe wrapped up in an enthralling design study. The study car will serve as a taster of



BMW Group News

BMW Group top automotive employer for young IT professionalshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ployer-for-young-it-professionals?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 14h
No other automobile manufacturer is more popular as an employer among young IT professionals than the BMW Group. In the “Information technology” category of the “trendence Graduate Barometer 2017” employer rankings


MINI

International Mini Meeting 2017. Westport House, Ireland.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...eting-2017-westport-house-ireland?language=en
5BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Westport Co. Mayo is set to see an invasion of MINI’s old and new later this month, as the 2017 International Mini Meeting gets underway from the 25th May to 28th May. Described as a ‘MINI’ Electric Picnic


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Recalls

Bmw ( 17v328000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V328000&refurl=rss
7KVehicles Recalls / 2h
Dated: MAY 18, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2005-2008 745i, 745Li, 750i, 750Li, 760i, 760Li, and B7 Alpina vehicles equipped with both the Comfort Access and Soft Close Automatic options. I...


BMW issued a recall on the X6, 6 SERIES, and X5 modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017269
Transport Canada / 3h
Certain M-Series vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 110 - Tire Selection and Rims. For some X5 M and X6 M vehicles, the tire and loading information...


BMW issued a recall on the 7 SERIES modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017268
Transport Canada / 3h
On certain vehicles equipped with the Comfort Access or Comfort Access in combination with the Soft Close Automatic door latching system options, the doors may not latch correctly. As a result, doors which appear to...


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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Bmw G 310 Classic Gs Concepthttp://motosketches.blogspot.com/2017/05/bmw-g-310-classic-gs-concept.html

Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Big Bikes in Baja - BMW R1200GS in Mexico at RevZilla.com

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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Even Harley-Davidson Can’t Resist the Tug of Overseas Factorieshttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/23/business/harley-davidson-thailand-factory-manufacturing.html
500+NYT > Automobiles / by NEIL GOUGH / 11h
Lauded by President Trump as a symbol of American manufacturing, the company hopes a new plant in Thailand will help it clear trade barriers to woo Southeast Asian buyers.

Harley-Davidson to Build Plant in Thailandhttps://rideapart.com/articles/harley-davidson-build-plant-thailand
1RideApart - Recent Articles / 25min
Harley-Davidson to Build Plant in Thailand Steelworkers Union Posts Objection The New York Times reported Tuesday that Harley-Davidson is building a new plant in Thailand to serve overseas demand.

Machinists Union Outraged at Harley Davidson’s Plans to Expand in Asiahttps://www.goiam.org/news/machinists-union-outraged-harley-davidsons-plans-expand-asia/
IAM International President Bob Martinez is calling Harley-Davidson’s plans to open a production facility in Thailand a “slap in the face to U.S. workers who built an American icon.”


Liquidation Sale on EBR Motorcycles Factory Assetshttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2017/05/24/motorcycle-news/ebr-motorcycles-factory-assets/
Motorcycle News / 2min
Sad news for Erik Buell fans and supporters: after failing to secure additional investors, Liquid Asset Partners has announced a liquidation sale and live action of all remaining assets from Erik Buell Racing 's factory in East Troy, Wisc. The
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Upcoming Royal Enfield 750cc twin cylinder motorcycle will be 'highway friendly', says Sid Lalhttp://oncars.in/bike-news/upcoming...-will-be-highway-friendly-says-sid-lal-29998/
Motorcycle News / 2min
The much hyped and anticipated Royal Enfield flagship motorcycle that will come powered by a 750cc twin cylinder engine is heading towards its official launch slowly and steadily.


Spy Shots: Husqvarna’s 701 naked roadster (or, Svartpilen if you’d prefer)https://www.morebikes.co.uk/38244/spy-shots-husqvarnas-701-naked-roadster-svartpilen-youd-prefer/
2MoreBikes / 6h
These exclusive shots of Husqvarna’s upcoming 701, the bigger version of the sweet 401 modern-twist cafe racer were taken in Spain a couple of days ago and give us everything we need to know about the bike that will be going on sale


Benelli’s future triple 1200 motor patents filed in China. Looks quite a lump.https://www.morebikes.co.uk/38195/b...or-patents-filed-in-china-looks-quite-a-lump/
MoreBikes / 13h
This CAD/CAM image of the new three-cylinder engine that will power the upcoming 1200 Benelli tourer has appeared in Australia on the AMCN site. Reports claim that this motor has been filed in China by the QianJiang group –


MC NEWS


Test Rides: Are They Worth It?http://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/test-rides-worth/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / by Dealer Anonymous / 27min
I recently had an exchange with a friend of mine where we discussed the experience of buying a motorcycle, something we both believe should be special and unique. We are not the auto industry, where someone usually purchases a


Ural Gear Up Walkaround Videohttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/ural-gear-up-walkaround-video?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales / 3h
Bikes Details and engine noise on the Ural sidecar motorcycle Video walkaround with details and engine noise of the Ural Gear Up sidecar motorcycle…


Italian magazine tests Yamaha T7 Rally prototypehttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/05/23/italian-magazine-tests-yamah-t7-rally-prototype/
4Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff / 15h
DueRuote has a feature article on the rally-styled prototype, as well as a video at its website, showing the bike in action.


Historic Harley-Davidson’s new Evel Knievel Museum expects 50K-100K visitors a yearhttp://www.dealernews.com/historic-...nievel-museum-expects-50k-100k-visitors-year/
Dealernews / by Marilyn Stemp / 5h
New museum shows what can be achieved when business, government and community work together. A special report from DN correspondent Marilyn Stemp IT WAS THE LATE 1960s.


Dueling Gavels: Experiencing the Big Las Vegas Motorcycle Auctionshttp://www.ridermagazine.com/2017/0...encing-the-big-las-vegas-motorcycle-auctions/
1Rider Magazine / by Jenny Smith / 6h
Hundreds of motorcycles were lined up by their auction day at the four-day Mecum event in Las Vegas. Sin City is the logical venue for the celebrations of beauty, excess and conspicuous consumption that are the Bonhams and Mecum


15 Things Motorcycling Will Teach Youhttps://rideapart.com/articles/93694
18RideApart - Recent Articles / 8h
15 Things Motorcycling Will Teach You With summer more or less having arrived in the Northern Hemisphere, two-wheeled folk are coming out in droves. Many of those hitting the roads right now will be novices and the experiences they


GEAR

Condor Garage Dolly – Gear Reviewhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/2017/05/23/condor-garage-dolly-gear-review/
1Rider Magazine / by Jenny Smith / 5h
Upright bikes take up less space than when they’re leaning on a sidestand. Parked on the Garage Dolly, a bike can be wheeled in any direction into a tight space. If your garage is bursting at the seams like mine, any sort of convenient


iPod Your BMWhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2004/06/21iPod-Your-BMW/
3Motorcycle News / 11h
CUPERTINO, California and WOODCLIFF LAKE, New Jersey-June 21, 2004-AppleA and BMW Group today announced the BMW iPodA Adapter, the first seamless integration between iPod and a car audio system. The new system





TECH

Adventure Bike Shock Servicehttp://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/adventure-bike-shock-service/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / by Cyclepedia Press LLC / 27min
Adventure bikes rack up hard miles. The shocks on these bikes are especially prone to wear and deterioration by how they are used and their construction. We stopped in at Cogent Dynamics and learned about shock service and


How to set up a motorcyclehttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-set-up-a-motorcycle
88RevZilla Articles / 13h
Is your bike set up correctly for you? A 10-to-20-minute session of adjustments can make you more comfortable and give you better control.


How to remove and install a motorcycle batteryhttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-remove-and-install-a-motorcycle-battery
RevZilla Articles / 15h
Replacing a motorcycle battery is an easy job in most cases, but there are a few potential pitfalls. Here's how to do it.



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The Racing Sheet

Burt Munro 50th Anniversary World Speed Record Celebrated This Year In Bonneville By Burt’s Great Nephew Lee Racing A Current Day Indian Scout Streamlinerhttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/05/24...acing-a-current-day-indian-scout-streamliner/
7Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 1h
Fifty years ago a motorcyclist from New Zealand entered the record books in a never-to-be-forgotten moment on the Bonneville Salt Flats on his Indian Scout Streamliner. Celebrated in the featured film, “The World’s Fastest Indian,” Burt


Isle of Man: Steam Packet ferry company issues TT travel advice amidst raised security levelshttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/38271/i...-travel-advice-amidst-raised-security-levels/
1MoreBikes / 15h
Isle of Man Steam Packet Co. is advising passengers to carry identification and check in early for sailings in response to enhanced security measures at UK ports. The UK terror threat level was yesterday raised to ‘critical’, the highest



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1988 – WorldSBK is bornhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/1988+WorldSBK+is+born
500+SBK / 15h
Take a trip down memory lane to the very first WorldSBK race


WorldSBK Returns To Birthplace 30 Years Laterhttp://www.beinsports.com/us/worldsbk/news/worldsbk-returns-to-birthplace-30-years-later/549025
beIN SPORTS News / 8h
The Superbike World Championship kicked off at Donington Park in 1988.




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[ENGLISH] MiniBikers - 8x05 - 2017 French GP

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MotoGP Teams Finish Testing at Revised Catalunya Circuit (News)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2017/05/motogp-teams-finish-testing-at-revised-catalunya-circuit/
2MotorcycleDaily.com / by Dirck Edge / 2h
A total of 13 MotoGP riders have just completed testing at the revised Catalunya circuit, which now includes a new, tight chicane to lower speeds in a dangerous part of the track. Lap time reports indicate that Marc Marquez (Honda) was


KTM's early points haul unexpected - Smithhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/ktm-s-early-points-haul-unexpected-smith-909721/
31Motorsport.com / 10h
The Austrian manufacturer becomes the sixth on the grid this year, and Smith had forecast that scoring points would be difficult, especially in the first phase.However, Pol Espargaro and Smith both scored points in its second race in


Valentino Rossi Recovering From Motocross Injuryhttp://www.cycleworld.com/valentino-rossi-recovering-from-motocross-injury?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Cycle World / by The Wire / 1min
Racing Movistar Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi is recovering from a motocross training accident that occurred on Thursday evening, May 25th Movistar Yamaha MotoGP‘s Valentino Rossi is recovering from a motocross


Ducati find "positive solutions" at Barcelona testhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/05/25/ducati-find-positive-solutions-at-barcelona-test/229515
4Knews RSS on motogp.com / 15h
Recent track time at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya saw the Borgo Panigale factory leave satisfied as the paddock heads for Mugello


Honda enters sole bike for Donington after Hayden's passinghttps://www.motorsport.com/wsbk/new...ke-for-donington-after-hayden-passing-910248/
300+Motorsport.com / 9h
Former MotoGP champion Hayden lost his life on Monday after succumbing to injuries sustained in a cycling accident in Italy last week following the most recent WSBK round Imola.His Ten Kate-run Honda team had previously




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FIA.comhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-22 Monaco Grand Prix - Event and Timing Information

Monaco Grand Prix Preview - Scuderia Ferrari 2017

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Analysis: Can Adrian Newey turn Red Bull's fortunes around?https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-can-adrian-newey-turn-red-bull-fortunes-around-909198/
100+Motorsport.com / 15h
There were logical reasons for the optimism. In the course of 2016, the Milton Keynes team built up some momentum, and it appeared that Renault was set to make a big step for the new season as its renewed commitment began to pay


Aggressive new kerb fitted at Monaco's Swimming Poolhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-aggressive-new-kerb-monaco-909683/
500+Motorsport.com / 12h
The tight right-left chicane has been tricky to police in the past, with drivers tempted to use the old speed bumps in their bid to find extra laptime.çBut as part of a raft of changes made to the track, a new large yellow kerb has been


Brown wants to see F1 back at Indianapolis Motor Speedwayhttp://motorsports.nbcsports.com/20...o-see-f1-back-at-indianapolis-motor-speedway/
1MotorSportsTalk / by Luke Smith / 2h
F1 last raced at IMS back in 2007, but Zak Brown would like to see it make a comeback in the future.


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Steering wheels: Indy vs F1http://www.mclaren.com/formula1/2017/indy-500/steering-wheel-indy-f1-3188887/
47McLaren Honda / 7h
Indy 500 2017 In the build up to our Race of Two Worlds, we explore one of the most important parts of the cars - the steering wheel. Find out more about what the drivers use in the cockpit of both Indycar and F1 challengers. DW12 Indycar

F1 - Vettel ups the pace in Monaco as Mercedes lose groundhttp://www.fia.com/news/f1-vettel-ups-pace-monaco-mercedes-lose-ground
100+News feed / by jhynes / 8h
Sport news After ceding top spot in the opening practice session in Monaco to Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton by just under two tenths of a second, Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel went quickest in the second session, outpacing his main title



Other Racing News

IndyCar unveils full renders of 2018 bodyworkhttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/05/25/indycar-unveils-full-renders-2018-bodywork/
67News – Speedcafe / by Dan Herrero / 23h
IndyCar has released new renders which show in full the aerodynamic kits which will be introduced to the series in 2018


Canadian Superbike 2017 previewhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/05/25/canadian-superbike-2017-preview/
27Canada Moto Guide / by Zac Kurylyk / 9h
Jordan Szoke is still the man to beat in CSBK. But this year, we've got a stronger field of competition than we've seen in several years.


Alexander Sims set for Andretti Formula E 2017/18 development rolehttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129714
formula e / autosport.com / 8h
autosport.com Alexander Sims set for Andretti Formula E 2017/18 development role autosport.com Alexander Sims will be part of the BMW-affiliated AndrettiFormula E team's development programme for its 2017/18 powertrain.


[ENGLISH] MinEDrivers - 3x06 - 2017 Paris ePrix
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2017 FIM Sidecar World Championship - Oschersleben (GER)

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW Z4 Successor Caught with Interior Exposedhttp://www.automobilemag.com/news/bmw-z4-successor-caught-interior-exposed/
2Automobile Magazine / by Stefan Ogbac / 8h
Our spy photographers have caught the upcoming BMW Z4 successor testing with its interior uncovered. Like the newest BMW models, the roadster will feature a similar interior design with the latest iDrive system featuring a


Video: Take a Look Inside BMW’s Dadong Plant in Chinahttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/23/video-take-look-inside-bmws-dadong-plant-china/
2Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 8h
Last week BMW and its Chinese partner, Brilliance Automotive, announced the opening of a newly built north section of their joint-venture plant in Dadong/Shenyang, China. Thanks to this expansion, the companies are now



BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Bentley's New Trim Package for Falconry Enthusiastshttp://www.core77.com/posts/66289/Bentleys-New-Trim-Package-for-Falconry-Enthusiasts
7Core77 / 10h
I don't mean to complain, but there's a lot of times when I'm driving around in my $229,100 Bentley SUV and I still feel like something is missing in my life. While I can distract myself by pursuing my passions, like hunting human beings


The Aston Martin Valkyrie Won’t Let You Get Fathttp://jalopnik.com/the-aston-martin-valkyrie-won-t-let-you-get-fat-1795508761
300+Jalopnik / by Alanis King / 3h
Photo credit: William Clavey/Jalopnik The Aston Martin Valkyrie, Aston’s Formula One-inspired hypercar that will make over 1,000 horsepower and be street legal , should be a very fast car. But you already knew that.


U.S. Sues Fiat Chrysler, Accusing It of Using Software to Pass Emissions Testshttps://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/23/business/fiat-chrysler-diesel-emissions-lawsuit.html
200+NYT > Automobiles / by NEAL E. BOUDETTE / 8h
The move occurred days after the company acted to modify software that the government had said concealed the actual emissions from about 104,000 vehicles.


VW to build 100,000 all-electric vehicles per year in China through new joint-venture with JAChttps://electrek.co/2017/05/24/vw-all-electric-vehicles-china-jac/
81Electrek / by Fred Lambert / 10h
As part of its new mission to become a leader in electrification around the world, German automaker Volkswagen confirmed that it received government approval in China for a new joint venture with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group


The First-Ever Sotogrande Grand Prix Debuts In Spain Today With More Than 100 Vintage And GT Carshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jaclyn...today-with-more-than-100-vintage-and-gt-cars/
8Forbes - Business / by Jaclyn Trop, Contributor / 8h
Sotogrande, a resort community in Andalusia, is holding its first ever Grand Prix, a rally of pre-1965 and GT cars, beginning today through May 28th.


How Williams is using Formula E to improve tomorrow's EV batterieshttp://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-ne...-formula-e-to-improve-tomorrows-ev-batteries/
formula e / CAR Magazine / 12min
Formula E road tracks are very bumpy; it bounces all the components around a lot, and has taught us how to insulate battery cells from vibration.



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FWIW

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Behold the tires of the future!http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/05/25/behold-the-tires-of-the-future/
1Yanko Design / by Sarang Sheth / 2h
What we’re seeing here is the future of tire design. With companies like Bridgestone and Michelin investing efforts in airless-tubeless tires that absorb shock beautifully, we may one day see conventional tires become completely



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BIKE CANDY

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Factory Approved: The JvB-Moto BMW R nineT Scramblerhttp://www.bikeexif.com/jvb-moto-bmw-r-nine-t-scrambler
300+Bike EXIF / by Wesley Reyneke / 7h
We love Jens vom Brauck’s work. The man behind Cologne-based JvB-Moto has a pair of the sharpest eyes in the business, and a knack for stylish yet functional design. But things on the JvB-Moto front have been eerily quiet of late


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Suzuki Restores Barry Sheene’s Racerhttps://rideapart.com/articles/suzuki-restores-barry-sheenes-racer
6RideApart - Recent Articles / 6h
Suzuki Restores Barry Sheene’s Racer Suzuki is one of few manufacturers that maintains a supply of parts for older models, which means that last year it was able to provide support to the family of British racing legend Barry Sheene to


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Racer Explosion | The Riderhttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/05/racer-explosion-rider.html
97RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 6h
E' bastato un telo sullo sfondo per separare i paddock dalle curve di Le Mans per improvvisare un set fotografico e ritrarre gli appassionati che hanno animato il Race Expolosion , evento dedicato alla moto classiche, sportive d'epoche e


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Bmw 310 CNS MotoSumisurahttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/05/bmw-310-cns-motosumisura.html
73RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 13h
Una sartoria è il laboratorio artigianale dove si realizzano abiti; vi lavora il sarto, coadiuvato da lavoranti. Vi si preparano abiti su misura o si fanno modifiche personalizzate su capi preconfezionati. Con questa Bmw 310 CNS MotoSumisura


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60 years ago, this Gilera smashed the 100mph lap record at the Isle of Man TThttp://www.motofire.com/2017/05/new...-the-100mph-lap-record-at-the-isle-of-man-tt/
Motofire / 8h
You wait ages for one anniversary speed record bike to show up, and then two come at once. This year, at the Isle of Man TT – weather and circumstance permitting – we’re expecting to see some record breaking laps, with riders

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Tuesday Reader : 30 May 2017

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MotherShip News

Beemer

Successful race weekend for the BMW S 1000 RR: six wins and a total of 15 podium finishes on several continents.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...um-finishes-on-several-continents?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 5min
Six wins and a total of 15 podium finishes on several continents: the BMW S 1000 RR racers can look back onto another successful weekend. Kenny Foray (FRA), 2016 BMW Motorrad Race Trophy winner Jordan Szoke (CAN), Cyril and

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BMW Motorsport News

BMW M6 GT3 teams battling for podium positions in the Eifel Mountains.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-positions-in-the-eifel-mountains?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 4h
The BMW teams in the leading group at the Nürburgring 24-hour race all made it through the night without major incidents. No fewer than five BMW M6 GT3s are in the top 10 after 16 hours of racing. Alexander Sims (GBR), Markus Palttala


BMW M6 GT3 teams work their ways towards the front in the early stages of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-24-hour-race-at-the-nuerburgring?language=en
8BMW Group PressClub Global / 15h
The 45th edition of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (GER) is underway – and the BMW teams have started the endurance classic in the Eifel mountains without any major incidents. At 20:00, a total of four BMW M6 GT3 cars are


Dramatic 24-hour finale in the rain: ROWE Racing secures second place at the Nürburgring with the BMW M6 GT3.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-nuerburgring-with-the-bmw-m6-gt3?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 18h
A dramatic and rain-soaked finale, soaring summer temperatures and 205,000 thrilled spectators: the 45th edition of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (GER) lived up to the event’s reputation as one of the toughest and most spectacular


BMW Motorsport News – Issue 20/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-20/2017?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 16h
BMW teams make headlines at the Nürburgring motorsport weekend – BMW M8 GTE development in progress.


The America’s Cup: 166 years of prestigious history and the most innovative racing yachts.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-most-innovative-racing-yachts?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Defender ORACLE TEAM USA is eyeing on the hat-trick.


2017 Rally Kazakhstan – Round 5, FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...fia-cross-country-rally-world-cup?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Jakub Przygonski and Tom Colsoul jubilant after second-place result - Yazeed Al-Rajhi and Timo Gottschalk secure three stage wins in their MINI John Cooper Works Rally - Mohamed Abu Issa and co-driver Xavier Panseri complete hat trick


Augusto Farfus reaches top ten for the BMW Team Schnitzer.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...op-ten-for-the-bmw-team-schnitzer?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The starting line-up has been confirmed for the 45th edition of the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring (GER). Augusto Farfus (BRA) drove the #42 BMW M6 GT3 from the BMW Team Schnitzer to tenth place in Top 30 Qualifying on Friday



Bimmer

The BMW M8 is the icing on the cake of the sporty BMW 8 Series line-up.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...f-the-sporty-bmw-8-series-line-up?language=en
65BMW Group PressClub Global / 22h[/b][/url]
Alongside the ongoing development of the standard 8 Series, the engineers at BMW M are also working flat out on the M model. A fully camouflaged, early prototype of the future BMW M8 will be unveiled in a driving presentation as


Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce ‘Sweptail’ – The Realisation Of One Customer’S Coachbuilt Dreamhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...f-one-customer’s-coachbuilt-dream?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 1d
When, approximately one year ago, Rolls-Royce presented 103EX to the world, it invoked its coachbuilding heritage to inspire its future clientele. This Vision Vehicle envisaged a world of completely personal luxury mobility where new


Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Opens Largest Australian Showroom In Melbournehttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...-australian-showroom-in-melbourne?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 1d
• Unveiled as the new pinnacle of luxury retail in Melbourne: the largest Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showroom in Australia • Focus on hospitality: Bespoke lounge and fully-serviced bar with lifestyle-themed setting


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW Concept Link Electric Prototype Motorcycle Unveiledhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/bmw-concept-link-electric-prototype-motorcycle-unveiled
200+Motorcyclist / by Basem Wasef / 1d
News Motorrad’s all-electric city bike for the future. Are you ready for an electric Beemer? A zero-emission urban vehicle that BMW says could be on the streets in as few as 5 years. Is it a motorcycle or a scooter?


BMW’s new Concept Link is the future… Whether you like it or nothttp://www.motofire.com/2017/05/news/bmws-new-concept-link-future-whether-like-not/
1Motofire / by Steve Hunt / 19h
BMW Motorrad unveil their latest concept two-wheeler at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and it shouldn’t be ignored. Earlier this week at the annual Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on the shores of Lake Como in Italy, the


BMW’s take on the “smart bike” is a scooterhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/05/29/bmws-take-on-the-smart-bike-is-a-scooter/
CMG News / by CMG Staff / 53min
The Concept Link scooter connects riders to the world around them, making sure you arrive on time and enjoy the ride there. Source


2017 BMW Motorrad Concept Link - The Reinvention of Urban Mobility on Two Wheels
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BMW to Offer Test Rides on New Bagger at Buffalo Chiphttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/bm...agger-at-buffalo-chip?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff / 1d
News The BMW K 1600 B “Bagger” will make its demo debut at the 2017 rally. BMW to be demoing their new K1600 B bagger model at the free area of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip…


Cycle Torque Launch Report: BMW K 1600 GT, S 1000 XR, S 1000 RR, S 1000 Rhttp://www.cycletorque.com.au/bmw-2017-launch-report-k1600gt-s1000xr-s1000rr-s1000r/
Cycle Torque Magazine / by Staff Writer / 2d
A COUPLE of the bikes here are blatantly sports-oriented, the S 1000 R and RR models of course, but the XR and the GT have a sporty side, not-so-obvious on face value or by flicking through the sales brochure… The three ‘S’ models share


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Royal Enfield Introduce Scramble!http://bikeindia.in/royal-enfield-i...utm_campaign=royal-enfield-introduce-scramble
Bike India / by Anosh Khumbatta / 48min
A first-of-its-kind competitive event for the adventure riding community will be held this June in Shimla. Royal Enfield have made room in their already packed rides calendar for this four-day event, specifically created for riders who like to


MC NEWS

7 messages your dealership should be sendinghttp://powersportsb.wpengine.com/bl...7-messages-your-dealership-should-be-sending/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 1d
Integrating mobile into all facets of your dealership can be challenging. You want your customers to receive effective communication no matter which department they connect with. And there’s a mobile opportunity in every department with a


Is an Electric Bike Perfect For Courier Duty?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=56445
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Troy Siahaan / 1d
Sometimes story ideas originate from the strangest of places. Back in November, 2016, Robert Abbasi, president of RTI Properties in Gardena, California, asked us if we could help him post a job listing at his company that was looking for a


Riders ignored by autonomous testshttps://motorbikewriter.com/riders-ignored-autonomous-tests/
31Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 1d
Australian governments have issued guidelines for trials of autonomous vehicles on our roads but made no mention of motorcycles. The 24-page Austroads and National Transport Commission report does not mention motorcycles once,


Bosch Is Developing V2V Communication Tech for Motorcycleshttp://www.thedrive.com/motorcycles/10620/bosch-is-developing-v2v-communication-tech-for-motorcycles
61TheDrive / by Eric Brandt / 3d
Bosch Mobility Solutions has announced a prototype vehicle-to-vehicle communication system that it describe as a "digital protection shield." The company predicts it could prevent one-third of all motorcycle accidents. Vehicle-


RevZilla gets new CEOhttp://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2017/05/25/revzilla-gets-new-ceo.html
Philadelphia Business
A former Adidas Group general manager will take over as CEO of RevZilla in the wake of a leadership shakeup at the Navy Yard's fast-growing e-commerce company for motorcycle gear. The company announced Thursday that Nic Vu, a longtime executive in ...



RIDING

6 Off-Road Riding Tips You Don’t Need to Learn the Hard Wayhttp://www.advpulse.com/adv-prepping/6-off-road-riding-tips/
200+ADV Pulse / by Jeremy LeBreton / 1d
Riding an adventure motorcycle off-road for the first time is a lot like learning a new sport. No matter how naturally athletic you are, the new rules and techniques take some getting used to. Powering a big ADV bike on terrain better


Discuss: protection is all in the mindhttp://www.visordown.com/features/discuss-protection-is-all-in-the-mind
500+Visordown / 1h
Image: MAG's Ian Mutch questions the absolute necessity off head-to-toe riding gear


TECH

Here's How To Rebuild Your Worn Out Motorcycle Suspensionhttp://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/heres-how-to-rebuild-your-worn-out-motorcycle-suspensio-1795583285
47Lanesplitter / by Peter Monshizadeh / 1d
Out of all the wearable components on a motorcycle, I would wager a bet that the most overlooked system is the bike’s suspension. Read more...


Inside the S&S Cycle Polaris Pro Stock Motorcycle Drag-Racing Enginehttp://www.cycleworld.com/inside-ss-cycle-polaris-pro-stock-motorcycle-drag-racing-engine
100+Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 1d
Racing Going big Technical Editor Kevin Cameron takes a look inside the S&S Cycle Polaris Pro Stock Motorcycle V-twin drag-racing engine.



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The Racing Sheet


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Althea BMW with work to do at Doningtonhttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/05/27/althea-bmw-with-work-to-do-at-donington/?lang=en
1Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 1d
Althea BMW with work to do at Donington Castle Donington (UK), Saturday 27 May 2017 The sixth World Superbike round is taking place this weekend at Donington Park in the UK and, in today’s first SBK race, team Althea BMW closed


Tricky first day for Althea BMW in the UKhttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/05/26/tricky-first-day-for-althea-bmw-in-the-uk/?lang=en
1Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 2d
Tricky first day for Althea BMW in the UK Castle Donington (UK), Friday 26 May 2017 The Althea BMW Racing team is at the Donington Park track for the sixth round of the 2017 Superbike World Championship and round four of the
]y first day for Althea BMW in the UK Castle Donington (UK), Friday 26 May 2017 The Althea BMW Racing team is at the Donington Park track for the sixth round of the 2017 Superbike World Championship and round four of the


2017 Donington Park World Superbike Superpole Results: The Sun Returnshttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/05/27/2017_donington_park_world_superbike.html
5MotoMatters.com / by Jared Earle / 1d
After the morning's rain, the sun came out for Superpole one. Roman Ramos and Eugene Laverty were favourites to advance to Sueprpole two, but with Xavi Fores behind them, nothing was certain.


World Superbike: Tom Sykes Wins Superpole, Sets New Lap Record At Donington Parkhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...erpole-sets-new-lap-record-at-donington-park/
3Motorcycle News / 5h
Editorial Note: The previous Circuit Best Lap Record was 1:26.712, which was set by Tom Sykes in 2016.


2017 Donington Park World Superbike Race One Results: Grey Clouds Loominghttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/05/27/2017_donington_park_world_superbike_race.html
7MotoMatters.com / by Jared Earle / 1d
World Superbike was twenty three laps of a rapidly cooling Donington Park, held after a minute's silence for Nicky Hayden where press and fans took to the grid to pay their respects.

2017 Donington Park WorldSBK Saturday Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/05/27/2017_donington_park_worldsbk_saturday.html
6MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 1d
Press releases from the organizers and teams after qualifying and race 1 at Donington Park:



Melandri and Davies respectively fourth and eighth in Race 1 at Doningtonhttp://www.ducati.com/racing/superb..._race_1_at_donington/2017/05/27/2713/index.do
Ducati RSS Feed / 16h


Saturday at Donington Park with Tony Goldsmithhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/saturday-photos-world-superbike-donington-park-tony-goldsmith/
35Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Tony Goldsmith / 3h
Photo: © 2017 Tony Goldsmith / www.tonygoldsmith.net – All Rights Reserved This World Superbike story is made possible by our A&R Pro members. If you like reading WorldSBK stories on Asphalt & Rubber, you should consider


Donington Park WorldSBK Debrief – Saturdayhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/ws...bike-debrief-saturday-race-1-2017-no-spoiler/
11Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Kent Brockman / 3h
On a day when Nicky Hayden wasn’t far from anyone’s mind, the WorldSBK paddock paid tribute to The Kentucky Kid. With a minute’s silence, tribute videos, and the Stars and Stripes fluttering in the breeze as fans lined Donington


2017 Donington Park World Superbike Race Two Results: Snapped Chains, Recovered Crashes And General Attritionhttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/05/28/2017_donington_park_world_superbike_race.html
8MotoMatters.com / by Jared Earle / 19h
The World Superbike weekend attracted 37,039 fans, continuing the year-on-year increases in attendance, and the last race of the weekend didn't disappoint.


Two problematic races for Althea BMW at Doningtonhttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/05/28/two-problematic-races-for-althea-bmw-at-donington/?lang=en
1Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 14h
Two problematic races for Althea BMW at Donington Castle Donington (UK), Sunday 28 May 2017 The Althea BMW Racing team concluded Superbike race 2 in tenth place with Raffaele De Rosa while Jordi Forres unfortunately suffered a


2017 Donington Park WorldSBK Race 2 Notes: Hitting The Centuryhttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2017/05/28/2017_donington_park_worldsbk_race_2.html
5MotoMatters.com / by Kent Brockman / 13h
Notes and quotes after the second race at Donington Park:


2017 Donington Park WorldSBK Sunday Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/05/28/2017_donington_park_worldsbk_sunday_post.html
5MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 12h
Press releases from teams and organizers after Sunday's races at Donington Park:


WorldSBK's first decadehttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/WorldSBKs+first+decade
SBK / 25min
Continue on the journey through the archives from 1988 - 1997


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OFFICIAL: No fractures or serious trauma for Rossihttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/05/26/motogp/official-no-fractures-or-serious-trauma-for-rossi.html
1GPone RSS Feed / 3d
The first medical update has been released, slight thoracic and abdominal trauma, more updates to follow at noon on Friday



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FIA.com Monaco Grand Prixhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-22 : Event and Timing Information

2017 Monaco Grand Prix: Race Highlights

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F1 - Vettel wins in Monaco to take 25-point championship lead over Hamiltonhttp://www.fia.com/news/f1-vettel-wins-monaco-take-25-point-championship-lead-over-hamilton
300+News feed / by jhynes / 19h
Sport news Sebastian Vettel handed Ferrari it’s first Monaco victory in 16 years and his second in the principality with a win scored after passing team-mate and early leader Kimi Raikkonen during their one and only pit stop. Räikkönen


Kimi Raikkonen says his second place in Monaco doesn't count a lothttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129822
4Formula 1 news / 19h
Kimi Raikkonen says his second place in the Monaco Grand Prix "doesn't count a lot" after he lost out to Ferrari Formula 1 team-mate Sebastian Vettel


Vettel victory not orchestrated by Ferrari - Wolffhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-vettel-win-not-orchestrated-ferrari-912066/
100+Motorsport.com / 3h
Vettel got ahead of Raikkonen during the pitstops after being left out for five more laps than the Finn, when they took their one and only tyre change during the race.It became clear the supersoft which Raikkonen switched to was not a


Vettel wins Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix in Ferrari one-two to leave Mercedes reelinghttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...in-ferrari-one-two-to-leave-mercedes-reeling/
97James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 20h
Sebastian Vettel took victory at the Monaco Grand Prix to end a 16 year winless streak for Ferrari at this circuit while polesitter Kimi Raikkonen finished second. Not a single overtaking manoeuvre was recorded today, and all position changes


Monaco GP: Race notes - Haashttp://www.pitpass.com/59200/Monaco-GP-Race-notes-Haas
1Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 18h
A first time with two cars in the points is something we wanted to achieve this year.


Monaco GP: Race notes - Pirellihttp://www.pitpass.com/59199/Monaco-GP-Race-notes-Pirelli
1Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 18h
Although it was always clear that a one-stop strategy would be optimal, there was a very wide range of possibilities.


Monaco GP: Driver Tyre Strategieshttp://www.pitpass.com/59213/Monaco-GP-Driver-Tyre-Strategies
1Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 13h
Full details of each driver's tyre strategy during the 2017 Grand Prix de Monaco.


Wehrlein slams Button for Monaco GP clashhttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/05/29/wehrlein-slams-button-monaco-gp-clash/
65News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 17h
Pascal Wehrlein hit out at Formula 1 returnee Jenson Button for what he called a 'silly move' that led to their accident at the Monaco Grand Prix


Button handed grid penalty for Wehrlein crashhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-button-handed-three-place-grid-penalty-911857/
1KMotorsport.com / 17h
The 2009 world champion is extremely unlikely to end up serving his penalty, however, as he had suggested that Monaco would end up his final race in the sport.Button, standing in at McLaren for the Indy 500-bound Fernando Alonso,


Ericsson blames brake problems for SC crashhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-ericsson-blames-brake-problems-crash-912088/
Motorsport.com / 2min
The Swede was unable to slow the car down into Sainte Devote and hit the wall when trying to pass the safety car to unlap himself."I had some issues with the brakes," he told Motorsport.com. "Before the safety car period started, the


Honda F1 MGU-H component can only last two races at the momenthttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129810
6Formula 1 news / 1d
Honda admits the current MGU-H design on its Formula 1 engine is only strong enough to last two races, after suffering more 'unacceptable' reliability problems at the Monaco Grand Prix


Video analysis: How Mercedes overhauled its 2017 F1 carhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-video-mercedes-overhauled-f1-car-910548/
77Motorsport.com / 2d
Giorgio Piola's exclusive video focuses on the key changes made to the two most significant parts of that upgrade - the nose and bargeboards. Radical shiftThe nose and especially the turning vanes are a radical departure from what we've


Setup error to blame for Mercedes struggleshttp://www.racer.com/f1/item/140837-setup-error-to-blame-for-mercedes-struggles
41F1 / 2d
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has explained a setup error was the cause of his team's lack of pace during Thursday's two practice sessions for the Monaco Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton set the pace in FP1 wit...


Video: The birth of an iconic F1 engine - the Cosworth DFVhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129784
2Formula 1 news / 2d
The history of Formula 1 engines changed forever in 1967 when the Cosworth DFV won on its debut with Jim Clark and Lotus at the Dutch Grand Prix


Other Racing News

WEC, F1 & Formula E Meet To Discuss Calendar Harmonisationhttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/...e-meet-to-discuss-calendar-harmonisation.html
58dailysportscar.com / by Stephen Kilbey / 3h
World Championship Promoters from Formula One, Formula E and the FIA WEC met for an important and fruitful meeting yesterday in Monaco to discuss harmonisation of sporting calendars in the future. Hosting the meeting was


Race results: Shannonville Canadian Superbikehttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/05/28/race-results-shannonville-canadian-superbike/
4Canada Moto Guide / by Grandstand / 14h
Here are the results of the opening round of the Canadian Superbike championship.


Sato wins Indy500 as Alonso gets stopped by Honda engine failurehttp://www.f1technical.net/news/21268
25F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Steven De Groote / 14h
Fernando Alonso's charge for victory at the Indianapolis 500 mile race was halted by a Honda engine failure on lap 180 or 200. The Spaniard impressed with solid driving, and remained in the hunt throughout the entire race, but just like


Indy 500: race reporthttp://www.mclaren.com/formula1/2017/indy-500/race-report-28-may/
70McLaren Honda / 14h
Indy 500 2017 Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday 28 May FERNANDO ALONSO, McLaren Honda Andretti driver Sunday 28 May Laps led: 27 Total laps: 179 "Obviously it's disappointing not to finish the race because every race you


Funny What Fernando Alonso Can Do In A Working Race Carhttp://blackflag.jalopnik.com/funny-what-fernando-alonso-can-do-in-a-working-race-car-1795620135
500+Black Flag / by Alanis King / 17h
Fernando Alonso, painstakingly subject to his McLaren-Honda team’s awful car every week , can’t escape the back of the Formula One field. But by hopping into a car he’s never raced before for the Indianapolis 500 and running at the top of


BMW eyeing breakthrough Aus GT resulthttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/05/27/bmw-eyeing-breakthrough-aus-gt-result/
1News – Speedcafe / by Tom Howard / 2d
Steven Richards believes this weekend’s Australian Endurance Championship season opener at Phillip Island offers the best opportunity yet to claim a breakthrough podium result


IOMTT: Opening Session Cancelled Because of Foghttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/2017-isle-of-man-tt-opening-session-cancelled/
19Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 4h
The 2017 Isle of Man TT is finally underway…sort of. The iconic road race had to scratch its opening session, as the fog rolled into the island nation, making the visibility on the lower parts of the course too difficult for motorcycles to run.


Tyco BMW’S Hutchinson bidding for TT gloryhttp://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/05/27/Hutchy-looking-for-more-TT-success.aspx
1Isle of Man TT Latest News / 1d
Ian Hutchinson and the Tyco BMW team are hoping for further road racing success, as practice for the 2017 Isle of Man TT gets underway this weekend. Record-breaker ‘Hutchy’ is determined to build on his previous achievements in


26min - 2017 FIM Sidecar World Championship - Oschersleben (GER)

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America’s Cup: 28 May Racing Highlights

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Round Robin One: ORACLE TEAM USA in the 35th America's Cup Qualifiers

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS


BMW M8 GTE to debut at 2018 Rolex 24http://www.racer.com/imsa/item/140902-bmw-m8-gte-to-debut-at-2018-rolex-24
40WEC / 22h
BMW has announced that its new-for-2018 M8 GTE challenger â which will compete in the World Endurance Championship â will make its global race debut at next year's Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona. "The BMW...


BMW says shortage of parts from Bosch hampers productionhttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-b...SKBN18P0WJ?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
4Reuters: Business News / 10min
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - German carmaker BMW said a shortage of steering gears supplied by Robert Bosch [ROBG.UL] slowed production of its 1 series, 2 series, 3 series and 4 series BMW models and caused stoppages at its plants in South


BMW to Stop Production in China, South Africa on Shortage ...https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...tion-in-china-south-africa-on-supply-shortage
Bloomberg
BMW AG is set to extend production halts in Germany to China and South Africa on Monday as the luxury-car maker grapples with a shortage of steering parts.


BMW to Seek Compensation From Bosch for Car-Production Stoppagehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...sation-from-bosch-for-car-production-stoppage
Bloomberg
BMW AG will seek compensation from Robert Bosch GmbH after missing parts for models including the bestselling 3-Series sedan caused production stoppages in Germany, China and South Africa.


Stunning bespoke Sweptail pays tribute to Rolls-Royce legendshttp://newatlas.com/rolls-royce-sweptail-special-edition/49746/
38New Atlas / by Scott Collie / 8h
Rolls-Royce dedicates an incredible amount of time to creating beautiful, bespoke versions of its existing cars, but that isn't enough for some exacting customers. But for one connoisseur, unique paint and contrast stitching wasn't

Rolls-Royce Sweptail - Probably the Most Expensive Car in the World

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BMW Reportedly Cancels i5 to Focus on Electrifying Other Vehicleshttp://www.thedrive.com/news/10628/bmw-reportedly-cancels-i5-to-focus-on-electrifying-other-vehicles
7TheDrive / by James Gilboy / 3d
BMW specialist news outlet BMW Blog has reported that the planned mid-level product from BMW's i Division, the i5, is dead in the water . As of April, it was believed that the i5 would arrive as either a fully electric or hydrogen-powered


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

'Most extreme performance Jaguar ever': the XE SV Project 8 revealedhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/extreme-performance-jaguar-ever-xe-sv-project-8-revealed/
2Cars / by Paul Hudson / 1d


Mercedes-AMG Project One to get AWD and F1-derived drivetrainhttp://overdrive.in/news/mercedes-amg-project-one-to-get-awd-and-f1-derived-drivetrain/
OVERDRIVE / by Team OD / 18min
More details emerge on the upcoming hypercar from Affalterbach


McLaren P1 LM sets Nürburgring record ... then drives home to Englandhttp://newatlas.com/nurburgring-mclaren-p1-lm-fastest-production-car-lap-time/49744/
72New Atlas / by Mike Hanlon / 4h
Last month, the limited-production 986 hp McLaren P1 LM became the world's fastest production car around the most demanding circuit in the world, the 20.8 km Nürburgring Nordschleife. It's such an extraordinary time that it is a


Lawsuit Alleges GM Installed Devices In Its Trucks To Cheat In Emission Testshttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/2...-in-its-trucks-to-cheat-in-emission-tests.htm
1Tech Times / 2d
In a class action lawsuit, General Motors was accused of rigging its diesel vehicles to pass emission tests successfully. The carmaker was accused of fitting its heavy-duty truck models with defeat devices to pass the tests.


Mercedes to reportedly unveil a relatively affordable all-electric hatchback with long rangehttps://electrek.co/2017/05/29/mercedes-all-electric-hatchback/
30Electrek / by Fred Lambert / 18min
After unveiling Mercedes’ new all-electric ‘EQ’ sub-brand last year, Daimler showed great ambitions to become a leader in all-electric vehicles. The first effort is expected to come to market next year in the form of a luxury SUV called


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Documentary: The Last African Flying Boathttp://silodrome.com/documentary-last-african-flying-boat/
2Silodrome / by James McBride / 4h
Documentary: The Last African Flying Boat The Last African Flying Boat is a vintage documentary covering the recreation of an aerial tour from Egypt to South Africa by flying boat. The film includes footage of the first flying boats in


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BIKE CANDY

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World Speed Record Holder: Brough Superior “Baby Pendine”http://silodrome.com/brough-superior-ss100-750-baby-pendine/
200+Silodrome / by James McBride / 2d
World Speed Record Holder: Brough Superior “Baby Pendine” A Short History of the Brough Superior SS100 The Brough Superior SS100 is a motorcycle that needs no introduction to anyone with even a passing interest in motorcycle


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Bmw R1150 Cafe' Superbikehttp://designercut.blogspot.com/2017/05/bmw-r1150-cafe-superbike.html
DESIGNER'S CUT Cafè Racer Projects / by obiboi / 1h
E' un po di tempo che profetizziamo un nuovo "ciclo" nel variegato mondo delle motociclette ...special! La nuova tendenza viene direttamente dai primi anni 80, quando negli USA si disputavano le prime gare SUPERBIKE, dove le contendenti,


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R100 Bang | Dumbadorhttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/05/r100-bang-dumbador.html
82RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 22h
The Dumbador team on this bike have mix the aesthetics of the light Japanese race motorcycles of the seventies, with the bust of the German Bmw motorcycle of the same era. The Result is Bang, this Bmw R100. We did a little interview


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"LeThrace" BMWK100 / Barbara custom motorcycleshttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/05/lethrace-bmwk100-barbara-custom.html
5Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 2h
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This BAC Mono Police Car Once Again Proves The Isle Of Man Is The Greatest Place On Earthhttp://jalopnik.com/this-bac-mono-police-car-once-again-proves-the-isle-of-1795560986
400+Jalopnik / by Kristen Lee / 3d
No, this isn’t the car for arresting anybody, although I’d love to see the police try in the speed and driving haven that is the Isle of Man. BAC paired up with the Isle of Man government and created an active BAC Mono police car for the fleet.
 
Friday Reader: 2 June 2017

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Beemer

Two GS on a reunion tour.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6788
1BMW Motorrad News / 8h
On his R 80 G/S Paris Dakar from 1983, Daniel was on the road with his girlfriend Polly for at least 10 months from Argentina to Alaska; he knows the motorcycle like no other. He rode to Monza with an identical machine from the BMW

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Tracks in the sand.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6792
1BMW Motorrad News / 1d
Gifted hands were responsible both for creating the BMW GS and for riding it. They smoothed the off-road trails for the bike and made it into an icon for rally and off-road sport. In the high-class manufacturer HPN, the fathers of the GS


Mission: South.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6790
1BMW Motorrad News / 1d
Four motorcycles, four striking characters, 5000 kilometres, one target: the Smiling Coast of Africa. At the end of November 2016, a team of Berlin-based motorcycling enthusiasts from MotorCircus set off to the Gambia, in order to


BMW Motorsport News

BMW Adds More Star Drivers to an Already Strong M235iR Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car Championship Contingent for Rounds 5 and 6 at Lime Rock Park;https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...nds-5-and-6-at-lime-rock-park;?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 5h
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – May 30, 2017 . . . A record 18 BMW M235i Racing drivers were entered in Rounds 5 and 6 of the 2017 Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car Championship at Lime Rock Park, in Lakeville, Conn. The BMW headline was


Bimmer

Off into the desert – Three BMW 5 Series Touring cars successfully complete the Allgäu-Orient Rally 2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ete-the-allgaeu-orient-rally-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The “5ever” privateer Team took a 2nd place in the Allgäu-Orient 2017 endurance rally. The first team past the finishing line receives a fully grown camel as the winner’s laurels.


BMW Art Car reloaded: Chinese multimedia artist Cao Fei takes the series into the 21st Century by going digital.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-21st-century-by-going-digital?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 1d
World Premiere of the latest BMW Art Car on May 31 at the Minsheng Art Museum in Beijing. The BMW M6 GT3 Art Car will race at the FIA GT World Cup in Macau in November 2017.


BMW Group News

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0271446EN/strategic-realignment-of-bmw-group-design?language=en]Strategic realignment of BMW Group Design]
BMW Group PressClub Global / 15h
Oliver Heilmer new head of MINI Design


Automated driving at the BMW Group.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...utomated-driving-at-the-bmw-group?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Personal mobility and its industrial application are on the brink of a technological quantum leap. The car and the technologies that make it tick are set to change more in the next 10 years than they have in the past 30 combined.

BMW Group Future Summit 2017

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Automated driving at the BMW Group.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...utomated-driving-at-the-bmw-group?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
Personal mobility and its industrial application are on the brink of a technological quantum leap. The car and the technologies that make it tick are set to change more in the next 10 years than they have in the past 30 combined.

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Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017: Alfa Romeo Giulietta SS Prototipo awarded as “Best of Show” with the Trofeo BMW Group.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...f-show”-with-the-trofeo-bmw-group?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 9h
Unique special from the year 1957 impresses Jury and visitors equally +++ Public prize Coppa d’Oro Villa d’Este for the record-breaking car Lurani Nibbio built in 1935 +++ Puch 250 Indien-Reise is victorious as “Best of Show” in the


BMW Group launches BMW CarData: new and innovative services for customers, safely and transparentlyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ustomers-safely-and-transparently?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 8h[/b][/url]
Customised services: new options for providers +++ High data security: no vehicle access for third parties +++ Full control: Customer decides data release for each service +++ High transparency: Customer can request CarData archive at


U.S. Sales Reporting Delayedhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...US/u-s-sales-reporting-delayed?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 6h
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – June 1, 2017 . . . The BMW Group sales reporting for May is being delayed because of IT issues. Sales numbers will be posted as soon as possible.

And then...

BMW Group U.S. Reports May 2017 Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...oup-u-s-reports-may-2017-sales?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 5h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 1, 2017… Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 11.0 percent in May for a total of 25,818 compared to 29,017 vehicles sold in May 2016. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 3.6 percent in the U.S. on sales of
No Motorrad sales figures are included.


Rolls Royce Motorcars

‘The Great Eight Phantoms’ A Rolls-Royce Exhibition Rolls-Royce Announces A Gathering Of The Greatest Phantoms In Historyhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...-the-greatest-phantoms-in-history?language=en
1Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 23h
At the end of July, ‘The Great Eight Phantoms’, a Rolls-Royce Exhibition, will gather together the greatest Phantoms from the last 92 years in Mayfair, London. The Exhibition will welcome the next generation of this most celebrated luxury

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

First ride: BMW R nineT Urban G/S X review - Verdicthttp://www.visordown.com/features/first-ride-bmw-r-ninet-urban-gs-x-review-verdict
3Visordown / by Simon Greenacre / 6h
Image: BMW's R nineT channels the original G/S to create a stylish dual sport addition to the family


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

TVS Motor sales rise 16 per cent at 2,82,007 units in Mayhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...-282007-units-in-may/articleshow/58948354.cms
1Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 8h
TVS' exports during the month were at 40,617 units as against 35,545 units in May 2016, a rise of 14.3 per cent.


Husqvarna Motorcycles’ All-New 2018 Enduro Range Unveiledhttp://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/us/news/enduro-2018/
1News / 9h
REVOLUTIONARY TE 250i/300i FUEL-INJECTED MACHINES HEADLINE SEVEN MODEL MY18 ENDURO LINE-UP


Hero MotoCorp will launch 6 new models in the coming year to increase their market share.https://www.topspeed.in/motorcycles...-to-increase-their-market-share-ar158445.html
Top Speed India / by Sagar Patil@.topspeed.in(Sagar Patil) / 1d
Hero MotoCorp is the world’s largest manufacturer of two wheels and no one understands commuting more than this company. Hero enjoys an unprecedented success when it comes to the commuter class of 100-110cc


Royal Enfield announces a new non-extreme ride format called Scramblehttp://www.autocarindia.com/auto-ne...treme-ride-format-called-scramble-405015.aspx
Autocar India / 1d
‘Scramble’ will encompass the spirit of adventure, competition and community riding over a four-day event; first edition to take place in June 2017.


How Harley-Davidson Used Artificial Intelligence to Increase New York Sales Leads by 2,930%https://hbr.org/2017/05/how-harley-...tics-to-increase-new-york-sales-leads-by-2930
500+HBR.org / by Brad Power / 11h
It was winter in New York City and Asaf Jacobi’s Harley-Davidson dealership was selling one or two motorcycles a week. It wasn’t enough. Jacobi went for a long walk in Riverside Park and happened to bump into Or Shani, CEO of an AI firm,


[]b]Kawasaki Returns to AIMExpo, Plans To Reveal Global New Model[/b]
1Motorcycle & Powersports News / by MPN Staff Writers / 4h
The American International Motorcycle Expo presented by Nationwide (AIMExpo) has welcomed the return of Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. in 2017 as the show makes its move to the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio


Bell, Fasthouse Join Forces to Produce Rad Helmetshttps://rideapart.com/articles/bell-helmets-fasthouse-join-forces-produce-rad-helmets
6RideApart - Recent Articles / 2h
Bell Helmets and Fasthouse Team Up to Bring the Sexy Back to Riding Gear Bell Helmets , purveyors of fine motorcycling headgear since 1954, has teamed up with Fasthouse to bring riders a special edition of Bell's Moto-9 helmet. Along


MC NEWS

Scrambler wins, Moby Dick loseshttps://motorbikewriter.com/scrambler-wins-moby-dick-loses/
11Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 3h
Ducati Scramblers came away with two design awards and a 1928 Brough Superior SS100 called Moby Dick valued at $A1m failed to sell at the weekend’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The show on Italy’s Lake Como features a


5 Incredibly Awesome Cafe Racershttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=56534
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Seth Fargher / 7h
There’s something beautiful about taking what’s old and making it new and these five cafe racers are absolute works of art. A post shared by 57supply (@57supply) on May 30, 2017 at 12:44pm PDT A post shared by Christof


The 12 most valuable (or interesting) bikes at RM-Sotheby's Villa Erba Auctionshttp://newatlas.com/rm-sothebys-villa-erba-2017-auction-report-motorcycles/49761/
76New Atlas / by Mike Hanlon / 19h
Many exciting motorcycles went to auction during the Villa Erba auction last Saturday, and in a sign that the motorcycle market is undergoing change, most of the really big ticket items failed to sell. Here's a quick rundown of the main bikes


An A to Z Guide to American Motorcycleshttps://rideapart.com/articles/z-guide-american-motorcycles
19RideApart - Recent Articles / 12h
An A to Z Guide to American Motorcycles People often think of the United States as a two-company country when it comes to motorcycles: Harley and Indian. But obviously that's incorrect. Not only are there more than just two current


Visualize What You Want And What You Should Not Want Your Motorcycle To Look Likehttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/06/01...should-not-want-your-motorcycle-to-look-like/
3Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 11h
Jump starting a custom motorcycle design can be done many ways. Even the best professional builders are quite traditional in their approach, feeling and building based on good sense and their multiple experience with all their clients.


7 Fuel Efficient Performance Boosters for Your Motorcyclehttp://www.baggersmag.com/high-perf...haust-intake-products?dom=rss-default&src=syn
2Baggers / by Staff / 10h
Motorcycle Gear Optimize your efficiency and beef up your horsepower From precision-tuned slip-on mufflers to smartphone compatible fuel management devices, these 7 items promise a major boost for your motorcycle on the road.


Wrench, Ride or Race?http://thekneeslider.com/wrench-ride-or-race/
2The Kneeslider / by Paul Crowe / 9h
A recent post here touched on the idea that riding time was fast disappearing, as work, for many of us, encroaches on formerly free time with smart phones a constant reminder of what we do all day. Long periods free of interruptions are




GEAR

FLY Hard Parts Engine Standhttp://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/fly-hard-parts-engine-stand/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / by MPN Staff Writers / 6h
Fly Racing’s engine maintenance stand is designed for 50cc to 500cc single cylinder engines. Stand length and height are adjustable to fit most single cylinder engines. Comes with 2 engine shafts to mount engine to stand. Features


BikeMaster Steel Center Jack Standhttp://www.motorcyclepowersportsnews.com/bikemaster-steel-center-jack-stand/
Motorcycle & Powersports News / by MPN Staff Writers / 6h
Lift the front or rear wheel of your motorcycle or your customer’s in seconds with the BikeMaster Heavy-Duty Center Jack. With an 1,100 lbs. lifting capacity and built-in stability tabs at the base, this highly versatile jack can handle bikes


TECH

Global Motorcycle Air Filter Market - Key Drivers and Forecast fromhttp://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...acnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5idDdyMlkZZQ8d--fgmjf5AE Technavio
1Business Wire Automotive / 5h
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AutomotiveComponents --Technavio analysts forecast the global motorcycle air filter market to reach 78.70 million units by 2021, growing at a CAGR of close to 6% over the forecast period, according to


Fiddling with My Petcockhttp://ridermagazine.com/2017/05/30/fiddling-with-my-petcock/
5Rider Magazine / by gdrevenstedt / 4h
Draining the last bit of fuel out of the Kawasaki KLR650’s 6.6-gallon IMS tank using Aerostich’s E-Fill siphon. Once the tank was dry I was able to remove and disassemble the petcock. A leaky petcock. It makes my wife giggle every time I


Two Ducati Scrambler concepts take prizes at Concours d'Eleganzahttp://newatlas.com/ducati-scrambler-concepts-concours-prize/49831/
46New Atlas / by Loz Blain / 18h
Ducati has picked up two prizes at this year's Concours d'Eleganza Villa d'Este for concept bikes based off the Scrambler. The concept Café Racer, with its funky headlight and shiny aluminum bodywork, took top honors, with a redesigned



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Positive steps made for Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Teamhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Positive+steps+made+for+Pata+Yamaha+Official+WorldSBK+Team
SBK / 9h
Lowes and Van der Mark complete two intense days with promising feeling


WorldSBK: Donington Park’s Ups and Downshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/donington-park-world-superbike-round-up/
37Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Steve English / 1d
The World Superbike paddock and the racing community came together at Donington Park, to pay tribute to Nicky Hayden. But after two great races in the superbike class; a supersport race that saw great battles; and a Supersport 300




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MotoGP Will Be Racing At Mugello This Coming Weekendhttp://www.topix.com/motorcycles/20...cing-at-mugello-this-coming-weekend?fromrss=1
3Motorcycle News / 4h
Nestled in the hills of Tuscany near the Italian jewel of Florence, the natural beauty of the Autodromo del Mugello is a stunning spectacle on its own. Packed to the rafters with fans when MotoGP - and Valentino Rossi - come to town, the


Rossi passed fit to compete at Mugellohttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-rossi-passed-fit-compete-mugello-913160/
300+Motorsport.com / 11h
The seven-time premier class champion suffered mild chest and abdominal trauma on May 25, having fallen off a motocross bike while training.He was held in hospital overnight before being discharged on May 26, but arrived to the


Rossi withdraws from Mugello MotoGP press conferencehttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/rossi-withdraws-from-mugello-motogp-press-conference-912760/
1Motorsport.com / 1d
The Italian rider was due to appear alongside Maverick Vinales, Dani Pedrosa, Andrea Dovizioso, Johann Zarco and Moto2 points leader Franco Morbidelli, but will have his place taken by Andrea Iannone.Rossi is however still likely to


Rossi: I'll do my best to race at Mugellohttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/05/31/motogp/rossi-ill-do-my-best-to-race-at-mugello.html
1GPone RSS Feed / 1d
Medical check-up tomorrow: "still a lot of pain but I'm getting better. I really want to race and am trying to heal fast"


Biaggi looks back at his incredible careerhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/05/31/biaggi-looks-back-at-his-incredible-career/229672
8news RSS on motogp.com / 1d
Four-time World Champion flashes back to his best moments in the MotoGP™ paddock

MotoGP: Safety Commission overstepping its authority on new front tire?http://www.sportrider.com/motogp-sa...ity-on-new-front-tire?dom=rss-default&src=syn
400+Sport Rider RSS Feed / by Manuel Pecino / 1d
News Riders of the Safety Commission vote to bring back last year’s Michelin front tire; MotoGP manufacturer’s association says the decision has nothing to do with safety The MotoGP Safety Commission made the unusual ruling




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[ENGLISH] MiniDrivers - 9x06 - 2017 Monaco GP

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Sauber boss can't understand Button Monaco GP move on Wehrleinhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129858
89Formula 1 news / 10h
Sauber team principal Monisha Kaltenborn says she can't understand Formula 1 returnee Jenson Button's attempted Monaco Grand Prix passing move on Pascal Wehrlein that ended both drivers' races


Tech analysis: How F1 teams coped with Monaco's challenges
56Motorsport.com / 1d
https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-tech-analysis-monaco-challenges-912631/
And that is especially the case now that the cars are 200mm wider, posing several unique technical challenges for the teams.FerrariThe Scuderia has now proven that the SF70H is comfortable under numerous conditions and able to

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Boring or unique? Monaco GP rating hits ten-year low | 2017 Monaco Grand Prix Rate the Race resulthttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/01/boring-or-unique-monaco-grand-prix-rating-hits-ten-year-low/
100+F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 8h
The Monaco Grand Prix received an average rating of less than five out of ten this year - the lowest the race has been given since F1 Fanatic began Rate the Race in 2008.


Analysis: Why Mercedes' tyre struggles might continue past Monacohttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-mercedes-tyre-struggles-may-continue-912744/
300+Motorsport.com / 1d
Lewis Hamilton and his bosses were left baffled as to why they hit such trouble in Monte Carlo, when it struggled to get all its tyres performing in the right operating window for the crunch qualifying laps.The situation resulted in

F1 should use IndyCar-style spotters, reckons Max Chiltonhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/129889
3Formula 1 news / 7h
Max Chilton has suggested Formula 1 drivers could benefit from the use of IndyCar-style 'spotters'
FWIW This one has come up before. Conceptually it makes sense in the real world not so much. Chilton’s description of turn 1 at Monaco and other circuits are places where spotter input would seem to help; however, the lag time and disturbance is problematic. Beyond “Box Box Box”, divers do not like communication with the pit that they do not initiate due to the distraction.


Other Racing News

Isle Of Man TT: Revised Schedule Released For June 3-6http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=fef5abbf-7fed-4198-868c-1aa2c4a4cc53
3Roadracingworld.com / 6h
Revised Schedule Saturday 3rd June - Tuesday 6th June Saturday 3rd June 10.40 - 12.00 - Superbike/Superstock/Supersport/Newcomers (all Classes except Lightweight) Qualifying 12.05 - 13.05 -Sideca...


Isle of Man TT 2017 Previewhttp://www.motorcycle.com/?post_type=event&p=56554
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Andrew Capone / 1d
Despite a rainy, chilly practice week, where, as of this writing, there has been no practice but copious ale consumption, the Isle of Man is starting to fill up with thousands of visitors and motorcycles here for the 110th annual TT races. Once



2017 Le Mans 24 Hours Entry Completehttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/06/01/2017-le-mans-24-hours-entry-complete.html
48dailysportscar.com / by Graham Goodwin / 7h
The 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours entry is complete after a hectic day or two of reshuffling for three teams. ByKolles have now formally announced that Marco Bonanomi will replace James Rossiter, the Japan domiciled Brit required on duty


PRUETT: Kanaan's fantastic French problemhttp://www.racer.com/more/viewpoints/item/141083-pruett-kanaan-s-fantastic-french-problem
100+WEC / 3h
Tony Kanaan has conflicted feelings about the gift he just received from Ford. Named as Sebastien Bourdais' replacement at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Brazilian will stand in for the event's favorit...


Indy 500: Fernando Alonso STUNS fans with brilliant speech at awards dinnerhttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...o-speech-fans-Rookie-of-the-Year-award-dinner
54Daily Express / 1d
FERNANDO ALONSO created a social media love-in with his speech at last night's awards ceremony in the wake of a dramatic Indy 500 debut.


1st June: 35th America's Cup Racing Round-Up

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30th May: 35th America's Cup Race Round Up

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW 1 Series saloon denied European launchhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bmw-1-series-saloon-denied-european-launch
Autocar RSS Feed / 20min
BMW’s 1 Series saloon remains a China-only model BMW dismisses reports that its China-only model will be sold in more key markets BMW will not rush into launching its 1 Series saloon outside of China, despite the sales success of the


Ute BMW 8 Series Concept Rendering Is a Step Too Farhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/29/ute-bmw-8-series-concept-rendering-step-far/
2Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 1d
We’ve seen quite a number of renderings of the BMW 8 Series come out lately. It’s understandable as there are few cars out there that can evoke so much emotion. Furthermore, the concept itself has a shape that is prone to be

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BMW Gets License to Export Chinese-Made Vehicles Worldwidehttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/01/bmw-gets-license-export-chinese-made-vehicles-worldwide/
2Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 4h
Chinese authorities have recently granted BMW a license to export its locally manufactured vehicles to other markets worldwide. The reports comes in just days after sources inside BMW claimed that the company has no intentions


BMW Blogs :
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OTHER CAGE NEWS

WIIT: Japanese-brand Automakers Create American Jobs & Boost Competitiveness of the U.S. Auto Industryhttp://www.jama.org/wiit-japanese-b...jobs-boost-competitiveness-u-s-auto-industry/
1JAMA / by Alex Willis / 1h
WIIT: Japanese-brand Automakers Create American Jobs & Boost Competitiveness of the U.S. Auto Industry By Manny Manriquez February/March The automotive sector in the United States is a highly advanced industry, with


This technology could unleash the self-driving revolution for older vehicleshttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2017/0...e-self-driving-revolution-for-older-vehicles/
100+Ars Technica / by Jonathan M. Gitlin / 6d
Derive Systems Truly, we are living in the age of the software-defined vehicle. Beginning with systems like electronic fuel ignition and anti-lock brakes, black boxes and ECUs have proliferated throughout our vehicles, all networked


'Demented acceleration': Dubuc Tomahawk EV 0-60 in 2 secondshttp://www.autoblog.com/2017/06/01/demented-acceleration-dubuc-tomahawk-ev-0-60-in-2-seconds/
96Autoblog Green / by John Beltz Snyder / 3h
Filed under: Green , Misc. Automakers , Green Automakers , Electric , Performance , Supercars Crowdfunded electric craziness drops in 2018. Continue reading 'Demented acceleration': Dubuc Tomahawk EV 0-60 in 2


Luxury sales edge up as Mercedes pads lead over BMWhttp://www.autonews.com/article/201.../luxury-mercedes-slips-yet-pads-lead-over-bmw
8Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 1h
U.S. sales of luxury light vehicles grew 0.5 percent in May even as the top three players in the segment posted declines. Mercedes widened its lead over chief rival BMW.


Are Modern Cars Too Sophisticated?http://www.thedrive.com/sheetmetal/10939/are-modern-cars-too-sophisticated
53TheDrive / by Justin Hughes / 21h
They don't make them like they used to. When it comes to crash safety and modern conveniences, that's a good thing. But like anything else, it's also possible to get too much of that good thing. The more complex these systems



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FWIW

Paul Allen Shows Off the World's Largest Airplane for the First Timehttp://gizmodo.com/paul-allen-shows-off-the-worlds-largest-airplane-1795705915
4KGizmodo / by Rhett Jones / 1d
You can’t be a Silicon Valley billionaire without having your own initiative to build a big-ass aircraft. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is most definitely a Silicon Valley billionaire and today, he proved that by pulling the world’s largest


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BIKE CANDY

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“Fulcrum Sprint” Dustbin Racer by Anirbaan Nandihttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/fulcrum-sprint-dustbin-concept-anirbaan-nandi/
200+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 1d
Every time we post a story about a dustbin concept or build, I feel the need to disclose my affinity for these designs. Maybe it’s the sleek lines that appeases my sense, or maybe it’s because of the attention spent to the aerodynamics of the


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Warr’s Rascal Racer. A Rideable Custom And Above All Else A Genuine Harley-Davidson.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/05/29...and-above-all-else-a-genuine-harley-davidson/
7Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 1d
You know, the Battle Of The Kings (BOKT) is on several continents, making Harley dealers compete against each other, improving the company’s image and each dealer retail bottom line. This “Rascal Racer” is one of the customs that I


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Bmw Hp1 Sport Concepthttp://motosketches.blogspot.com/2017/05/bmw-hp1-sport-concept.html
2Motosketches / by obiboi / 10h
Sembra manchi veramente poco perchè una vera invasione di motociclette di cilindrata attorno ai 300cc.,prevalentemente provenienti dalle emanazioni che le grandi Case hanno nel Far East, arrivi anche in Europa! Si tratta di progetti di


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BMW R9T Hooligan Flat Trackhttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/06/bmw-r9t-hooligan-flat-track.html
57RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 2h
Questa Bmw R9T era esposta allo stand di Bmw Motoraad allo Bike Shed London 2017 , costruita appositamente per partecipare alla Hooligan Falta Track e monta cerchi a 19" sia all'anteriore che al posteriore. Pier City Cycles


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125 Scrambler / Ken Ken Motohttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/05/125-scrambler-ken-ken-moto.html
200+Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 1d
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THE BALANCE BEEMER. The Foundry MC’s BMW K75 Street Trackerhttp://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/06/01/balance-beemer-foundry-mcs-bmw-k75-street-tracker.html
300+Pipeburn.com / by Andrew / 1d
Written by Carlos Ormazabal, The Foundry MC. I always have an internal debate when considering commissioned custom works. Even when – like in this case – the owner says, “feel free to do what you like, but…” Bam! There’s always a
 
Tuesday Reader: 6 June 2017

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BMW Group Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreementhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...om-the-paris-climate-agreement?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 3d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 2, 2017... The BMW Group has a long-standing and unwavering commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This applies to our production operations as well as to continuous improvements in fuel


BMW Motorsport News

BMW Motorsport News – Issue 21/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-21/2017?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Best result of the season to date for the Turner Motorsport BMW M6 GT3 in the IWSC – BMW Team Italia on the podium in Misano.



BMW Group News

BMW Group opens the biggest New Regional Parts Distribution Center in Korea outside Germanyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...n-center-in-korea-outside-germany?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
KRW 130 billion invested, 3 times the size of the existing distribution center and 30 times larger than a football field +++ 600 direct & indirect jobs created +++ 86,000 parts in storage on the site, covering 211,500m2 +++ Swift parts supply


Thomas Wittig to become Head of BMW Group Financial Serviceshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...d-of-bmw-group-financial-services?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
Dr. Thomas Wittig (57) will assume responsibility for BMW Group Financial Services in July this year. He will take over from Erich Ebner von Eschenbach (54), who has held this position since 2011.


BMW official partner of Art Basel in Basel 2017. BMW Art & Design Talk featuring BMW Art Car artist Cao Fei, Davidoff resident Yan Xing and Philip Tinari, Director of the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, Beijing.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...nter-for-contemporary-art-beijing?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
From June 15 to 18, 2017, the Swiss edition of Art Basel offers again extensive insights into the work of over 4,000 artists, presented by 291 of the world’s leading galleries. As in previous years and as longstanding partner of the shows




New MINI Countryman achieves top 5-star rating in Euro NCAP crash test.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ar-rating-in-euro-ncap-crash-test?language=en
3BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
Maximum protection in the biggest model of the British premium brand – safety testing institute awards the compact all-rounder top marks.


Rolls-Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars To Open Eighth Uk Showroom, In Leedshttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...-open-eighth-uk-showroom-in-leeds?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 26min
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced today that Leeds is to be the location for its next, all-new showroom – the super-luxury brand’s eighth dealership in its home market.


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Recalls

Harley-Davidson ( 17v333000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
7KVehicles Recalls / 3d
Dated: MAY 22, 2017 Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Spec...

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Search for Recalls Here

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

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

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW G310R Supersport, Scrambler and Café Racer conceptshttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/38456/bmw-g310r-supersport-scrambler-cafe-racer-concepts/
13MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 3d
Adding a small capacity machine their lineup, BMW Motorrad is pulling out all the stops to try and get younger riders onto two wheels. And the new BMW G310R should offer a pretty convincing argument – but what if BMW unveiled


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

TVS Motor sales rise 16 per cent at 2,82,007 units in Mayhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...-282007-units-in-may/articleshow/58948354.cms
2Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 4d
TVS' exports during the month were at 40,617 units as against 35,545 units in May 2016, a rise of 14.3 per cent.


Crowd funding to buy Ducati at $1.6bhttps://motorbikewriter.com/crowd-funding-buy-ducati-1-6b/
18Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 3d
A US Ducati dealership has grabbed international publicity with its audacious crowd funding campaign to buy the Italian motorcycle manufacturer for $1.6 billion. The publicity-seeking campaign follows the report in April that


Royal Enfield range will get ‘complete overhaul’ within five yearshttp://www.motofire.com/2017/06/new...will-get-complete-overhaul-within-five-years/
9Motofire / 2d
CEO, Siddhartha Lal, discusses entire new range and future plans for the ever-popular marque. Speaking with well-respected British journalist [Sir] Alan Cathcart for Motorcycle Magazine, Siddhartha Lal – the CEO of Eicher Motors


First Ride Review: 2017 Royal Enfield Himalayanhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2017-royal-enfield-himalayan-first-ride-review
500+Motorcyclist / by Loz Blain / 2d
Reviews Indian ADV: a giant leap forward into the 1980s. A new 411cc single-cylinder engine platform and a quantum leap forward for Royal Enfield, bringing accessibility and capability with unflappable character.


First Look: 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650 and 650XThttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=56683
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 3d
Suzuki summoned the usual suspects to Lake Arrowhead, California, to show off the latest updates to its excellent ADV bikes. That’s the new V-Strom 650XT in the lead photo, distinguishable from the base model 650 by its wire-spoke


2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and 1000XT Review | 11 Fast Factshttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/06/02/2018-suzuki-v-strom-1000-1000xt-review-11-fast-facts/
100+Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 3d
Rather than reinventing the V-Strom 1000s for 2018, Suzuki wisely settled for refining the Adventure-touring liter-bikes. Meet the 2018 Suzuki V-Strom. The post 2018 Suzuki V-Strom 1000 and 1000XT Review | 11 Fast Facts appeared


The Yamaha Star Venture is a touring behemothhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/06/05/the-yamaha-star-venture-is-a-touring-behemoth/
CMG News / by CMG Staff / 5h
Yamaha has unveiled a massive V-twin tourer aimed directly at the North American cruiser market. Canadian MSRP is $31,999. Source


MC NEWS

2018 Dakar Rally Registrations Open — Get, Set, Rally!http://www.drivespark.com/two-wheel...gistrations-open-complete-details-022356.html
1Dakar Rally / DriveSpark.com / 2d
DriveSpark.com 2018 Dakar Rally Registrations Open — Get, Set, Rally!


Motorcycle Thefts in the USA Up 2% for 2016https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/motorcycle-thefts-2016-usa/
41Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 3d
The National Insurance Crime Bureau has released statistics on motorcycle thefts for 2016, and the results show a slight increase in the number of motorcycles that were reported stolen last year. Accordingly, the NICB says that


Video: Cool film of USA motorcycle cops going through training. Well worth a watch.https://www.morebikes.co.uk/38447/v...ps-going-through-training-well-worth-a-watch/
18MoreBikes / by Tony Carter / 3d
Check out this pretty cool video from Yonkers Police Motorcycle school in the USA. Basically, it’s five minutes of video showing the new motorcycle recruits to the force going through their training. They start off more than a bit basic – but


Utah issues guidelines for ATV street ridinghttp://www.dealernews.com/utah-issues-guidelines-atv-street-riding/
1Dealernews / by Mary Green / 4h
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah has issued guidelines for street operation of ATVs. Quads must be designated street-legal and can only operate on specific roads, according to the new rules. All operators and passengers under 18 years of age


Aprilia Caponord and Moto Guzzi Stelvio: Major Casualties of Euro 4http://www.cycleworld.com/aprilia-c...jor-casualties-euro-4?dom=rss-default&src=syn
4Cycle World / by Bruno dePrato / 10h
News A quiet farewell... EICMA 2016 marked a radical trimming of both Aprilia and Moto Guzzi model ranges: the maxi enduros from both makes, CapoNord 1200 and Stelvio 1200 respectively, have…


Polaris donates $108K to restore OHV trails in Florida, Minnesotahttp://www.dealernews.com/polaris-donates-108k-restore-ohv-trails-florida-minnesota/
1Dealernews / by Press Release / 8h
MISSOULA, MT – The National Forest Foundation (NFF) announced an expansion of its partnership with Polaris Industries to improve two off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails in Florida and Minnesota. Polaris donated $108,000 for the


2017 Honda CTX700 DCT Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Pricehttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/06/05/2017-honda-ctx700-dct-buyers-guide-specs-price-2/
2Ultimate Motorcycling / by Don Williams / 8h
For riders who do not need a large-capacity motorcycle to tour the country or commute to work, the Honda CTX700 DCT stands alone with its auto transmission. The post 2017 Honda CTX700 DCT Buyer’s Guide: Specs & Price


Morgan 3 Wheeler long-term test review: heading off-roadhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/our-cars/morgan-3-wheeler-long-term-test-review-heading-road
27Autocar RSS Feed / 23h
A Welsh seaside excursion proves too much for our Morgan 3 Wheeler Yes, it looks unwise, but I promise you that everything is under control. We're in coastal Wales with the Morgan 3 Wheeler , Ariel Nomad and Caterham Seven


Re: How To Build A Scramblerhttp://www.bikeexif.com/build-scrambler-motorcycle#comment-3339880991
3Motorcycle News / 1d
You've searched the web, watched the moody videos, and discovered that your street tires don't like wet grass. You've decided you need a scrambler -but how do you tweak your bike for good dirty fun, with a bit of extra style? Here we'll


Suzuki V-Strom 650 and Suzuki V-Strom 1000 first ridehttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tre...uki-v-strom-1000-first-ride-motorcycle-review
49RevZilla Articles / 13h
Suzuki upgrades both V-Stroms. The 650 gets traction control and more of a family resemblance to its bigger brother, and the 1000 gets an IMU.


RIDING

First Fully Motorcycle Licensed Town in Americahttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=69087
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 2d
Is this a case of reverse discrimination? Begin Press Release: HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROARS INTO RYDER, N.D. TO TRANSFORM TOWN INTO MOTORCYCLE RIDERS City to Change Name to “Riders,” Drives to Become First Fully Motorcycle

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Destinations - Museum honoring daredevil Evel Knievel opens in Kansashttp://www.mdjonline.com/news/natio...cle_b1e4ed1b-529d-5311-acb6-4adf067b87bf.html
4Motorcycle News / 1d
A new Kansas museum is giving enthusiasts of late motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel a jump on appreciating his death-defying, bone-breaking exploits.


GEAR

Be Prepared with M-550 ProParacord Survival Grenadehttps://rideapart.com/articles/prepared-m-550-proparacord-survival-grenade
18RideApart - Recent Articles / 14h
The M-550 Pro Bug Out Survival Grenade Provides a Whole Lot of Bang for your Buck So, about a million years ago I was a Boy Scout, and I learned a lot of valuable lessons during my tenure in Troop 61


Gear and gadgets: Drift Stealth 2 HD Action Camera, Touratech Aventuro EnduroX, Porsche Design Book One, Tinfoil Carbon Scuderia Ferrarihttp://overdrive.in/news/gear-and-gadgets/
OVERDRIVE / by Team OD / 1d
The coolest stuff there is!


Best implement for washing your bikehttps://motorbikewriter.com/best-implement-washing-bike/
14Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 1d
After a long ride on some dusty roads over the weekend it’s time to give the bike a thorough washing in all the nooks and crannies, so I always reach for my favourite implement. It’s not a sponge or chamois, but a soft, long-bristle brush


Motorscan Smartphone Diagnostics for Your Harley Davidsonhttp://thekneeslider.com/motorscan-smartphone-diagnostics-for-your-harley-davidson/
4The Kneeslider / by Paul Crowe / 2d
It's no secret, motorcycles, like every other kind of vehicle, are getting a lot more complex. The engine, the ABS braking system, those big touring bike sound systems and most everything else are all connected to and controlled by an



TECH

The nuts and bolts of torquehttp://www.bikeexif.com/how-to-use-a-torque-wrench
300+Bike EXIF / by Matt McLeod / 1d
If you’re working on your bike, even if just doing mild maintenance, you need to be aware of torque. It isn’t only the thrill you get when you open the throttle and your bike surges forward—it’s also the rotating force you apply when you’re


Made To Order Girder Front End And Wheels By Ken Nagai From Ken’s Factoryhttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/06/04...nd-and-wheels-by-ken-nagai-from-kens-factory/
6Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 1d
For the most radical private and professional builders among you looking for high class craftsmanship motorcycle parts, Ken Nagai offers his own made-to-order Girder billet front end in 2, 4, 6 or 8” lengths and produced in the custom


MC Garage Video: Motorcycle Brake Pad Options Explainedhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle-brake-pad-options-explained-mc-garage-video
100+Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning / 3d
MC Garage Organic, semi-metallic, or sintered—which brake pads are right for your motorcycle? Stop right there! Do you know the differences between the three main flavors of brake pad? Ari explains in this video from the MC Garage.


MO Wrenching: How To Lube Cableshttp://www.motorcycle.com/?post_type=how-to&p=56710
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Evans Brasfield / 3d
Lubing your motorcycle’s cables should only take a few minutes, but it pays dividends every time you operate a control. For the throttle cables, unscrew the throttle housing on the grip and adjust the cables for maximum slack. After you



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The Racing Sheet

Hutchinson Wins Superbike Race at Isle of Man TThttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/h...-at-iomtt-isle-man-tt?dom=rss-default&src=syn
2Motorcyclist / by Paul Phillips / 29min
News Ian Hutchinson and his Tyco BMW 1000 Superbike takes his 15th Isle of Man Victory. IOMTT: Skills on the mountain, quick pit stops and a final lap of 130.738 mph gave Ian Hutchinson on his Tyco BMW the opening victory at 2017


2017 Isle of Man TT: RST Superbike TT Resultshttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=69098
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung / 2h
Ian Hutchinson kicked off the 2017 Isle of Man TT with a victory in the Superbike TT . Hutchinson completed the six-lap race in a time of 1:48:58.474, narrowly beating out fellow BMW rider Peter Hickman by five seconds. Kawasaki

Sidecar Race 1 Press Conference TT 2017https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZrHMIcE4Ok
1Official Isle of Man TT / 6h



Norton vs Kawasaki vs Honda at the Isle of Man TT 2017!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwqfcjhSzpE
2Official Isle of Man TT / 1h


RST Superbike Press Conference TT 2017https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suKrK78AVpo
3Official Isle of Man TT / 1d


Isle Of Man TT: Michael Dunlop Records Lap At 131.062 mph During Practice Saturdayhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=c3cc87ce-9928-4c35-acf0-2a22777fb472
6Roadracingworld.com / 1d
DUNLOP THROWS DOWN THE GAUNTLET AHEAD OF RST SUPERBIKE TT RACE Michael Dunlop has thrown down the gauntlet ahead of tomorrow’s RST Superbike race at the 2017 Isle of Man TT Races, fuelled by Monster Energy, with





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WorldSBK heads into the millenniumhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/WorldSBK+heads+into+the+millennium
1SBK / 13h
Take a look at the progression of the world's fastest production-based motorcycle series

Elias Extends Championship Lead with 1-2 Weekendhttp://www.beinsports.com/us/motoamerica/video/elias-extends-championship-lead-with-1-2-week/560564
1beIN SPORTS News / 1d
Toni Elias padded his MotoAmerica Superbike title lead with his fourth win and third runner-up result of the season this weekend in Wisconsin


Highlights: Superbike Race 1 At Road Americahttp://www.beinsports.com/us/motoamerica/video/highlights-superbike-race-1-at-road-america/560245
1beIN SPORTS News / 1d
" It felt so good to stand on that top step of the podium again since it’s been quite a few races since I grabbed a win" - Cameron Beaubier



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2017 MotoGP Italian Grand Prix Race Results From Mugellohttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2017-motogp-italian-grand-prix-race-results-from-mugello
5Motorcyclist / by News / 1d
News And the crowd chanted Dovi, Dovi, Dovi… SPOILER — Race results and photos from the 2017 MotoGP race at Mugello.


#ItalianGP: All of the Best Action

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Andrea Dovizioso scores a fantastic win in the Italian GP at Mugello. Eighth place for Jorge Lorenzo and ninth for Michele Pirro. Danilo Petrucci finishes on the podium with an excellent third place on the Team Pramac Desmosedici GPhttp://www.ducati.com/racing/motogp...ramac_desmosedici_gp/2017/06/04/2727/index.do
1Ducati RSS Feed / 1d


MotoGP Track Report Round 6http://world.honda.com/MotoGPreport/2017/round06/?from=r
2Honda World News / 16h
Honda has added the MotoGP Track Report featuring analyses by Livio Suppo, HRC Team Principal, for Round 6, the Italian Grand Prix.


Rossi: "Riding in front of so many fans was a gift"http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/06/04/rossi-riding-in-front-of-so-many-fans-was-a-gift/230428
26Knews RSS on motogp.com / 1d
It was a valiant effort with the ‘Doctor’ just off the podium at Mugello - after doubting whether he would even be able to line up


Marquez Secures Sixth Place at Mugellohttp://world.honda.com/MotoGP/2017/06italy/?from=r
2Honda World News / 21h
Autodromo del Mugello, Italy - Defending MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez matched his qualifying position with a sixth-place finish in the Italian Grand Prix at the scenic Mugello circuit in Tuscany.


Crutchlow fed up of Pedrosa's "ruthless moves" after crashhttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...edrosa-for-ruthless-moves-after-crash-914314/
2Motorsport.com / 1d
Crutchlow and Pedrosa were fighting over 11th on the final lap of the Italian Grand Prix before the pair collided at Scarperia, as Pedrosa lost the front end of his works Honda and collected Crutchlow’s LCR bike.Crutchlow’s initial reaction


Mugello Moto2 | Remy Gardner in the pointshttp://www.mcnews.com.au/mattia-pasini-mugello-2017-moto2-win/
1MCNews.com.au / by ADMIN / 20h
Mattia Pasini (ITA) celebrates his first win since 2009 Remy Gardner in the points […] The post Mugello Moto2 | Remy Gardner in the points appeared first on MCNews.com.au .


Mugello Moto3 | Andrea Migno wins chaotic racehttp://www.mcnews.com.au/mugello-moto3-andrea-migno-wins-chaotic-race/
1MCNews.com.au / by ADMIN / 20h
Andrea Migno wins amidst the magic and mayhem of Mugello MotoGP 2017 – Round Six […] The post Mugello Moto3 | Andrea Migno wins chaotic race appeared first on MCNews.com.au .

MotoGP 2017 || Mugello - Full Race Highlights GP Italy || FULL HDhttps://youtu.be/8d5I4vpyrBM

Triumph 765 Triple: Official Moto2 Engine Supplier from 2019 (Video)https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...le-official-moto2-engine-supplier-2019-video/
15Ultimate Motorcycling / by Ron Lieback / 2d
During the Grand Prix of Italy at Mugello, Triumph Motorcycles was announced as the official Moto2 engine supplier beginning in 2019. The post Triumph 765 Triple: Official Moto2 Engine Supplier from 2019 (Video) appeared first on

FWIW This may be the most important story in racing this year for its potential impact on the street and what manufacturers build for it.


MotoGP Tech Spotlight: Front Suspensionhttp://www.beinsports.com/us/motogp/video/motogp-tech-spotlight-front-suspension/558639
1beIN SPORTS News / 3d
In this week's tech spotlight, we take a look at the intricacies of a modern MotoGP racer's front suspension.




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50 years ago today: Cosworth's first F1 winhttp://www.racer.com/f1/item/141172-50-years-ago-today-cosworth-s-first-f1-win
500+F1 / 6h
It was 50 years ago today â June 4, 1967 â that Jim Clark and his Lotus 49 scored the first grand prix victory for the Ford Cosworth DFV (for "Double Four Valve") V8 in the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvo...

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F1 heads to Montreal with Canadian GP Sunday on NBChttp://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2017/06/05/formula-1-canadian-grand-prix-schedule/
1MotorSportsTalk / by Tony DiZinno / 4h
F1 times and tune-in outlets for Canadian Grand Prix on NBC, CNBC and NBCSN.


Canadian GP Previewhttp://www.mclaren.com/formula1/2017/canadian-grand-prix/canadian-gp-preview/
18McLaren Honda / 11h
Canadian Grand Prix 2017 Hear from McLaren Honda drivers Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne as they prepare for Round Seven at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Fernando Alonso “It’s good to be heading back to Canada – it feels


Tyres are still holding us back – Grosjean | 2017 F1 seasonhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/05/grosjean-tyres-holding-cars-back/
22F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 12h
The high durability of F1 tyres are preventing the new generation of designs from reaching their full potential, Romain Grosjean believes.


Alonso ready to return to "day job" in Canadahttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-alonso-returns-day-job-914591/
300+Motorsport.com / 10h
The two-time F1 world champion missed the Monaco Grand Prix to compete in the American showpiece event, with Jenson Button standing in for him.Driving a McLaren-Honda Andretti entry, Alonso led 27 laps and was a strong contender


Why F1 will struggle to prevent Indy 500 clashes in future | 2017 F1 seasonhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/04/avoiding-clashes-monaco/
61F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 1d
The FIA is trying to stop grands prix from clashing with other motor sport events. But one big race was not represented in a recent meeting on the matter.


Monaco Races Rock When The Cars Can Actually Pass Each Otherhttp://blackflag.jalopnik.com/monaco-races-rock-when-the-cars-can-actually-pass-each-1795786131
1KJalopnik / by Stef Schrader on Black Flag, shared by Alanis King to Jalopnik / 2d
GIF GIF via AUTOMOBILSPORT Magazine Unless you get mesmerized by the fact that they’re hustling über-expensive, state-of-the-art formula cars inches away from every barrier, the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix can be a dull parade.


FWIW Montreal Hotel Prices Double For Formula One Grand Prixhttp://www.forbes.com/sites/csylt/2...tel-prices-double-for-formula-one-grand-prix/
Christian Sylt / by Christian Sylt, Contributor / 7h
Price comparison site Trivago has revealed that nightly rates for hotel rooms during this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal have accelerated by as much as 114% on the June average to $331.


Other Racing News

World Sidecarcross Champioship- Chaumont - round 4

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The Le Mans 24 Hours Class of 2017http://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/06/03/the-le-mans-24-hours-class-of-2017.html
100+dailysportscar.com / by Graham Goodwin / 2d


Le Mans Test Day Notebookhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/le-mans-post-test-notebook-2/
1FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by John Dagys / 5h
Photo: John Dagys ***Sunday’s Le Mans Test Day saw competitors take to Circuit de la Sarthe for the one-and-only opportunity to run on the 8.5-mile circuit before race week. The 60 cars combined to complete a total of 4,379 laps, or


Toyota Finishes Le Mans Test Day On Tophttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/06/04/toyota-finishes-le-mans-test-day-on-top.html
100+dailysportscar.com / by Stephen Kilbey / 1d
Toyota Gazoo Racing finished the 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours Test Day on top, the Japanese brand 1-2-3 after the two four-hour sessions with its TS050 Hybrids. The best time from the trio was a 3:18.132 set by Kamui Kobayashi in the #7


PHOTOS: Le Mans Test Day Galleryhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/photos-le-mans-test-day-gallery-3/
1FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Sportscar365 Staff / 1d
View a selection of photos from the Le Mans Test Day. (Photos: John Dagys) [ See image gallery at sportscar365.com ]


Porsche "could not match" Toyota Le Mans test pacehttps://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/porsche-could-not-match-toyota-le-mans-test-pace-914575/
100+Motorsport.com / 7h
Just under a year on from its heartbreaking 2016 defeat, Toyota dominated the test, locking out the top three positions with its trio of TS050 Hybrids and relegating Porsche to fourth and fifth places.Kamui Kobayashi set the best time


WEC - Barrichello looks forward to Le Mans debuthttp://www.fia.com/news/wec-barrichello-looks-forward-le-mans-debut
48News feed / by mademandre / 2d
Sport news Eleven time Grand Prix winner Ruben Barrichello will make his 24 Hours of Le Mans debut on June 18 lining up alongside 2001 Le Mans winner Jan Lammers and Fritz Vane Eerd in the LMP2 class no29 Racing Team Nederland


Corvette Racing at Le Mans: All about preparationhttps://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/corvette-racing-at-le-mans-all-about-preparation-914062/
17Motorsport.com / 2d
Detroit – Corvette Racing has returned to France for the first steps toward what it hopes is a ninth class victory in 18 consecutive appearances at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans. The annual Le Mans Test Day on Sunday will give the team –


How Team Penske Uses 3D Printing To Get An Edge In Racinghttps://www.forbes.com/sites/alexkn...ke-uses-3d-printing-to-get-an-edge-in-racing/
36Forbes - Business / by Alex Knapp, Forbes Staff / 1d
How motorsports teams like Team Penske are using 3D printing to get an edge on race day.

5th June: 35th America's Cup Race Round Up

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Why BMW and other German companies matter to SC | The Statehttp://www.thestate.com/news/business/article154402104.html
President Trump's comments about Germany made many bristle in SC's Upstate, where BMW and other German companies employ nearly 30000 people.


BMW Cars to Remain Fun to Drive Even in Autonomous Guisehttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/05/bmw-cars-remain-fun-drive-autonomous/
4Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 5h
The next big thing in the auto industry is autonomous driving and everything that comes with it. A while back, BMW published a concise video explaining exactly what different levels of autonomy mean and how they are achieved,


For Sale: Stunning 1981 BMW M1 — Worth the steep price?http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/03/sale-stunning-1981-bmw-m1-worth-steep-price/
500+Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 1d
We’ve been talking a lot about the future of BMW’s M Division. Whether it be the new F90 M5 , the first M car (non-SUV) to be all-wheel drive, or the upcoming M8 , all of our BMW M talk has been looking forward. So it’s nice to go back to


BMW Blogs :
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OTHER CAGE NEWS

Take A Moment To Thank Tom Tjaarda For Designing So Many Beautiful Carshttp://jalopnik.com/take-a-moment-to-thank-tom-tjaarda-for-designing-so-man-1795760216
500+Jalopnik / by Jason Torchinsky / 3d
Auto designer legend Tom Tjaarda died at 82 today, and even if somehow you don’t think you know who he is, trust me, you know who he is. It’s almost certain that at some point you’ve seen a stunning car that’s taken your breath


U.S. Automakers stay committed to Paris Accord despite U.S. withdrawalhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/02/u-s-automakers-stay-committed-paris-accord-despite-u-s-withdrawal/
11Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 3d
On Tuesday, May 30, President Trump made the decision to pull the U.S. out of the Paris Climate Agreement, an agreement between members of the UN to deal with the world’s emissions of greenhouse gasses. The United States now joins


Why your new car might not be as safe as you thinkhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/advice/why-your-new-car-might-not-be-as-safe-as-you-think/
1Cars / by Alex Robbins / 2h


GM leaves India while others see opportunityhttp://www.autonews.com/article/20170605/GLOBAL/170609879/gm-leaves-india
15Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 18h
GM's pessimism about India reflects its own missteps there rather than the market's prospects. Competitors are racing in.


Number one argument against electric cars is now completely debunkedhttps://electrek.co/2017/06/05/electric-cars-cleaner-than-gas-powered/
Electrek / by Fred Lambert / 11h
The argument that electric vehicles are just as polluting as gas-powered vehicles because they consume electricity produced from coal plants has been looming over electric vehicles for a long time. It has been debunked on a few occasions


India Will Sell Only Electric Cars Within the Next 13 Yearshttps://futurism.com/india-will-sell-only-electric-cars-within-the-next-13-years/
8KFuturism / by World Economic Forum / 2d
India’s Electric Future Every car sold in India from 2030 will be electric, under new government plans that have delighted environmentalists and dismayed the oil industry. It’s hoped that by ridding India’s roads of petrol and diesel cars in


Toyota sells all shares in Tesla as their tie-up endshttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-toyota-tesla-idUSKBN18U05E?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
200+Reuters: Business News / 2d
TOKYO (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp said on Saturday it had sold all shares in Tesla Inc by the end of 2016, having canceled its tie-up with the U.S. luxury automaker to jointly develop electric vehicles.


\Down Payments And Loan Terms Are Rising For New Car Shoppers As Vehicles Become More Expensivehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/jaclyn...r-shoppers-as-vehicles-become-more-expensive/
10Forbes - Business / by Jaclyn Trop, Contributor / 2d
Buyers ponied up near-record down payments on new vehicles in May .


Auto Sales Decline in May for 5th Straight Month | Edmundshttps://www.edmunds.com/car-news/auto-industry/auto-sales-decline-in-may-for-5th-straight-month.html
5Edmunds.com Reviews and Articles / 3d


Audi CEO may not stay until end 2022 due to board pact: sourceshttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-v...SKBN18V0EE?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
29Reuters: Business News / 1d
BERLIN (Reuters) - Embattled Audi Chief Executive Rupert Stadler only got a five-year contract extension last month because of an agreement among supervisory board members that he would not serve out his full term, two


Toyota Making Flying Car For Tokyo 2020 Olympicshttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/2...making-flying-car-for-tokyo-2020-olympics.htm
11Tech Times / 1d
Toyota has funded a startup company to develop a fully functional flying car in time for the 2020 Olympics. Engineers plan for a manned test flight in 2019.



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FWIW

Inside the Factory Building the World’s Smallest, Cheapest Private Jethttps://www.wired.com/2017/06/cirrus-sf5-vision-jet/
2KWIRED / by Eric Adams / 1d
See how the five-passenger Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet comes together. The post Inside the Factory Building the World's Smallest, Cheapest Private Jet appeared first on WIRED .


These Private Jets Will Let You Stand Tallhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/douggollan/2017/06/03/these-private-jets-will-let-you-stand-tall/
53Forbes - Business / by Doug Gollan, Contributor / 2d
While flying on a private jet is a world away from economy class on a commercial airline, for those of us who are tall, we take a look at the private jets where you won't have to duck when you walk through the cabin.


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BIKE CANDY

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An Original 1949 Indian Papoosehttp://silodrome.com/indian-papoose-motorcycle/
300+Silodrome / by James McBride / 2d
An Original 1949 Indian Papoose The Welbike and the Corgi The Indian Papoose is a small folding motorcycle based on the Welbike, which had been developed during WWII for use by commandos who were parachuting behind enemy lines


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RUA*8 Nevada 750 / Rua Machineshttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/06/rua8-nevada-750-rua-machines.html
1Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 12h
- Rua Machines


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Laverda SFC / Rsca designhttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/06/laverda-sfc-rsca-design.html
1Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 1d
- Rsca design


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caferacerpasion: 🏁 caferacerpasion.com 🏁 DUCATI 900SS...http://garageprojectmotorcycles.tum...444/caferacerpasion-caferacerpasioncom-ducati
1Garage Project Motorcycles / 1d
caferacerpasion : 🏁 caferacerpasion.com 🏁 DUCATI 900SS #CafeRacer DISTINTO - Photo by Raf Leuris (@rafleuris) [TAGS] #caferacerpasion #ducati


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Honda RCB1100R Concept by Oberdan Bezzi Creates Retro RC30 Lookhttp://thekneeslider.com/honda-rcb1100r-concept-by-oberdan-bezzi-creates-retro-rc30-look/
5The Kneeslider / by Paul Crowe / 1d
It's been a long while since we looked over the designs from Oberdan Bezzi and unsurprisingly, there are lots of creative ideas we've missed. He has a knack for restyling and reconfiguring current production motorcycles, sometimes subtly


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Bmw MHC Workshophttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/06/bmw-mhc-workshop.html
100+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 2d
Un mix interessanti di elementi di diversa provenienza che danno un tocco di modernità e aggressività che portano a un miglioramento tecnico dinamico. Infatti tutto l'avantreno che prevede un forcella rovesciata , freni con pinze ad
 
Friday Reader: 9 Friday 2017

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Beemer

Southern California BMW Motorcycle Dealers Turn Up The Heat To Offer Test Rides On Angeles Crest Highway And Auto Club Speedway, June 24-25https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-auto-club-speedway-june-24-25?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 7h
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 8, 2017…No more California dreaming. This June, Southern California BMW Motorcycle Dealers are offering riders real-world opportunities to experience the comfort, safety, and performance features of


BMW Motorsport News

Double race action at the Formula E weekend in Berlin.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...t-the-formula-e-weekend-in-berlin?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 6h
The first Formula E Championship event with two races on one weekend will take place in Berlin (GER) on 10th and 11th June. The Berlin ePrix will see BMW works driver António Félix da Costa (POR) and Robin Frijns (NED) in the German


1-2 victory for the BMW S 1000 RR racers at the Isle of Man TT: Ian Hutchinson wins, Peter Hickman in second.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...nson-wins-peter-hickman-in-second?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The first 1000cc race of this year’s Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is completed and it ended with a 1-2 victory for the BMW Motorrad Motorsport racers. In an exciting race, Ian Hutchinson (GBR) took the win and Peter Hickman (GBR) finished

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BMW Motorsport finalises 2017 Juniors year group – Dennis Marschall and Beitske Visser join the line-up.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...d-beitske-visser-join-the-line-up?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 6h
The participants have been confirmed for the 2017 BMW Motorsport Junior Programme. Dennis Marschall (GER) and Beitske Visser (NED) are the newest members of the line-up, completing the list of talented young drivers that BMW



Bimmer

BMW 2 Series Coupé and Convertible 2017. All you need to know.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HT2RPPGNwc
72BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 8h
This is a detailed review. Discover the new BMW 2 Series Coupé and BMW 2 Series Convertible. A more striking design, LED headlights and an all-new interior take sporting flair and quality feel to another new level.


BMW Group News

Astha Butail chosen for next BMW Art Journey. India-based artist to explore Israel, the United Kingdom and India.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rael-the-united-kingdom-and-india?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 15h
Art Basel and BMW are delighted to present Astha Butail (represented by GALLERYSKE, New Delhi, Bangalore) as the next BMW Art Journey winner. The international jury selected her unanimously from a shortlist of three artists


ECKART 2017: BMW Group and Eckart Witzigmann Academy step up cooperation. Renowned culinary award launches world tour in Paris.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ward-launches-world-tour-in-paris?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The BMW Group and “chef of the century” Eckart Witzigmann are strengthening their joint commitment to the culinary arts, nutrition and social responsibility. At the same time, they are sharpening the focus of the International Eckart


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Recalls

.BMW issued a recall on the 5 SERIES modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017287
1Transport Canada / 10h
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear reflex reflectors fail to conform to the requirements of the...


HARLEY-DAVIDSON issued a recall on multiple vehicle modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017284
Transport Canada / 18h
On certain motorcycles, oil cooler line clamps may have been incorrectly installed at time of assembly. This could cause an oil line to separate, which could drip or spray oil onto the rear tire, increasing the risk...


Search for Recalls Here

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

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

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW Motorcycle Magazine Expands Again!http://bmwmcmag.com/2017/06/bmw-motorcycle-magazine-expands-again/
18BMW Motorcycle Magazine / by staff / 1d
BMW Motorcycle Magazine is pleased to announce a major expansion into new retail outlets. In the United States, this means adding to our current distribution that includes Barnes & Noble, upscale bookstores, newsstands and select BMW


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Report: Former Suzuki analyst charged with lying about motorcycle emissionshttp://powersportsbusiness.com/news...harged-with-lying-about-motorcycle-emissions/
1Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 2h
A Detroit federal court filing on June 2 stated that a former Suzuki analyst has been accused of lying about motorcycle emissions figures in filings with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reported by MLive Media Group.


Kawasaki Announces 2018 Modelshttp://racerxonline.com/2017/06/07/kawasaki-announces-2018-models
1Racer X Online / 4h
Including updated KX 250F and KX 450f models.


Hardcore Yamaha T7 Production Bike Expected This Fall (Bike Reports) (News)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2017/06/hardcore-yamaha-t7-production-bike-expected-this-fall/
5MotorcycleDaily.com / by Dirck Edge / 2h
Is Yamaha about to introduce another production model featuring the brilliant engine from the FZ-07? We are still waiting for the FJ-07 (already introduced as a Tracer model in Europe) sport tourer, which we might see next year in the U.S.


Royal Enfield enters Brazilhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/features/2017/06/07/royal-enfield-enters-brazil/
1Powersports Business / by Kelsey Houle / 8h
Royal Enfield in April announced the opening of its second direct distribution subsidiary outside India, now in Brazil. With São Paulo as its Brazilian headquarters, representing the largest motorcycle community in the country,


Test Drive A Slingshot And Get Paidhttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/06/07/test-drive-a-slingshot-and-get-paid/
3Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 11h
During the months of June and July, test drive a Slingshot at your local dealer and get a $20 pre-paid gift card. Plus, for every test drive completed, Slingshot will make a donation to United Way up to $25,000. Pick your date and Slingshot


Alta Motors Raises $27 Million in Fundraisinghttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/alta-motors-series-b-c-funding/
300+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 1d
Alta Motors is announcing that it has closed two fundraising rounds, for a total of $27 million capital raised in exchanged for preferred stock in the San Francisco based electric motorcycle company. The B & C series fundraising


MC NEWS

Bike shops ‘ignore women’s fashion’https://motorbikewriter.com/bike-shops-ignore-women-fashion/
1Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 4h
Many motorcycle shops only pay lip service to women’s riding gear, says Black Arrow fashion designer and motorcyclist Hannah Smith of Sydney. “Female motorcyclists are a fast-growing sector worldwide; fact,” she says.


Zero’s DS 6.5 motorcycle was built for urban commutershttps://www.engadget.com/2017/06/05/zero-ds-65-motorcycle-urban-commuter-review/
500+Autoblog Green / by Engadget / 1d
Filed under: Green , Videos , Misc. Automakers , Green Automakers , Motorcycle , Electric The smaller battery means less range, but it's also cheaper and lighter. Continue reading Zero’s DS 6.5 motorcycle was built for urban commuters Zero’s


Harley-Davidson To Debut All-New Street Rod-Inspired Drag Bikes For NHRA Nationalshttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/06/08...t-rod-inspired-drag-bikes-for-nhra-nationals/
3Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 9h
The Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ will hit the drag strip this weekend when the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines drag racing team debuts all-new Street Rod-inspired bodywork for its Pro Stock Motorcycle competition


Skidmarks: Six Things You Need to Know About Scootershttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=56924
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Gabe Ets-Hokin / 1h
All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure. — Mark Twain Scooters are muy peligroso because o’ ’dem teeny little wheels! They’re slow because they only have 49cc engines! Why would I want one when


Watch ‘flying motorcycle’ pilots beta test new machinehttp://www.motofire.com/2017/06/news/watch-flying-motorcycle-pilots-beta-test-new-machine/
6Motofire / 1d
It feels like ‘complete freedom’. We’ve already written about the Kitty Hawk flyer here on Motofire – being financially supported as it is by Google co-founder Larry Page. In this latest video from the company, interviews with ‘test pilots’


1933 Morgan Super Sports Three-Wheelerhttp://silodrome.com/morgan-super-sports-three-wheeler/
100+Silodrome / by James McBride / 17h
1933 Morgan Super Sports Three-Wheeler A Short History of the Morgan Three-Wheeler The Morgan Motor Company was established in 1910 and it’s survived where many hundreds of other small companies have failed – largely by


No, Honda Didn’t Just Patent a New V4 Supersporthttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/nohonda-patent-v4-supersport/
14Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 44min
I thought when I wrote this piece – “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly About Motorcycle Patents” – that we would see a more sophisticated handling of motorcycle industry patents from the motorcycling media going forward.
Example
Honda Underseat Exhaust Patent Hints at V4 Supersporthttps://rideapart.com/articles/honda-underseat-exhaust-patent-hints-v4-supersport
3RideApart - Recent Articles / 2h
Honda Underseat Exhaust Patent Hints at V4 Supersport Hey! Remember the awful underseat exhaust trend on sportbikes? Honda does, and if these newly released patent drawings are anything to go by, Big Red is eager to bring those


RIDING

So you want to ride off-road, but you don't know where to beginhttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/so-you-want-to-ride-off-road-but-you-dont-know-where-to-begin
1RevZilla Articles / 16h
If you want to put that ADV bike to good use, here are the answers to where to ride it off-road, how to ride it, and who to ride with.


6 Reasons To Ride To Workhttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=56946
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Evans Brasfield / 25min
The 25th annual Ride To Work Day is coming up on Monday, June 19th. So, it’s never too soon to start considering the benefits of riding your motorcycle to work. Far too many people consider motorcycles as toys and not viable

The Unnecessary Express

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GEAR

This Modular Backpack Hides Treats for Photographershttp://www.core77.com/posts/66601/This-Modular-Backpack-Hides-Treats-for-Photographers
1Core77 / 10h
While recently lauding/lamenting Cotopaxi's rare stylish travel backpack, I was struck by how few options there are for slick packs that accommodate bulky cameras and travel necessities without losing EDC appeal. Options for sturdy


TECH

Top 5 dirt bike suspension tipshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-moto/top-5-dirt-bike-suspension-tips
24Visordown / by Joe Murfitt / 1d
Image: Is your bike performing the way it should be?


AAA Study Confirms Synthetic Oil is Better Than the Conventional Stuffhttp://www.thedrive.com/news/11245/...tic-oil-is-better-than-the-conventional-stuff
85TheDrive / by Eric Brandt / 8h
The age old question on every car forum on the Internet: Which oil is best oil? Opinions range to every product of every brand of motor oil, but one thing most gearheads agree on is that synthetic is the way to go. AAA, a more reputable

Good! No more oil threads. :rofl


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The Racing Sheet

Isle Of Man TT: Racer Alan Bonner Killed During Qualifying Wednesdayhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=6c0f6e88-228d-42a6-aa2c-b577f5d7b144
23Roadracingworld.com / 4h
STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF ACU EVENTS LTD ACU Events Ltd regrets to announce that Alan Bonner, 33, from County Meath in the Republic of Ireland died this afternoon during a qualifying session at the Isle of Man TT Rac...


Statement on behalf of ACU Events Ltdhttp://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/06/07/Statement-on-behalf-of-ACU-Events-Ltd.aspx
Isle of Man TT Latest News / 8h
STATEMENT ISSUED ON BEHALF OF ACU EVENTS LTD ACU Events Ltd regrets to announce that Jochem van den Hoek, 28, from Werkendam in Holland, was killed this morning during the Superstock race at the Isle of Man TT Races.


Guy Martin Talks About His IOMTT Superbike Crashhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/guy-martin-talks-iomtt-superbike-crash/
53Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 1h
Guy Martin is lucky to still be with us, after a frightful off during the Superbike TT on Sunday. Finding “a box full of neutrals” as he sped through Doran’s Bend, just ahead of the Glen Helen timing point. The result of that technical failure was


Superstock Press Conference TT 2017https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mE1YqnarzI
1Official Isle of Man TT / 14h


TT 2017 - Royal London 360 Superstock Race - Press Conference[]/b]
1Official Isle of Man TT / 13h


Isle Of Man TT: Bennetts Lightweight TT Race Reporthttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=262ed98e-0511-40ca-a6be-92de169ab642
3Roadracingworld.com / 5h
RUTTER WINS BENNETTS LIGHTWEIGHT TT IN RECORD RACE TIME Michael Rutter took his first TT win since 2013, and his fifth in total, when he won Wednesday afternoon’s Bennetts Lightweight TT race at the 2017 Isle of Man TT


IOMTT: RL360 Quantum Superstock TT Resultshttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/iomtt-rl360-quantum-superstock-tt-race-results-2017/
15Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 5h
Wednesday saw a full schedule of racing slated, with the 2017 Isle of Man TT looking to catch up on a week that had been plagued with adverse weather. First up, was the RL360 Quantum Superstock TT, where competitors race 1,000cc


Sidecar Showdown! Isle of Man TT 2017 | | Holden and Cain vs Moly and Saylehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ROvJtstemo
1Official Isle of Man TT / 7h


2017 Sure Sidecar 1 Results: Birchalls Claim 5th Isle of Man TT Win http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...-1-tt-birchalls-claim-5th-isle-of-man-tt-win/(+Video)
2Ultimate Motorcycling / by Staff / 1d
2017 Sure Sidecar 1 Results For the fifth time of their Isle of Man TT career, brothers Ben and Tom Birchall claimed a Sure... The post 2017 Sure Sidecar 1 Results: Birchalls Claim 5th Isle of Man TT Win (+Video) appeared first on



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The second decade of WSBK history | 1998 – 2007http://www.mcnews.com.au/second-decade-wsbk-history-1998-2007/
MCNews.com.au / by Admin2 / 2h
The second decade of WSBK history | 1998 – 2007 WorldSBK heads into the […] The post The second decade of WSBK history | 1998 – 2007 appeared first on MCNews.com.au .



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Crash Analysis: #ItalianGP

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MotoGP riders must take risks when training - Doviziosohttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-riders-must-take-risks-when-training-dovizioso-915190/
1Motorsport.com / 8h
Rossi spent a night in hospital one week before last weekend's Mugello race, after crashing a motocross landing and sustaining mild thoracic and abdominal trauma.Jack Miller, fracturing the tibia and fibula in his right leg, and Alex Rins,


Crutchlow can't understand Barcelona chicane complaintshttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/n...derstand-barcelona-chicane-complaints-915103/
52Motorsport.com / 12h
Following the death of Moto2 rider Luis Salom in a Friday practice accident, riders contested the rest of the 2016 event the track layout used by Formula 1, including bypassing Turn 12 where Salom crashed.A dedicated chicane for


MotoGP Preview of the Catalan GPhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/catalan-gp-motogp-preview-2017/
12Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by David Emmett / 2h
From Mugello to Barcelona, with, in most cases, nary a chance in between to head home and wash your smalls. It used to be that the trip from Mugello to Barcelona was a chance to see MotoGP race back-to-back at two of the great


MotoGP™ riders talk about the new circuit layout in Montmelohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeU7yWjmIwA
9MotoGP (uploads) on YouTube / by MotoGP / 4h
In the Press Conference on Thursday, various MotoGP™ riders talked about the revised layout for the Catalunya Circuit this weekend. ----------------------------------------*----------------- Visit The Official Website: http://www.motogp.com/en




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FIA.comhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-29 Canadian Grand Prix Event and Timing Information


Storms expected for Canada GP weekendhttp://www.pitpass.com/59256/Storms-expected-for-Canada-GP-weekend
2Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 13h
An altogether different F1 record could be broken this weekend as the weather looks set to play a part in Canadian GP weekend.


Ferrari to keep its winning roll going in high speed Canadian F1 Grand Prix chase?https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...g-in-high-speed-canadian-f1-grand-prix-chase/
51James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 14h
Ferrari has now won on two street circuits as well as on fast, flowing circuits this season and they have been quick everywhere – so can the team now win on a track that is basically a series of straights punctuated with chicanes?


Mercedes now the underdog in F1 title fight - Wolffhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-mercedes-underdog-title-fight-wolff-914797/
300+Motorsport.com / 1d
The reigning world champion team trails rival Ferrari by 17 points in the constructors' championship, having scored three wins in six races.At this point last year, it had won five from six and led Ferrari by 67.In the drivers'


Shield a better solution than Halo - Neweyhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/newey-backs-shield-f1-cockpit-protection-914478/
69Motorsport.com / 15h
The FIA indicated last month that the Shield is now the preferred choice over the Halo, and that it will be tested on track in practice sessions from the Italian GP onwards. Discussions between teams and the FIA continued with a meeting in

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McLaren have 'serious concerns' about 'lost' Hondahttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/40196307
1BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 2h
McLaren express "serious concerns" over whether they can win the world championship with engine partner Honda, and are "near our limit".


Brown: McLaren, Honda nearing ‘fork in the road’http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2017/06/07/brown-mclaren-honda-nearing-fork-in-the-road/
1MotorSportsTalk / by Luke Smith / 5h
With a missed upgrade for Canada, relations between McLaren and Honda are becoming increasingly strained.


Hamilton 10th on Forbes’ list of world’s highest-paid athleteshttp://motorsports.nbcsports.com/20...-forbes-list-of-worlds-highest-paid-athletes/
1MotorSportsTalk / by Luke Smith / 6h
Hamilton one of three F1 drivers in the top 100 highest paid athletes in the world.


Robert Kubica: "mixed feelings" on first F1 test since injuryhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/40187018
11BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 13h
Robert Kubica is "proud" of his first F1 test since 2011 following injury but says it "also shows what I've lost."


Could Robert Kubica Return to Formula 1?http://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/11190/could-robert-kubica-return-to-formula-1
200+TheDrive / by James Gilboy / 1d
Robert Kubica, the first Polishman to compete in Formula 1, not to mention the first Pole to win a Grand Prix, has endured some intense peaks and troughs in his racing career. From replacing Villeneuve in 2006, to enduring a horrific 75 G


Other Racing News

2017 U.S. Trials Des Nations Team Announced By AMAhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=69163
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 1d
MO wishes the Trials Des Nations Team good luck in their training and competition this year. Begin Press Release: AMA announces 2017 U.S. Trials des Nations team PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association


Everything You Need to Know About the Bonneville Salt Flatshttps://rideapart.com/articles/everything-need-know-bonneville-salt-flats
7RideApart - Recent Articles / 9h
Everything You Need to Know About the Bonneville Salt Flats Salt and speed, a heady combination Despite being a desolate, lifeless desert for about 300 days a year, the Bonneville Salt Flats may be one of the most exciting places in the


Le Mans introduces fixed slow zoneshttps://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/le-mans-introduces-fixed-slow-zones-915520/
200+Motorsport.com / 6h
There will now be nine predetermined slow zones around the 8.47-mile circuit in which the cars can be limited to 80km/h under virtual safety car conditions.There had previously been no set starting point for the slow zones


Toyota's Little-Known Thousand-Horsepower Engine Almost Conquered Le Manshttp://blackflag.jalopnik.com/toyotas-little-known-thousand-horsepower-engine-almost-1795849380
500+Black Flag / by Raphael Orlove / 1d
The hulking industrial giant of Toyota has produced some of the most beloved engines of all time, like the unkillable 22R or the overbuilt 2JZ straight six. A cool one that you never hear about is this, the R36V. Read more...


Le Mans 24 Hours: Fox announces broadcast schedulehttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/141231-le-mans-24-hours-fox-announces-broadcast-schedule
1KWEC / 4h
FOX will host the 85th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans across its FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports 2 cable networks, and stream the entire race on its FOX Sports GO digital service. Bob Varsha and Bria...


An Epic Day On The Water

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Team New Zealand Capsize At America's Cup, June 6 2017

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Harman Kardon teams up with BMW i to sponsor the MS Amlin Andretti Race Teamhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/07/harman-kardon-teams-bmw-sponsor-ms-amlin-andretti-race-team/
5Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu / 8h
Audio systems provider Harman Kardon has announced today that it will team up with BMW i to sponsor the MS Amlin Andretti Race Team in the FIA Formula E Championship. Harman joins the team as the official headphone, speaker and


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Aston Martin Valkyrie - Ricardo to supply gearboxes for 900bhp hypercarhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...w/aston-martin-valkyrie-specs-details-pricing
7Autocar RSS Feed / 14h
The Valkyrie, which was co-developed with the Red Bull F1 team, will make production next year in 175 units The Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar will mate a Ricardo gearbox to its naturally aspirated 900bhp Cosworth 6.5-litre V12,


TVR to Debut New Car at Goodwood Revivalhttp://www.automobilemag.com/news/tvr-debut-new-car-goodwood-revival/
4Automobile Magazine / by jklein / 7h
TVR is one of the most well-known small British car manufacturers. For years, it produced leery and beautiful creations that captivated British and world audiences, unfortunately culminating in its closure. Now, the auto manufacturer


This Bugatti Chiron's Hill Climb is Pure Turbo Spoolhttp://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/11251/this-bugatti-chirons-hill-climb-is-pure-turbo-spool
300+TheDrive / by Rob Stumpf / 5h
What do you imagine something with sixteen cylinders would sound like ripping around a track? Probably fantastic. But now, take that same sound and add not two but four turbochargers to the mix. I bet it's beginning to sound a lot like


Inside The Mess At Faraday Future That Drove Out One Of The World's Top Auditorshttp://jalopnik.com/inside-the-mess-at-faraday-future-that-drove-out-one-of-1795736565
64Jalopnik / by Ryan Felton / 2h
Photo: AP Startup automaker Faraday Future hired the best, as it often did, when it needed an audit of its finances to help secure vital fundraising and government loans. But what auditor KPMG—one of the world’s biggest and most


Why government and industry need to rethink the electric vehicle business modelhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...hicle-business-model/articleshow/59043794.cms
1Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 4h
Experts feel the Indian govt’s thinking of a blanket technological direction may not be the best answer for India & its many different cities.


Tesla Model Y: first image shows no door mirrors and aggressive designhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...e-shows-no-door-mirrors-and-aggressive-design
45Autocar RSS Feed / 15h
The first preview of the Model Y Electric car maker's next model will have a stronger design than its siblings, if the bonnet lines on this first image are anything to go by The Tesla Model Y will have a more striking design than its


I've Saved Up To Buy An Exotic And It Needs To Be A V12! What Car Should I Buy?http://jalopnik.com/ive-saved-up-to-buy-an-exotic-and-it-needs-to-be-a-v12-1795911396
400+Jalopnik / by Tom McParland / 5h
Dave is a physician who has been working and saving for a very long time to finally fulfill his dream of owning a legit supercar. He isn’t too picky except for one key feature: it’s got to have a V12 engine. What car should he buy?


Take a Tour of the Ford GT Plant With Forza Boss Alan Hartmanhttp://www.thedrive.com/watch-this/...he-ford-gt-plant-with-forza-boss-alan-hartman
TheDrive / by Chris Tsui / 2min
Alan Hartman has a Ford GT on order. To answer the gas station inquiries of "What do you do for a living?" he'll soon be inundated with ahead of time, Alan heads up a medium-sized Microsoft subsidiary called Turn 10.


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FWIW

What Happens If Hostile Aliens Attack? The US Military Has a Team in Placehttp://bigthink.com/philip-perry/wh...-attack-the-us-military-has-a-team-in-place-2
100+Big Think / by Philip Perry / 4h
The Space Aggressor squadrons develop strategies to defend against space-oriented attacks. Read More


Why Wonder Woman is the Best Lie Detector of 2017http://www.veritas.org/wonder-woman-objectivity-lasso-truth/
2The Veritas Forum / by Caleb Gotthardt / 4h
Wonder Woman and the lie detector share the same origin story: William Moulton Marston. In the real world, he gave us the lie detector . In the fantasy world, he gave us Wonder Woman and her “Lasso of Truth.” 70 years later,


10 Years of Data on Baseball Teams Shows When Pay Transparency Backfireshttps://hbr.org/2017/05/10-years-of-data-on-baseball-teams-shows-when-pay-transparency-backfires
200+HBR.org / by Aaron D. Hill / 30d
You’ve probably taken a guess as to how much money your coworkers and others make, compared with you. Evidence suggests you probably aren’t very accurate. In one PayScale survey of 71,000 people, for example, 64% of those


Why Deep Work Is More Effective Than Long Hourshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2017/06/08/why-deep-work-is-more-effective-than-long-hours/
15Forbes - Business / by Young Entrepreneur Council, CommunityVoice / 9h
Working 80-hour weeks? You might be doing it wrong.




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BIKE CANDY

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Brooklyn Brawler: An 883 Sportster with a double lifehttp://www.bikeexif.com/883-sportster
200+Bike EXIF Update / by Wesley Reyneke / 7h
The mighty Harley-Davidson Sportster turns a whopping 60 this year. Since 1957 it’s been modified in every imaginable way—long before the ‘custom scene’ as we know it even existed. It’s a tough little bugger too, and easy enough to tear apart


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Smoked Garage Ducati SG-848Xhttp://thebikeshed.cc/2017/06/05/smoked-garage-ducati-sg-848x/
200+the Bike Shed / by Ross Sharp / 10h
Immersed in a world of stripped back minimalism I’ve had to quash an unfashionable temptation to plunder eBay’s bounty of 1980’s faired futurism. The Cagiva Freccia, Ducati Paso, Moto Morini Dart and Gilera CX have all been


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Blacktrack BT-02 THRUXMANhttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/06/blacktrack-bt-02-thruxman.html
67RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 6h
Sacha Lakic on the Blacktrack BT-02 THRUXMAN is a Triumph Thruxton custom cafe racer inspired by the iconic Norton Manx motorcycle. Throughout his career, designer Sacha Lakic has moved fluidly between automotive,


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Vintage Steele BMW R60/6http://silodrome.com/bmw-r60-6-custom/
89Silodrome / by James McBride / 14h
Vintage Steele BMW R60/6 A Short History of the BMW R60/6 The BMW R60/6 made its first appearance in 1974 as part of the all-new /6 family of motorcycles by the German manufacturer. These new models replaced the outgoing /5
 
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Beemer

Three days awake.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6805
1BMW Motorrad News / 2d
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has been setting aside the first weekend in July for two-wheeler fans from all over the world since 2002. They all travel to the German Alpine setting in order to celebrate with like-minded people. The festival


BMW Motorsport News

Top-4 lockout for the BMW S 1000 RR racers at the Isle of Man TT and a special honour for BMW rider Peter Hickman.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...onour-for-bmw-rider-peter-hickman?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 3h
The 2017 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy continued with more success for the BMW S 1000 RR racers: Ian Hutchinson (GBR) led the array of BMW riders in a top-4 lockout in the Superstock race. In the Senior TT, Peter Hickman (GBR) finished

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BMW Motorsport finalises 2017 Juniors year group – Dennis Marschall and Beitske Visser join the line-up.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...d-beitske-visser-join-the-line-up?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
The participants have been confirmed for the 2017 BMW Motorsport Junior Programme. Dennis Marschall (GER) and Beitske Visser (NED) are the newest members of the line-up, completing the list of talented young drivers that BMW


Eng and Collard back on the podium in the ADAC GT Masters – wins for BMW drivers in the BTCC and the International GT Open.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...tcc-and-the-international-gt-open?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Whether in the DTM, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, or countless other championships: week after week BMW teams and drivers around the world do battle for points, victories and titles. Away from the track,


Tough weekend at Tempelhof for MS Amlin Andretti.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...t-tempelhof-for-ms-amlin-andretti?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The Berlin ePrix double-header, rounds eight and nine of the FIA Formula E championship, was a frustrating one for BMW i-supported MS Amlin Andretti. Neither António Félix da Costa (POR) nor Robin Frijns (NED) scored points, with


BMW Group News

BMW partner of Chinese Film Festival hosted by Confucius Institute Munich.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ted-by-confucius-institute-munich?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
From June 12 to 17, 2017, the Confucius Institute Munich in cooperation with Munich’s city library will host the 5th Chinese Film Festival in the city of Munich. For the duration of the film festival, BMW will provide the vehicles for


ECKART 2017 jury named. Chairman of the jury and “chef of the century” Joël Robuchon invites members to Paris.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...robuchon-invites-members-to-paris?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
“Chef of the century” Eckart Witzigmann and founding patron of the International Eckart Witzigmann Award, ECKART for short, has named the jury for the ECKART 2017. As a special honour, his colleague and fellow “chef of the

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Recalls

POLARIS issued a recall on the SLINGSHOT modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017294
Transport Canada / 3h
On certain vehicles which had a rear swing arm previously replaced under Transport Canada Recall #2016-520, the swing arm may have been installed without two dust plug grommets. Without dust plug grommets, debris...

.Search for Recalls Here

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

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


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW dealers rank No. 1 in prospect studyhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-stories/2017/06/09/bmw-dealers-rank-no-1-in-prospect-study/
1Powersports Business / by Kelsey Houle / 2d
Prospect Satisfaction Index reveals in-dealership treatment of U.S. motorcycle shoppers BMW motorcycle dealerships were the top ranked brand in the newly released 2017 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index U.S. Motorcycle Industry


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

2017 Triumph Street Triple S to be assembled in Indiahttp://overdrive.in/news/2017-triumph-street-triple-s-to-be-assembled-in-india/
1OVERDRIVE / by Team OD / 2d
Triumph will launch the base S model first at a tentative price of Rs 10.75 lakh, ex-Mumbai, on June 12
FWIW Triumph is moving production from its Tai plant to India for this model. Reading between the article’s lines this may have more to do with building a profit margin in a tightening world market than a new aggressive stance by Triumph toward the Indian market.


MV Agusta Debuts Its First “RVS” Motorcycle Concepthttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/mv-agusta-debuts-rvsmotorcycle-concept/
38Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 3h
The intrigue is finally over in regards to MV Agusta’s new “Reparto Veicoli Speciali” or “RVS” program, with the Italian marque debuting its first creation from this special vehicle development unit. An intersection between the


Honda Says It Will Introduce an Electric Scooter in 2018https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/honda-introduce-electric-scooter-2018/
53Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 1d
Talking at the company’s annual press conference and meeting, Honda Motor Company President & CEO Takahiro Hachigo said that the Japanese brand would debut an electric scooter in 2018, presumably as a production model. Hachigo


Suzuki faces emissions scandalhttps://motorbikewriter.com/suzuki-faces-emissions-scandal/
23Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 2d
Suzuki motorcycles is facing its own emissions scandal after the US Environmental Protection Agency charged a former worker with fudging emissions figures. It’s not exactly on the same grand scale as the multi-billion-

Do over: Incorrect remedy leads to second Polaris Slingshot recallhttp://www.dealernews.com/incorrect-remedy-leads-second-polaris-slingshot-recall/
Dealernews / by Holly Wagner / 7h
MEDINA, MN – Polaris is recalling 8,962 Slingshots from the 2015, 2016 and 2017 model years, because sealing grommets may be missing from some replacement swingarms that were installed in response to a 2016 recall of the


MC NEWS

Ride to Work Day 2017 is Monday, June 19http://ridermagazine.com/2017/06/12/ride-to-work-day-2017-is-monday-june-19/
73Rider Magazine / by Greg Drevenstedt / 4h
On Monday, June 19, 2017, the number of motorcycles and scooters on roads and highways will more than double as many riders become two-wheeled commuters to help demonstrate that riding is an efficient, economical form of


Q&A: A manufacturer’s view of the custom scenehttp://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-customs-cristian-barelli
100+Bike EXIF / by Wesley Reyneke / 1d
Over the past couple of years, no manufacturer has commissioned more custom bikes than Yamaha Motor Europe. The Yard Built program has given us plenty of eye candy, and Yamaha was the first OEM to invite Bike EXIF to a new model

Custom Bikes Of The Week: 11 June, 2017http://www.bikeexif.com/custom-bikes-week-74
10Bike EXIF / by Matt Neundorf / 5h
A drop-dead gorgeous Honda CBX cafe from Canada, a new Yamaha HL500 replica from Husky Restorations, a subtly brilliant custom Moto Guzzi V9 bobber, and the first custom Scrambler from Ducati’s new ‘Mavericks’ project.



America's Greatest Daredevil: Evel Knievelhttps://rideapart.com/articles/americas-greatest-daredevil-evel-knievel
100+RideApart - Recent Articles / 2d
An In-Depth Look at America's Greatest Daredevil: Evel Knievel Legendary rider continues to be an inspiration to motorcyclists and motorcycling culture It’s been more than 40 years since Evel Knievel made his last jump and even though


Star Venture TC – A Sight For Sore Eyeshttp://cdnbkr.ca/star-venture-tc-a-sight-for-sore-eyes/
1Canadian Biker Magazine / by canbike / 2d
Yamaha Star Venture TC It has been a long in coming and we have to admit to being very excited that it is finally here. It has been a very long time since one of the Japanese manufacturers released an all-new dressed touring cruiser. The last

Another take ...

https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2018-yamaha-star-venture/]Yamaha Just Put the Honda Gold Wing on Noticehttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/2018-yamaha-star-venture/
300+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 2d
Attention Honda…Yamaha is coming for you. The 2018 Yamaha Star Venture just debuted, and it is looking to take piece of the touring pie from the likes of Harley-Davidson and the Honda Gold Wing. And if looks are any indication, then


Harley-Davidson 2017 Touring Models Motorcyclehttp://www.bikesdoctor.com/harley-davidson-2017-touring-models-motorcycle/
1Bikes Doctor / by Rana Israr / 8h
The most important novelty of Harley-Davidson in 2017 was the renewal of its range of touring models thanks to its new engines. Now, the Milwaukee signature calls a review on 57.138 units this touring 2017 range spread


Motorcycle Theft Rises Across the Nationhttp://blogs.findlaw.com/blotter/20...wNews-TopStories+(FindLaw+News+-+Top+Stories)
4Motorcycle News / 1d
Maybe it's because they get great gas mileage. Maybe it's because they're easier to access.



RIDING

Riding Historic Route 66http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/riding-historic-route-66
500+Motorcyclist / by Ed Kolano / 52d
News A “serendiculous” adventure along the Main Street of America. Getting your kicks in spite of navigational missteps, weather challenges and some awful road surfaces along Historic Route 66.


Five tips to make you faster on the roadhttp://www.visordown.com/advanced-riding/five-tips-make-you-faster-road
2Visordown / 2d
Image: Words on the street


Top 10 Things that Go Wrong on Group Rideshttp://www.motorcycle.com/?p=57109
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 2d
The best way to solve all these problems is to just ride by yourself, old numero uno . But no man is an island, and group rides are their own special kind of fun. At MO , we definitely do our fair share of group rides. Here’s what we’ve learned



TECH

Valve Springshttp://www.cycleworld.com/motorcycl...meron-top-dead-center?dom=rss-default&src=syn
3Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 12h
Blogs Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and much more Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences,


Building Your Own Battery Packs for Your DIY Electric Vehicle Projecthttp://thekneeslider.com/building-your-own-battery-packs-for-your-diy-electric-vehicle-project/
5The Kneeslider / by Paul Crowe / 2d
A couple of readers of our post about the home built electric trike commented about the batteries. As I noted in the post, that particular build was completed in 2013, so it's using battery technology available then, but the whole field is


Isle of Man TT 2017 | Dan Kneen | BMW S1000RR | On Board

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The Racing Sheet

Why the Isle of Man TT mattershttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/06/12/why-the-isle-of-man-tt-matters/
CMG News / by Zac Kurylyk / 7h
The Isle of Man TT killed more riders again this year. That doesn't mean it should be canceled. Source


Ian Hutchinson's Crash in the Isle of Man TT 2017 Senior Racehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQRZCBqVL0M
9Official Isle of Man TT / 10h


Championships remain up for grabs on Senior Race Dayhttp://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/06/09/Championships-remain-up-for-grabs-on-Senior-Race-Day.aspx
34Isle of Man TT Latest News / 2d
With the SES TT Zero, Sure Sidecar TT Race 2 and PokerStars Senior TT making a busy schedule for the final day of racing at 2017 Isle of Man TT fuelled by Monster Energy, fans around the Course and across the globe are set for an

Isle of Man TT 2017 | James Hillier's Balla-SCARY moment!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46KuqaehOHc
88Official Isle of Man TT / 10h


TT 2017: On board BMW HP4 with Peter Hickmanhttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/38689/tt-2017-board-bmw-hp4-peter-hickman/
1MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 2d
Peter Hickman has had a brilliant week on the island, making it onto the podium a total of four times. He’s looked strong on the mountain course, and seems to be getting more confident with each ride. Here’s a bit of footage from BMW,


2017 Isle of Man TT: SES TT Zero Resultshttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=69231
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by admin / 2d
Bruce Anstey won his second-straight TT Zero electric race at the Isle of Man TT , finishing the single-lap challenge with a time of 19:19.924, averaging a speed of 117.710 mph. Though the winning time was slower than last year – let alone


2017 Isle of Man TT: Bennetts Lightweight TT Resultshttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=69224
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Dennis Chung / 2d
Michael Rutter captured a historic victory in the Lightweight TT for Paton , earning the Italy-based company’s first ever TT win. The modern Paton has only been around for a couple of years, first competing in the Isle of Man TT in 2014.

Bruce Anstey takes SES TT Zero win for Mugenhttp://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/06/09/Bruce-Anstey-takes-SES-TT-Zero-win-for-Mugen.aspx
500+Isle of Man TT Latest News / 2d
Bruce Anstey retained his SES TT Zero title with victory in this afternoon’s race at the 2017 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy. The popular New Zealand rider was never headed and won the race in a time of 117.710




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Max Biaggi in hospital after crashhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-general-news/max-biaggi-hospital-after-crash
200+Visordown / by Simon Greenacre / 2d
Image: Injuries said to be severe but the former WSBK champion’s life is not in danger



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Andrea Dovizioso takes his second win in a row one week after Mugello, this time in the Catalan GP at Montmelò. The Italian is now just seven points away from the lead of the championship. Jorge Lorenzo crosses the line in fourth placehttp://www.ducati.com/racing/motogp...line_in_fourth_place/2017/06/11/2737/index.do
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2017 Barcelona MotoGP Race Result: Seven Days Of Sunhttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/06/11/2017_barcelona_motogp_race_result_seven.html
7MotoMatters.com / by Zara Daniela / 8h
Results and summary of the MotoGP race in Barcelona:


2017 MotoGP Championship Standings After Round 7, Barcelona, Catalunyahttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/06/11/2017_motogp_championship_standings_after.html
7MotoMatters.com / by Zara Daniela / 8h
MotoGP standings after Barcelona: Round Number: 7 Year: 2017

2017 FIM MotoGP World Championship - Barcelona (ESP)

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MotoGP 2017 || Barcellona - Full Race Highlights GP catalunya || FULL HD

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KEVIN'S INSIGHTS: 2017 Catalunya MotoGP Wrap-Uphttp://www.cycleworld.com/2017-moto...evin-cameron-insights?dom=rss-default&src=syn
20Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 7h
Racing Ducati Team's Andrea Dovizioso makes it two in a row! Andrea Dovizioso and Ducati have made it two in a row, adding today’s Grand Prix of Catalunya win to last week’s at Mugello.


MotoGP: Catalunya track changed after ‘dangerous’ crasheshttp://www.motofire.com/2017/06/sport/motogp-catalunya-track-changed-dangerous-crashes/
1Motofire / by Hannah Smith / 2d
After the usual meeting of the Grand Prix Safety Commission at Barcelona on Friday evening, the decision has been taken to revert back to the track layout used for the 2016 race. Following Luis Salom’s crash last year, Saturday and


Interview with Ducati Corse Director Gigi Dall’Ignahttp://www.cycleworld.com/interview-with-ducati-corse-director-gigi-dalligna
100+Cycle World / by Maria Guidotti / 2d
Racing “Business as usual” With Lorenzo’s podium in Jerez and Dovizioso’s victory in Mugello, the future looks bright for Ducati. We spoke with Team Director Gigi Dall’Igna about his approach to…


MotoGP Tech Spotlight: Tire Basicshttp://www.beinsports.com/us/motogp/video/motogp-tech-spotlight-tire-basics/564836
1beIN SPORTS News / 2d
In this week's MotoGP Tech Spotlight, we consider where the rubber, quite literally, meets the road.


Marquez: "After five crashes it wasn’t easy!"http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/06/11/marquez-after-five-crashes-it-wasn-t-easy/231681
3Knews RSS on motogp.com / 5h
It wasn't quite the win, but it was a return to the podium for the number 93 racing at home


Rossi and Viñales’ tough day at the officehttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/06/11/rossi-and-vinales-tough-day-at-the-office/231805
5Knews RSS on motogp.com / 5h
Movistar Yamaha riders come home in eighth and tenth in Barcelona


2017 Barcelona Moto2 Race Result: Championship Hotting Up With Runaway Victoryhttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/06/11/2017_barcelona_moto2_race_result.html
4MotoMatters.com / by Zara Daniela / 10h
Results and summary of the Moto2 race in Barcelona:


2017 Moto2 Championship Standings After Race 7, Barcelona, Spainhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/06/11/2017_moto2_championship_standings_after.html
2MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 10h
Moto2 standings after the Barcelona round: Round Number: 7 Year: 2017


2017 Barcelona Moto3 Race Result: The Last Lap Is All That Mattershttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/06/11/2017_barcelona_moto3_race_result_the.html
4MotoMatters.com / by Zara Daniela / 12h
Results and summary of the Moto3 race in Barcelona:


2017 Moto3 Championship Standings After Race 7, Barcelona, Spainhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/06/11/2017_moto3_championship_standings_after.html
2MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 11h
Moto3 standings after Barcelona: Round Number: 7 Year: 2017




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FIA.com Canadian Grand Prixhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-29 Event and Timing Information


2017 Canadian Grand Prix: Race Highlights

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Vettel's Brilliant Recovery Drive in Montreal | 2017 Canadian Grand Prix

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The Fascinating Process That Turned Maple And Carbon Fiber Into Canada's F1 Trophyhttp://jalopnik.com/the-fascinating-process-that-turned-maple-and-carbon-fi-1795786068
100+Black Flag / by William Clavey on Jalopnik, shared by Alanis King to Black Flag / 6h
Imagine being a Formula One driver during a Grand Prix race. You’ve worked your way through the qualification session and managed to secure a respectable starting position on the grid. Miraculously, the engine in your car held together.


Senna helmet will get pride of place – Hamilton | 2017 Canadian Grand Prixhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/10/senna-helmet-will-get-pride-of-place-hamilton/
4F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 1d
Lewis Hamilton says he will give pride of place to the Ayrton Senna helmet he was presented with after today's qualifying session in Canada.

FWIW With a Canadian Grand Prix track record time, Hamilton tied Senna for second place on the F1 pole winner list. In the on track post Q3 media event, the Senna family presented Hamilton with a replica Sena helmet. The actual race worn helmet described in the press event will be presented to him at another even later in the season.


Jack Brabham won first Canadian F1 Grand Prix in 1967https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/jack-brabham-won-first-canadian-f1-grand-prix-1967-893435/
41Motorsport.com / 51d
The Canadian F1 Grand prix celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Let's go back in time and relive the very first edition, held in 1967.A dedicated group of motorsport aficionados, race officials and F1 fanatics started working on the


Gallery: Key F1 tech shots at Canadian GPhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/gallery-key-f1-tech-shots-at-canadian-gp-915922/
400+Motorsport.com / 2d
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Cutting aerodynamics is “naive” and won’t improve F1 – Brawn | 2017 F1 seasonhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/09/naive-to-think-cutting-aerodynamics-will-improve-f1-brawn/
31F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 2d
Formula one's managing director for motorsports Ross Brawn believes cutting back on its high levels of aerodynamic downforce will damage the spectacle.


F1 begins research project to make racing betterhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-research-project-racing-better-916140/
300+Motorsport.com / 2d
Although the start to the 2017 season has been close – with Ferrari and Mercedes battling it out hard for wins – there has been concern about a lack of overtaking.Only once, at the Spanish Grand Prix, has there been a passing move


F1 "at a crossroads" over road car relevance - Brawnhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-crossroads-auto-industry-brawn-916150/
400+Motorsport.com / 2d
F1 switched V6 hybrid turbo engines in 2014, with manufacturers keen on technology transfer and synergies between the series and road cars.But earlier this year, the FIA and manufacturers both in F1 and not currently involved


Arrivabene “laughing” at claims Vettel is team’s number one | 2017 Monaco Grand Prixhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/09/arrivabene-laughing-claims-vettel-teams-number-one/
24F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 2d
Ferrari team principal Maurizio Arrivabene said he laughed at claims the team had favoured Sebastian Vettel during the Monaco Grand Prix.

Ferrari rumors abound ...
Wolff wouldn't be surprised if Rosberg returns with Ferrarihttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/wolff-wouldn-t-be-surprised-by-rosberg-f1-comeback-917061/
1KMotorsport.com / 13h
Rosberg shocked the F1 world in December last year when, just days after clinching his world title, he announced his retirement from the sport.He said that the stresses of battling for a championship with Lewis Hamilton, allied to

And longer version ...

Nico Rosberg could return to F1 for Ferrari, claims Mercedes boss Toto Wolffhttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...rg-F1-return-Ferrari-Mercedes-boss-Toto-Wolff
1Daily Express / 10h
NICO ROSBERG might find he has retired too early and could come back to F1 with Ferrari, according to his former boss at Mercedes.


Boullier brands Honda’s latest F1 failure at the Canadian GP ‘absolutely not good enough’https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...t-the-canadian-gp-absolutely-not-good-enough/
43James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 8h
McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier spoke scathingly about Honda’s latest engine failure at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix as Fernando Alonso was denied his first point of the season on Sunday. Having returned from the


Fernando Alonso reveals he is considering a full season of IndyCar in 2018http://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...onda-contract-future-full-season-IndyCar-2018
1Daily Express / 11h
FERNANDO ALONSO has made no decision about his future and is open to the idea of taking on IndyCar full-time after his Indy 500 foray.

WAIT!!!

Fernando Alonso MUST stay now, jokes McLaren boss Eric Boullier after raft race winhttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...stay-McLaren-boss-Eric-Boullier-raft-race-win
1Daily Express / 5h
McLAREN racing director Eric Boullier joked that Fernando Alonso has to sign a new contract with the team after they won the raft race at the Canadian Grand Prix.



Canadian GP: Ross Brawn admits offering to help Hondahttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/40230370
57BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 2d
F1 technical and sporting boss Ross Brawn says he offered to help McLaren's engine partner Honda with its performance problems.


McLaren to decide on Honda future around summer breakhttp://www.racer.com/f1/item/141306-mclaren-to-decide-on-honda-future-around-summer-break
97F1 / 1d
McLaren will decide if it wants to continue with Honda as its power unit partner around the summer break, according to executive director Zak Brown. The relationship between McLaren and Honda has bec...



BaT Video Inspiration: Honda Dominates The 1966 Formula 2 Seasonhttp://bringatrailer.com/2017/06/11/bat-video-inspiration-honda-dominates-the-1966-formula-2-season/
4The best vintage and classic cars for sale online / by bringatrailer / 9h
“Honda’s primary objective in entering International Gran Prix events was to use the grueling racing circuits as laboratories to test and perfect new ideas. These new designs are then incorporated into Honda cars.” From their Formula 1

Other Racing News

Q&A With Gurney, Foyt on All-American Le Mans Win in 1967http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/qa-with-gurney-foyt-on-all-american-le-mans-win-in-1967/
1FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by News Release / 2d
Photo: Ford Archives The story of Dan Gurney and A.J. Foyt’s win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans is the stuff of racing legend and notable in more ways than one. The second of four in a row for Ford with the GT 40, the podium prompted


VIDEO: Ford at Le Mans: Then and Nowhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/video-ford-at-le-mans-then-and-now/
1FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Sportscar365 Staff / 2d
A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney reunite to talk about the Le Mans 24 win – and champagne victory now reenacted around the world – that made them global sports car heroes, while current Ford Chip Ganassi Racing drivers chat about


FCGR “Better Prepared” in Logistics, Experience for Le Mans Returnhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/fcgr-better-prepared-for-le-mans-logistics-in-second-year/
1FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by John Dagys / 14h
Photo: Ford Chip Ganassi Racing Ford Chip Ganassi Racing IMSA team manager Mel Harder says they’re better prepared for this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, with a deeper understanding of the logistics and challenges involved in taking the


Radio Le Mans launches eight days of coveragehttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/141339-radio-le-mans-launches-eight-days-of-coverage
100+WEC / 20h
Above: Shea Adam interviews 2015 Le Mans winner Earl Bamber. Radio Show Limited, the UK-based company behind Radio Le Mans, is set for eight consecutive days of coverage starting with Sunday's scruti...


Corvette pegged back after topping Le Mans testhttps://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/corvette-pegged-back-after-topping-le-mans-test-917156/
200+Motorsport.com / 10h
The GTE-Pro Corvette C7.R has been hit with a 0.2mm reduction in the diameter of its engine air-restrictors in the latest Balance of Performance chart published for the French endurance classic.The move comes after Oliver Gavin topped the


VIDEO: Le Mans Report: Sunday Scrutineeringhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/video-le-mans-report-sunday-scrutineering/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Sportscar365 Staff / 4h
Sportscar365’s Ryan Myrehn and John Dagys check in from the opening day of scrutineering for the 24 Hours of Le Mans to get drivers’ thoughts on the LMP1 and GTE-Pro battles ahead.


Le Mans Art Cars Of The Past Decadehttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/06/11/le-mans-art-cars-of-the-past-decade.html
42dailysportscar.com / by Stephen Kilbey / 14h


Bloodhound SSC set to hit the track in Octoberhttp://newatlas.com/bloodhound-ssc-runway-trial-runs/49996/
2New Atlas / by Ben Coxworth / 38min
Over the past nine years we've been hearing a lot about the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC), which is ultimately intended to break the land speed record by travelling at over 1,000 mph (1,609 km/h). One thing that we haven't

World Sidecarcross Champioship- Kegums - round 5

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11th June: 35th America's Cup Race Round-Up

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

Tesla briefly tops BMW in market capitalizationhttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...sla-briefly-tops-bmw-in-market-capitalization
22Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 2d
A week-long rally in Tesla shares briefly vaulted the company's market capitalization past BMW in early Friday trading, but BMW finished the day still ahead.


Auto Bild gets some scoop on the BMW 8 Series and M8http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/08/auto-bild-gets-scoop-bmw-8-series-m8/
1KBmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 2d
Being that it may be the most exciting model to come from Bavaria in a long time, we can’t get enough of the BMW 8 Series . It’s only the second generation of a model line that began in 1989. So it’s been a long time coming and we’re


BMW using ReachNow to get ahead of Silicon Valleyhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/08/bmw-using-reachnow-get-ahead-silicon-valley/
5Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 2d
Being left behind is no fun. As youth starts to take over, the old must fight to remain relevant in a new world. If they don’t, they’ll end up feeling as lost as Brooks in the Shawshank Redemption. Currently, the automotive landscape is


Thrill To The Last Air-Cooled Car Volkswagen Ever Designedhttp://jalopnik.com/thrill-to-the-last-air-cooled-car-volkswagen-ever-desig-1795940166
200+Jalopnik / by Jason Torchinsky / 2d
Air-cooling was a hallmark of Volkswagen since it began in the late 1930s. Throughout most of the 20th century, VW was motoring free from the cruel, wet tyranny of water—heavy, leaky radiators, and winter’s cold, looming threat of


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Bugatti Chiron First Drive: Piloting The 1500HP 261MPH Two-Ton Hurtling Meteor of Molsheimhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/markew...p-261mph-two-ton-hurtling-meteor-of-molsheim/
4Forbes - Business / by Mark Ewing, Contributor / 4h
Chiron is the fastest and quickest in a straight line, and the most powerful, docile, civilized, luxurious, and artistic hypercar ever—gasoline, hybrid or electric.


1965 McLaren M1B Group 7 Can-Am Racerhttp://silodrome.com/mclaren-can-am-car/
200+Silodrome / by James McBride / 2d
1965 McLaren M1B Group 7 Can-Am Racer A Brief History of McLaren Can-Am Racing McLaren are famous for their long Formula 1 history and more recently for their road-going supercars like the P1, the 720S, and the 570S. Long before


Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este presents treasured classic carshttp://www.scmp.com/business/compan...nza-villa-deste-reveals-beauty-alfa-romeo-and
4Motorcycle News / 1d
This year's Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este from May 26 to May 28 brought out the best of BMW; a new Rolls-Royce; and lent old money charm to the latest car and bike concepts. The three-day event has been exclusive since 1929, when


GM's separation offer to Indian employees to close this weekhttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...s-to-close-this-week/articleshow/59094308.cms
1Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 12h
After announcing its decision to stop retailing vehicles on May 18, the company sent mails to employees the very next day about the VSS that will close on June 15, 2017.


Jaguar Land Rover Invests $25 Million in Lyfthttps://www.forbes.com/sites/dougnewcomb/2017/06/12/jaguar-land-rover-invests-25-million-in-lyft/
2Forbes - Business / by Doug Newcomb, Contributor / 2h
Lyft gets cash to expand its U.S. operations and a fleet of Jaguars and Land Rovers, while the British car brand will receive a "real-world platform" to helping develop its connected and autonomous vehicle services.


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BIKE CANDY

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RSD Concept Board Tracker Build. Illegal. Inconvenient. But It’s A BMW And Will Fire Up Every Time And Run Forever…http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/06/09...-and-will-fire-up-every-time-and-run-forever/
10Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 2d
A huge fan of everything BMW Mottorad wants a top of the line bike for display in one of his business stores. He ordered it to Roland Sands, mentioning that it doesn’t matter if the bike is not completely legal or practical. Most importantly,


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NOS A PROBLEM. A Nitrous Ducati Sprinter by Milano Cafe Racershttp://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/06/09/nos-problem-nitrous-ducati-sprinter-milano-cafe-racers.html
2KPipeburn.com / by Andrew / 2d
Written by Marlon Slack. Ah, the 70’s – the golden age of motorsport, manliness and lung cancer. That trio sat at the forefront of F1 during an incredible decade that made legends and took lives. Years later a loose collection of individuals in

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Justin Webster’s Honda CB550 street scramblerhttp://www.bikeexif.com/honda-cb550-street-scrambler
1KBike EXIF Update / by Chris Hunter / 2d
Two heavily modified CB550s in one week: are we seeing a renaissance of interest in Honda’s classic middleweight? If the new builds coming through are as good as this street scrambler from Florida’s J. Webster Designs and the Hookie


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"Reparto Corse" / Moto Club Bustesehttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/06/reparto-corse-moto-club-bustese.html
1Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 11h
" UN PEZZO DI STORIA DELLA M.V. AGUSTA CHE NESSUNO CONOSCE. Vi presentiamo una chicca di altissimo "valore storico" acquisita grazie a ex dipendenti della casa di Cascina Costa. Si tratta di un "giocattolo" (chiamarlo


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Racer T3 aromatisé Nortonhttp://www.radmagazine.fr/racer-t3-aromatise-norton/
Radmagazine / by new_radmag / 3h
Cet article Racer T3 aromatisé Norton est apparu en premier sur Radmagazine .
 
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September looms as Alonso’s deadline for McLaren to begin winning. I believe he will be racing in IndyCar next year. Yes he would be walking away from a contract currently paying at least £25 million a year; however at some point Maslow's hierarchy of needs you reach the point of needing self fulfilment. The two time world champion has been making that kind of money long enough that fulfilment for him is defined as championship competitive racing *and won’t accept the humiliation of DNFs much longer. He is all but certain to leave if his McLaren continues with Honda.
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Friday Reader: 16 June 2017

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BMW Group: Positive sales trend continues in Mayhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...tive-sales-trend-continues-in-may?language=en
200+BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
208,447 vehicles delivered worldwide, up 5.1% +++ BMW sales grow by 5.3% to 177,050 vehicles +++ MINI sales increase by 4.2% to 31,124 vehicles +++ BMW Group year-to-date sales total 988,185, up 5.7% +++ Sales of electrified models

FWIW The PressClub release talks about worldwide sales and does not release any figures for USA and Canada markets. BMW Motorcycle Magazine reporting gives a cryptic glimpse to those markets with its comment,
“Sales in the Americas were significantly influenced by the declining market in the United States.”. The line refers to automotive sales but speaks volumes for BMW’s problems on the North American continent regardless how many wheels it puts on a vehicle.

Beemer

Pictures that get under the skin.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6825
1BMW Motorrad News / 1d
He is a tattoo star and has left his artistic traces on the bodies of Sting, Orlando Bloom and Penelope Cruz. Scott not only transforms their stories into symbols. He also creates real works of art out of egg shells, bank notes and spray cans. He


Sporting style past and present: The new BMW Motorsport and BMW Motorsport Heritage collections.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-heritage-collections?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
To coincide with the start of the motor sport season, BMW Lifestyle is presenting the latest edition of the ever-popular BMW Motorsport Collection and expanding its portfolio with a new collection line: the BMW Motorsport Heritage Collection.


BMW Motorsport News

BMW at the 2017 Goodwood Festival of Speed.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...017-goodwood-festival-of-speed?language=en_GB
BMW Group PressClub UK / 5h
• UK premiere of the BMW Concept 8 Series. • The new BMW M4 CS to storm up Goodwood’s famous hill. • Icons, including Riccardo Patrese and Roberto Ravaglia, to drive an array of BMW classic cars and bikes. • The BMW HP4 RACE

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The BMW Motorrad Race Trophy unites the BMW S 1000 RR riders from both disciplines: Circuit championships and road racing meetings.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ionships-and-road-racing-meetings?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The BMW S 1000 RR riders are successful on race circuits as well as in road races – but how to unite championship series of numerous rounds and single events like the Isle of Man TT in one competition such as the BMW Motorrad Race


Italian Baja 2017 – Round 6, FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...fia-cross-country-rally-world-cup?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
• Two crews from the MINI Family to compete in the 24th edition of Italian Baja, 15-18 June. • Mohamed Abu Issa and co-driver Xavier Panseri head record entry list with race number #1. • Jakub Przygonski and Tom Colsoul look to improve


First stop outside Germany: BMW teams continue the 2017 DTM season in Budapest.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...e-the-2017-dtm-season-in-budapest?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
After the first longer break in the 2017 DTM calendar, the BMW teams and drivers are now preparing for the fifth and sixth races of the season. Both races will take place on the tight Hungaroring, just outside Budapest (HUN), the



Bimmer

[http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/13/bmw-i8-special-editions-coming-us/]BMW i8 Special Editions coming to the US[/url]
9Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu / 2d
BMW of North America announced today the availability of three new BMW i8 models. Dubbed “Special Editions”, the i8 models will be sold under the Protonic Dark Silver Edition , Protonic Frozen Black Edition and Protonic Frozen


The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-new-bmw-6-series-gran-turismo?language=en
24BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
BMW is presenting an extensively updated successor to one of the most creative vehicle concepts of recent years. The new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo blends the long-distance comfort of a luxury sedan with alluring coupe style.


Model Year 2018 Update Information.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...l-year-2018-update-information?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 13, 6:01 pm EDT / 3:01 pm PDT … Information on design and technical changes, as well as changes to standard equipment, lines, packages and standalone options are included in this document.


BMW Group News

BMW i Ventures Announces Strategic Investment in Proterrahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...rategic-investment-in-proterra?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 2d
Mountain View – June 13, 2017…BMW i Ventures has announced a strategic investment in Proterra, the leading innovator and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric mass transportation vehicles. Proterra’s mission is to eliminate the


MINI

The New Mini Cooper S E Countryman All4https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...ini-cooper-s-e-countryman-all4?language=en_GB
1BMW Group PressClub UK / 1d
Hallmark MINI driving experience with zero tailpipe emissions, the new MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 is the first plug-in hybrid model offered by the premium British brand. This new Countryman model provides the option of


Rolls Royce Motorcars

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‘The Great Eight Phantoms’ A Rolls-Royce Exhibition Rolls-Royce Announces ‘Field Marshal Montgomery’S Phantom Iii’ As The Second Great Phantom To Join The Exhibition]
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 23h
At the end of July, ‘The Great Eight Phantoms’, a Rolls-Royce Exhibition, will gather together the greatest Phantoms from the last 92 years in Mayfair, London. The Exhibition will also welcome the next generation of this most celebrated


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Re: Superbike Style: a BMW R nineT with a classic racer vibehttp://www.topix.com/motorcycles/20...w-r-ninet-with-a-classic-racer-vibe?fromrss=1
3Motorcycle News / 1h
That muscular 80s superbike style is one we'll never grow tired of-especially with shops like AC Sanctuary keeping the dream alive. But who would've thought that the BMW R nineT could wear it so well? Thanks to Brice Hennebert,




OTHER MANUFACTURERS

KTM opens new plant in the Philippineshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-industry/ktm-opens-new-plant-philippines
11Visordown / by Simon Greenacre / 8h
Image: New factory aims to produce 10,000 bikes per year


Fast Motorcycle Industry Newshttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/06/15/fast-motorcycle-industry-news-248/
3Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 10h
Ride To Work Day Is Monday June 19th. The 25th annual worldwide Ride to Work Day is expected to be one of the largest-ever, according to Ride to Work, the non-profit organization that coordinates this annual event. On Ride to Work

Royal Enfield at Wheels & Waves

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MC NEWS

What is a Cruiser?http://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/what-is-cruiser?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales / 54min
News What defines the cruiser motorcycle genre? What makes a motorcycle a cruiser? Different people define it differently, but here are some things we think it takes to make a motorcycle a cruiser.


Retro Cruiser Comparison of Eight Middleweight V-Twin Cruisershttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/re...eight-v-twin-cruisers?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff / 54min
Bikes What's the right ride for your road to happiness? Harley 883 Sportster; Honda A.C.E. 750; Kawasaki Vulcan 750, 800, or 800 Classic; Suzuki Intruder 800 or Marauder; or Yamaha Virago 750? The Cruiser staff of the past brought


"Volta" / Orange County Choppers - Designer Jason Pohlhttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/06/volta-orange-county-choppers-designer.html
25Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 1d
OCC designs and fabricates and all-electric bike using Fusion 360 - Orange County Choppers - Designer Jason Pohl


Whatever – Superbikes Forever!http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=57313
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 1d
I could be wrong, but I feel like the demise of the sportbike has been greatly exaggerated. That or I’m confusing the demise of the sportbike with the demise of myself? We’re junkies loose in the pharmacy with all kinds of motorcycles


Updated Ducati Monster 821 coming in Novemberhttp://bikeindia.in/updated-ducati-monster-821-coming-in-november/
1Bike India / by Ravi Chandnani / 1d
Today, Ducati launched their smallest Monster the 797, and the Multistrada 950, however, the bigger news is that the Italian company will also be launching the updated Monster 821 , but that will only happen sometime in November. The


Video: Two new Ducati Scramblers unveiled at Wheels and Waveshttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/38864/video-two-new-ducati-scramblers-unveiled-wheels-waves/
1MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 1d
Ducati Scrambler and its Land of Joy have made their annual pilgrimage to Wheels and Waves in Biarritz to unveil two new Scrambler models. Wheels and Waves runs from 14 to 18 June in Biarritz – and Ducati thought it was the perfect


Who is The Greatest Motorcycle Distance Jumper of All Time?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=57260
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Seth Fargher / 1d
If you could pit any of the greatest motorcycle distance jumpers in history against one another, who goes down as the greatest of all time? Cast your vote and feel free to let us know why in the comments below. Who is the greatest long


EMT Ducati Multistradas At Pikes Peakhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/?p=69307
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Press Release / 1d
Specially-modified EMT Multistradas will serve as the first line of support on the mountain. Begin Press Release: DUCATI EXPANDS SUPPORT AT PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB WITH THE RACE’S FIRST EMT MOTORCYCLES


Strategically manage your online dealership reputationhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/blog...lly-manage-your-online-dealership-reputation/
1Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 1d
Customers are conducting online research prior to making a purchase and it plays such an important role in the customer journey. According to Vendasta, who’s core purpose is to help drive local economies, “85% of customers use the



RIDING

Throttle Control + Better Cornering: Safe and Slow Then Dangerous - RIDE CRAFThttp://www.cycleworld.com/safe-and-...cle-ride-craft-skills?dom=rss-default&src=syn
9Cycle World / by Nick Ienatsch / 8h
Lifestyle Because “slow in, fast out” is one of those sayings that needs a lot more explaining One guaranteed way to crash a motorcycle is to continually miss apexes yet insist on an aggressive corner exit. Read on to learn how to ride faster




GEAR

In Search of the Ultimate Motorcycle Paddock Stand…https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/products/dynamoto-bursig-moto-d-motorcycle-service-paddock-stands/
Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 11min
Here is something interesting that popped up in my social media feed recently (see, online maketing does work!), which I thought was worthy of sharing with Asphalt & Rubber readers, as I am in search of the ultimate set of paddock stands


TomTom looking to the future and offering weekly maps updateshttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/38886/tomtom-looking-future-offering-weekly-maps-updates/
1MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 14h
TomTom has revealed that the new updates of its global base of maps will now be done weekly – allowing users to access maps four times faster than ever before. Available for all TomTom customers, the update of the MultiNet-R maps

TECH

Why things are the way they are: Dirt bikes and electric startershttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/why-dirt-bikes-dont-have-electric-starters
1RevZilla Articles / 15h
In 2018, starting your bike with your feet may mean you're getting beat in a heat.


What is the Four-Stroke Cycle?http://www.cycleworld.com/what-is-the-four-stroke-cycle-kevin-cameron-top-dead-center
9Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 1d
Blogs Suck/wheeze/pop/chuff Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and much more…


Old tires make for stronger concretehttp://newatlas.com/tire-fibers-concrete/50023/
100+New Atlas / by Ben Coxworth / 2d
For some time now, crumbs of rubber from ground-up discarded tires have been used to produce a more resilient form of asphalt. Researchers from the University of British Columbia are taking things in a different direction, however,



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The Racing Sheet

Kobayashi Takes Record-Breaking Pole at Le Manshttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/kobayashi-takes-record-breaking-pole-at-le-mans/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Luke Smith / 44min
Photo: John Dagys Toyota Gazoo Racing will start the 85th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans from pole position after Kamui Kobayashi’s lap record from Qualifying 2 went unbeaten in the final session on Thursday night. Kobayashi’s


VIDEO: Kobayashi’s Qualifying Record-Breaking Laphttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/video-kobayashis-qualifying-record-breaking-lap/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Sportscar365 Staff / 2h
Watch Kamui Kobayashi’s qualifying lap record-breaking lap from Qualifying 2 Thursday at Le Mans.


Kobayashi Smashes Le Mans Lap Record in Qualifying 2http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/kobayashi-smashes-le-mans-lap-record-in-qualifying-2/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Luke Smith / 3h
Photo: Vision Sport Agency Kamui Kobayashi took a huge step towards clinching Toyota pole position for the 24 Hours of Le Mans by smashing the lap record at the Circuit de la Sarthe in the second stage of qualifying on Thursday evening.


Ford not happy with Le Mans qualifying pacehttps://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/ford-not-happy-with-le-mans-qualifying-pace-919063/
Motorsport.com / 12min
A Ford GT won the GTE Pro class at Le Mans last year, and the four qualified 1-2-4-5 on the car’s Le Mans debut. This year, however, the Chip Ganassi Racing-run quartet will start from fifth, eighth, ninth and 12th.Said Pericak, “It was overall a


The Challenges of Le Mans Qualifyinghttp://www.dailysportscar.com/2017/06/15/the-challenges-of-le-mans-qualifying.html
5dailysportscar.com / by Marcus Potts / 5h
“If there’s one thing this race teaches you it’s that it doesn’t get any easier!” explained Mike Conway, anchorman for the #7 Toyota TS050 that topped the timing screens at the end of the Wednesday evening qualifying session.


LM 24 video: Foyt on 1967 Ford winhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/141445-lm-24-video-foyt-on-1967-ford-win
200+WEC / 13h
On the 50th anniversary of his winning drive with Dan Gurney at Le Mans, it's still hard to pick what was the most impressive thing about A.J. Foyt's performance. 1) The fact he had no testing and ju...

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The journey of Gulf Oil in the world of motorsporthttp://overdrive.in/news/the-journey-of-gulf-oil-in-the-world-of-motorsport/
1OVERDRIVE / by Team OD / 12h
A look into the highs and lows of the racing machines that bore one of the most iconic liveries in history


One weekend at Le Mans is better than a whole season of F1 – here's whyhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/news/one-weekend-le-mans-better-whole-season-f1/
9Cars / by Brian Laban / 9h


24H Le Mans Resource Guidehttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/24h-le-mans-resource-guide-3/
2FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Sportscar365 Staff / 1d
Photo: John Dagys Gear up for the 85th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Sportscar365’s resource guide, which includes handy information and links to follow the twice-around-the-clock French endurance classic. Schedule:


Corvette's quest for Le Mans redemptionhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/141390-corvette-s-quest-for-redemption
1KWEC / 2d
Corvette Racing spent the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans fighting over consolation prizes. The brand-new Ford GT, riding a wave of history on the 50th anniversary of the Blue Oval's first win at La Sarthe,...




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Althea BMW Racing Team ready to battle in front of Italian fanshttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Althea+BMW+Racing+Team+ready+to+battle+in+front+of+Italian+fans
1SBK / 1d
Torres and De Rosa look forward to Misano


WorldSBK heads to Misano | WSBK 2017 Halfway Markhttp://www.mcnews.com.au/worldsbk-heads-misano-wsbk-2017-halfway-mark/
1MCNews.com.au / by Admin2 / 1d
As WorldSBK 2017 reaches the halfway mark the battle intensifies with Misano the next […] The post WorldSBK heads to Misano | WSBK 2017 Halfway Mark appeared first on MCNews.com.au .


The Heat Is On: WorldSBK Heads to Misanohttp://www.beinsports.com/us/worldsbk/video/the-heat-is-on-worldsbk-heads-to-misano/567968
beIN SPORTS News / 2d
The 2017 WorldSBK Championship hits its halfway point this weekend at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.


World Champion Ben Spies Will Present Superpole Awards at Misanohttp://www.cycleworld.com/world-champion-ben-spies-will-present-superpole-awards-at-misano
3Cycle World / by Matthew Miles / 50min
Racing Texan known as “Elbowz” won the first of two World Superbike races eight years ago at the Italian racetrack Ben Spies, the Texan known as “Elbowz,” who won the first of two World Superbike races eight years ago at Misano will


World Superbike: Tom Sykes Says He Is Healthy And Ready To Step Up His Game At Misanohttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=b5b8d8ec-6665-4355-9451-46be6b81f977
3Roadracingworld.com / 1d
Italian Return For Class-leading KRT Duo As the seventh round of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship approaches KRT riders Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes will soon reach the midpoint of the season, at the Misano World Circ...


World Superbike: Red Bull Honda Continuing With Stefan Bradl As Its Only Rider At Misanohttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=e5fd1230-d2b4-4138-9f61-136b6f2c4dd3
3Roadracingworld.com / 1d
Bradl and the Red Bull Honda World Superbike Team ready for Misano challenge Italian Round Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, Italy Round seven of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship is about to get ...



FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championship - Decisions of the SBK Commissionhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...+Championship+Decisions+of+the+SBK+Commission
1SBK / 13h
Regulation updates from the SBK Commssion held at Barcelona-Catalunya


World Superbike: FIM Considering Implementing A Control ECU Rule In 2018http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=6a949b50-5a42-41fd-86d8-d2259830acf0
3Roadracingworld.com / 7h
FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championships Changes to the Regulations for 2017 The Superbike Commission composed of Messrs Gregorio Lavilla (WorldSBK Sporting Director), Rezsö Bulcsu (FIM CCR Direc...


WorldSBK's Third Decade By The Numbershttp://www.beinsports.com/us/worldsbk/news/worldsbks-third-decade-by-the-numbers/569589
1beIN SPORTS News / 9h
WorldSBK's third decade has been dominated by such luminaries as Ben Spies, Max Biaggi, Carlos Checa, and Jonathan Rea.



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MotoGP strangeness in Spain | With Boris Mihailovichttp://www.mcnews.com.au/motogp-strangeness-spain-boris-mihailovic/
1MCNews.com.au / by Admin2 / 1d
MotoGP strangeness in Spain – With Boris Mihailovic Images by Andrew Northcott The Catalunya round […] The post MotoGP strangeness in Spain | With Boris Mihailovic appeared first on MCNews.com.au .


KTM make electronics progress at Catalunya Testhttp://www.mcnews.com.au/ktm-make-electronics-progress-catalunya-test/
MCNews.com.au / by ADMIN / 21min
Red Bull KTM make progress at three-day Catalunya Test As with the race weekend, […] The post KTM make electronics progress at Catalunya Test appeared first on MCNews.com.au .


Pirelli: "The jump to MotoGP? Never say never"https://www.gpone.com/en/2017/06/15/sbk/pirelli-the-jump-to-motogp-never-say-never.html
GPone RSS Feed / 4h
Giusti: "Superbike remains the ideal category in terms of our goals, but anything is possible. Rea's tyre? Our controls didn't reveal any problems"



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Azerbaijan Grand Prix: June, 23-25, 2017http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/news/2017/06/13/azerbaijan-grand-prix-june-23-25-2017/
1News .. / by by Pirelli / 2d
SELECTED SETS PER DRIVER Milan, June 13, 2017 – The FIA communicated to Pirelli each team’s tyre choices for the forthcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Baku, 23-25 June).


Force India considering team name changehttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-force-india-name-change-918538/
1KMotorsport.com / 1d
Mallya bought the team that was formerly known as Jordan, Midland and then Spyker and rebranded it Force India in 2008.It aimed to attract Indian sponsors and bring an Indian driver into F1.Since then, Force India has made progress up


Formula One Team Owner’s $1.4 Billion In Fraud Charges Could Get Him Kicked Out Of Britainhttp://blackflag.jalopnik.com/formula-one-team-owner-s-1-4-billion-in-fraud-charges-1796051766
100+Black Flag / by Alanis King / 2d
While his Formula One team continues to carry the Force India flag, owner Vijay Mallya may get forced back to India soon. Mallya, accused by Indian authorities of fraud and owing $1.4 billion to banks, could face even more charges than he


Massa column: I'm ready to stay in F1 in 2018https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-massa-column-stay-2018-918802/
100+Motorsport.com / 12h
A Formula 1 race that ends after just three corners is one of those things that you want to forget very quickly.In Canada, we had the potential for a really good result. Both myself and Williams Martini Racing knew that Montreal would be a


Ferrari to test Shield at Silverstone?http://www.pitpass.com/59340/Ferrari-to-test-Shield-at-Silverstone
1Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 1d
It is claimed that Ferrari will be the first team to try the new Shield cockpit safety device.


Honda struggling with dyno correlationhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/honda-f1-engines-mclaren-dyno-918068/
1KMotorsport.com / 2d
The Japanese manufacturer has been working on significant tweaks to its V6 engine in a bid to improve reliability and performance and close the gap to rivals.It had hoped to introduce its first major performance upgrade of the


Insight: Why have Honda struggled so much in F1? Maybe this is the reasonhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...ggled-so-much-in-f1-maybe-this-is-the-reason/
100+James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 4h
Formula 1 is an incestuous business. People are baffled about how the world’s largest engine maker, Honda, could have got its hybrid turbo engine programme so wrong, year after year. And perhaps the explanation lies in the fact that it has


McLaren "can’t keep doing this" with Honda - Brownhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-news-mclaren-honda-brown-917917/
500+Motorsport.com / 1d
Alonso had run strongly in the first part of the race, before making a late pitstop.He looked destined for 10th place until he was forced to stop at the hairpin, where he subsequently paid an impromptu visit to the grandstands.The


[ENGLISH] MiniDrivers - 9x07 - 2017 Canadian GP

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Other Racing News

2017 Isle of Man TT Recap | Winners & Fatalities (+ Video)http://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...n-tt-results-recap-winners-fatalities-deaths/
1Ultimate Motorcycling / by Ron Lieback / 1d
2017 Isle of Man TT Recap: Here's our annual recap of the 2017 IOM TT, where Huthinson claimed his 16th TT win but also broke a leg. The post 2017 Isle of Man TT Recap | Winners & Fatalities (+ Video) appeared first on Ultimate


Why Formula E's needless risk must be stoppedhttp://www.eurosport.com/formula-e/...s-risk-must-be-stopped_sto6216526/story.shtml
1formula e / Eurosport.com / 1d
Nelson Piquet Jr has warned the FIA it is risking a serious accident by not clamping down on unsafe releases in Formula E .


Why Formula E Matters To Car Manufacturershttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vysj_v_nAxw
2FIA Formula E Championship (uploads) on YouTube / by FIA Formula E Championship / 2d
These days it's rare to find a car manufacturer that isn't rapidly developing their expertise in hybrid and full-electric drivetrains. With electric cars now widely regarded as being key to improving air quality in our cities and aiding in the fight


How Electric Cars Harvest Energy From Braking: Julius Baer Electrified Visions Episode 3https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTAUlxsWdHY
5FIA Formula E Championship / 2d


IndyCar 101 with Professor B: Telemetry

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12th June: 35th America's Cup Race Round-Up

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

The 2017 BMW 530i confirms the death of the driver's car.https://www.forbes.com/sites/danroth/2017/06/15/do-drivers-cars-even-matter-anymore/
4Forbes - Business / by Dan Roth, Contributor / 2h
During a week with the 2017 BMW 530i, the graying of the segment became obvious. When drivers would rather be riders, performance takes on a different meaning.


BMW Won’t Develop a New Sub-Brand to Rival Mercedes-Maybachhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/13/bmw-wont-develop-new-sub-brand-rival-mercedes-maybach/
6Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 2d
According to latest reports, BMW has no plans to build a brand to rival the Mercedes-Maybach. Several BMW executives have reiterated over time that Rolls-Royce is their response to the demands of high-end customers, and one

BMW Blogs :
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OTHER CAGE NEWS

1936 Lincoln-Zephyr V12 “Twin-Grille”http://silodrome.com/lincoln-zephyr-v12-twin-grille/
100+Silodrome / by James McBride / 16h
1936 Lincoln-Zephyr V12 “Twin-Grille” A Brief History of the Lincoln-Zephyr V12 The Lincoln-Zephyr V12 made its first appearance in 1936, its impressive V12 engine was a stark contrast to its competitors – namely the LaSalle with its


McLaren 570S Spider officially revealed ahead of Goodwood debuthttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ider-officially-revealed-ahead-goodwood-debut
300+Autocar RSS Feed / 1d
The Spider uses an electrically operated, two-part folding roof mechanism that’s similar to the one fitted to the 650S and 675LT Spiders New 570S Spider gets same supercar pace as coupé sibling with a £19,445 premium; public debut set


2017 Ford GT Reviewed by its Real Ownerhttps://www.supercars.net/blog/2017-ford-gt-reviewed-by-its-owner/
1Supercars.net / by Mark Leofe Capayas / 1d
Forgive this very long video review of a 2017 Ford GT . It might be long but it really offers an in-depth look at the 2017 Ford GT by owner, Andy Frisella. This Ford GT is the first to see paint right off of Lamborghini’s color palette. Watch


Apple finally admits to developing autonomous techhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/13/apple-finally-admits-developing-autonomous-tech/
13Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia / 1d
While everyone sort of knew that Apple was in the autonomous car game, it was never really official, as Apple had been quite secretive about its “Project Titan”. When asked about it, Apple CEO Tim Cook would always give sort of false truths


Chevy Corvette Sales in Canada Skyrocketed in May, While Americans Bought Fewerhttp://www.thedrive.com/news/11465/...yrocketed-in-may-while-americans-bought-fewer
35TheDrive / by Aaron Brown / 2d
General Motors saw a massive increase in Canadian Chevrolet Corvette deliveries in May when compared to did the same month in 2016, while American dealers moved fewer 'Vettes than they did last year, according to GM



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FWIW

Would BMW return to Formula 1?

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This question that has been floating around since the day after BMW announced they were leaving Formula 1. The war between Ecclestone and FOTA was maddening. Ending the cash drain a factory Formula 1 team represents was an increasing priority as post economic crash realities settled in.. Would they come back when the dust settled on the FOTA wars and the auto industry recovered from the economic crash? Would we ever hear BMW engines in the Formula1 paddocks again?

When Ron Dennis began questioning McLaren’s relationship with Mercedes my ears perked up. Dennis was frustrated with Mercedes at the time and was of the growing belief that McLaren could not and would never compete for the constructors championship with a customer engine supplied by Mercedes or any engine manufacturer with a team in the constructor championship. The secret hope of many Roundel fans was for a BMW return as an engine supplier.

I had questioned the purchase of Sauber and the shift to being a full constructor. Since the 2000 season supplying engines for Williams, BMW engines were in search of a chassis that could take advantage of the power they were able to produce. Williams was not the answer. The purchase of Sauber and the creation of BMW Sauber F1 held unfulfilled promise. After ten seasons it was an uncompleted quest. Would a storied builder [McLaren] with an ever improving chassis be the enticement to bring the Roundel back to Formula 1? The Honda deal with McLaren did not end the secret hopes of some. The troubled relationship fanned the embers of that hope to keep them alive.

In January the Gnomes of Munich made it clear they had no intention of returning to Formula 1http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/128008. They pointed to their efforts in DTMhttps://www.bmw-motorsport.com/en/topics/fahrzeuge/bmw-m4-dtm.html and GTEhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bmw-confirms-m8-gte-for-2018-debut/ along with their plans to go full time Formula e[/b] racing in 2018 as reason enough not to join the Formula 1 Circus again.

Part of me wants to believe there is a secret Bavarian skunkworks waiting for the right time to take the engine they have been fine tuning to a waiting race car. However, not for the reasons you might think at first.

I am a Tifosi and am truly enjoying the fight between the Prancing Horse and the Silver Arrow. I don’t need a Roundel thrown into the mix to cause cognitive dissonance once again. For me those headaches went away at the end of the 2009 season. No, for me it is the link between BMW’s Formula 1 engines and the inline four (I4) cradled in the S 1000 RR chassis that had me hoping for the return to open wheeled racing. Dig into almost any aspect of the RR and you find a link to BMW’s Formula 1 days. The engine design has roots in the physical layout of the cylinders, cylinder head and cam design of the Formula 1 engine. The electronics of the engine management system with its internal engine controls and how it talks to the chassis are in many ways lifted from the lessons of Formula 1. The tight curves of some of the body panels caused problems in production. A trip to the Formula 1 shop for some consultation helped sort that out. Every part of my motorcycle loving being called out for a new Formula 1 effort that would in turn spawn a new S 1000 RR power plant.

In my fantasy, inhaling F1 fuel and exhaust fumes had me dreaming of a new S 1000 RR v 2018 and a revised I4 - 1000 line. In that high octane fantasy a new V4 RR engine, sliced from one end of the F1 engine, would be revealed for privateers to take racing.

This would free the I4 line to be honed in other ways. I added CCs to go toe to toe with the growing number of 1200cc machines. I shrunk the engine in CCs or cut a cylinder off to create a 750cc bike too long missing from the line. The garage of my mind filled up with more and more motorcycle engines created as a result of the return of the Roundel to Formula 1 as an engine supplier.

But the gnomes have made it clear that will not happenhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/02/06/bmw-says-no-plans-return-formula-1/. As the high octane funes clear from my head the new motorcycles powered by F1 inspired engines begin to fade and finally the garage in my mind is just a jumbled mess; much like the one I walk through every day.

Wait!

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What’s that smell? ... ozone I think. ...

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Hope is the last thing to die.


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BIKE CANDY

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"Monoton" R1100 GS / Deep Creek Cycleworkshttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/06/monoton-r1100-gs-deep-creek-cycleworks.html
2Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 10h
- Deep Creek Cycleworks - photo Raf Leuris


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Motoism GL500-JPNhttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/06/motoism-gl500-jpn.html
100+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 1d
„Ride it like you stole it.“ We like motorcyles bad guy style. If you do so, you either steal one of our bikes, or you get your hands on your very own. Certainly, we prefer the latter. With this slogan, Motoism present this motorcycle. Building


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Triumph Thruxton Projecthttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/06/triumph-thruxton-project.html
100+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 1d
Il Cafe Racer Festival è stata l'occasione per Triumph France di mostrare il lavoro del Triumph Thruxton Pojeect , dove le concessionarie sono state chiamate a interpretare le nuova classica inglese che poi si sono sfidate sul classico 1/8 di


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Superbike Style: A BMW R nineT with a classic racer vibehttp://www.bikeexif.com/workhorse-bmw-r-ninet-racer
2KBike EXIF Update / by Wesley Reyneke / 1d
That muscular 80s superbike style is one we’ll never grow tired of—especially with shops like AC Sanctuary keeping the dream alive. But who would’ve thought that the BMW R nineT could wear it so well? Thanks to Brice Hennebert,
 
Tuesday Reader: 20 June 2017

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Beemer

The 17th BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen from 7 – 9 July 2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...artenkirchen-from-7-–-9-july-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 9h
Three days of pure BMW Motorrad.

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BMW G 310 R estreia no segundo semestre por R$ 21.900https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...-no-segundo-semestre-por-r-21-900?language=pt
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 3h

São Paulo, June 19, 2017 - Awaited with great expectation by lovers of motorcycles, the unprecedented BMW G 310 R already has a suggested price defined: R $ 21,900. The brand new roadster, which marks BMW Motorrad's entry into the national 500-cylinder motorcycle segment, is already being produced in the new BMW Group's own factory in Manaus (AM) and will make its debut in the network of authorized dealers in the second half of this year year.


BMW Motorsport News

BMW S 1000 RR rider Torres fights for victory in the Superbike World Championship – Five wins and ten podiums for the BMW racers in Italy, Great Britain and France.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...in-italy-great-britain-and-france?language=en\
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 7h
A BMW S 1000 RR racer caused a stir in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship at the weekend: Jordi Torres (ESP) of the privateer BMW Althea Racing Team fought for victory in Sunday’s race at Misano (ITA), keeping the

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MINI wins Italian Baja 2017 – Round 6, FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...fia-cross-country-rally-world-cup?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 11h
Munich. Jakub Przygonski (POL) and Tom Colsoul (BEL) of Orlen Team celebrated two superb results at the end of the 24th edition of the Italian Baja 2017. Not only did the popular duo take the overall win but also celebrated the


BMW Motorsport News - Issue 23/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-23/2017?language=en
3BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW provides official fleet of cars at the 24 Hours of Le Mans – Šenkýř Motorsport celebrates two wins in two races in Most.


Another podium for BMW at the Hungaroring: Maxime Martin finishes third on Sunday after a strong catch-up race.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...nday-after-a-strong-catch-up-race?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
The BMW teams had another podium to celebrate after Sunday’s race at the Hungaroring (HUN). After Timo Glock (GER) and Bruno Spengler (CAN) had finished second and third on Saturday, Maxime Martin (BEL) finished third on


Two podiums for BMW: Glock and Spengler finish second and third in Hungary thanks to a daring strategy.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ngary-thanks-to-a-daring-strategy?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 2d
Timo Glock (GER) and Bruno Spengler (CAN) finished second and third in Saturday’s turbulent race at the Hungaroring (HUN) after a strong catch-up race, which saw them claim the third and fourth podiums of the season for BMW


Bimmer

The first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo. All you need to know.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns1xjy0YynI
98BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 9h
In this clip you´ll learn all you need to know about the first-ever BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo. This car combines the long-distance comfort of a luxury sedan and an alluring coupé style. We´ll show and explain the exterior design, the


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

This onboard BMW HP4 Race footage from the Isle of Man is bananas!http://www.motofire.com/2017/06/news/onboard-bmw-hp4-race-footage-isle-man-bananas/
10Motofire / 13h
Lap of the Isle of Man TT course with Peter Hickman riding will make your eyes bleed (in a good way). Sure, this year’s TT was almost literally a washout, but that doesn’t mean that it didn’t have its moments. Aside from the drama


BMW G 310 R launch delayed till 2018http://www.autocarindia.com/auto-ne...ium=rss&utm_campaign=Autocar+India+Bikes+feed - India
Autocar India / 15h
The single-cylinder roadster will hit India next year as the company looks at expanding its dealer network first.
FWIW Hmmm...



OTHER MANUFACTURERS

What's Behind the Harley-Davidson Reductions?https://www.gurufocus.com/news/532658/whats-behind-the-harleydavidson-reductions
3Motorcycle News / 22h
Things are not coming easily for Harley-Davidson Inc. , which has seen a slowdown in activity in the first half of the year. The second half should see an increase in shipments to offset the 10% decline in the first period.


Polaris® Slingshot® Debuts Their Three Wheeled Roadster To The Action Sports World At Nitro World Games In Salt Lake Cityhttp://ir.polaris.com/investors/new...ro-World-Games-In-Salt-Lake-City/default.aspx
Polaris Industries Inc. Press Releases / 4h



MC NEWS

Possible changes coming for Quebec motocyclistshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/06/16/possible-changes-coming-for-quebec-motocyclists/
17Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff / 16h
Some suggested rulebook changes from the provincial police could benefit riders, but some ideas will be bad for motorcyclists. Source


AirQuadOne could be your flying quadbikehttp://newatlas.com/airquadone-vtol/50085/
15New Atlas / by Ben Coxworth / 1h
At the upcoming Paris Air Show, European consortium Neva Aerospace will be presenting a new concept for a personal VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft. Known as AirQuadOne, plans call for the fully-electric vehicle to be able


Honda pushes automatic transmissionhttps://motorbikewriter.com/honda-pushes-automatic-transmission/
Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 4h
Honda Australia is promoting its automatic Dual-Clutch Transmission on the new Africa Twin adventure bike by offering the upgrade for free. Apart from scooters, there are few bikes that have a clutchless shift transmission, although


Suzuki’s new patent shows MotoGP style GSX-RR getting new road-friendly fairing lowershttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/38901/s...-rr-getting-new-road-friendly-fairing-lowers/
1MoreBikes / 13h
Suzuki has just filed a patent for extensive bodywork changes to a motorcycle that’s the spitting image of the firm’s MotoGP machine. There’s nothing to say that Suzuki isn’t spending money, time and effort putting in patents on a race-


Cycle World publisher to provide motorcycle content on Military Timeshttp://www.dealernews.com/cycle-world-publisher-provide-motorcycle-content-military-times/
1Dealernews / by Press Release / 9h
“The men and women of our military are three times more likely to purchase and enjoy a motorcycle than the general population,” said Andy Leisner, senior vice president and managing director of Bonnier Motorcycle Group. IRVINE, CA


360 Degrees Of Erzberghttp://dirtbikemagazine.com/360-degrees-of-erzberg/
DIrt Bike Magazine / by Ron Lawson / 35min



The End Is Nigh for the Ducati 1299 Panigalehttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ducati-1299-panigale-end-laguna-seca/
500+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 8h
That Ducati is about to debut a V4 superbike is perhaps the worst-kept secret right now in the motorcycle industry, and when we saw the Ducati 1299 Panigale S Anniversario late last year, we were sure this would be last “new”


Royal Enfield unveils awesome ‘custom’ specials at Waves and Wheels showhttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/38953/r...ome-custom-specials-at-waves-and-wheels-show/
7MoreBikes / 15h
Royal Enfield has shown off two new ‘custom’ creations at the Wheels and Waves event in Biarritz – and has pretty much shot the next generation bikes in the foot because the two ‘project’ models it’s shown are so bang-on-the-money



RIDING

10 tips for learning a new track (or road)https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/10-tips-for-learning-a-new-track-or-road
4RevZilla Articles / 14h
Speed - Drama = Fun. That's the formula. Here are some ways to achieve it.



GEAR

4 Motorcycle Phone Mounts Reviewedhttps://www.webbikeworld.com/r5/motorcycle-phone-mount-review/
16webBikeWorld.com / by rss@webbikeworld.com (Rick K.) / 13h
Review and comparison of four motorcycle smartphone mounts, with a winner.



TECH

MC Garage Video: How To Check and Adjust Motorcycle Chain Tensionhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/h...motorcycle-chain-tension-mc-garage-video-tips
1Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning / 1h
MC Garage Back to the basics of bike maintenance. Chain tension is basic maintenance, but lots of people neglect it. In this video from the MC Garage, Ari shows you how to check and adjust your chain slack.



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The Racing Sheet

BSB: Tyco BMW confirm Giugliano splithttp://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport...17/june/bsb-tyco-bmw-confirm-giugliano-split/
This will allow Tyco BMW to continue in the championship in the best possible way, letting me focus on my full recovery, in order to return to riding as soon as possible.


Bruce McLaren at Le Manshttp://www.mclaren.com/formula1/inside-the-mtc/bruce-mclaren-24-hours-le-mans-2119660/
11McLaren Honda / 15h
Inside the MTC In the week of what promises to be a classic Le Mans 24 Hours it’s worth recalling that Bruce McLaren contested the event on eight occasions, winning at his sixth attempt in 1966, at the wheel of a works Ford. Bruce


Cottonballs: A missed opportunityhttp://www.racecar-engineering.com/blogs/cottonballs-a-missed-opportunity/
1Racecar Engineering / by Andrew Cotton / 2h
The ACO announced new hybrid regulations for 2020, but has missed a golden opportunity to encourage new manufacturer participation in the future. Rumours first circulated in the German magazine Motorsport Aktuell after the


Le Mans Lets Porsche's New Mid-Engine 911 Shed Some Weight For Qualifying Too Slowlyhttp://blackflag.jalopnik.com/le-mans-lets-porsches-new-mid-engine-911-shed-some-weig-1796192502
54Black Flag / by Stef Schrader / 25min
While it’s nowhere near as dramatic as the move last year to try to slow down the race-leading Ford GTs and Ferrari 488s, the 24 Hours of Le Mans once again is handing a last-minute tweak to try and figure out how to make a new car


The complicated art of driving an LMP1 carhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/141499-the-complicated-art-of-driving-an-lmp1-car
WEC / 14min
Racing an LMP1 hybrid isn't just about driving fast. Sure, that's part of it, but as factory Porsche driver Nick Tandy explains, there's way more to it. The art of winning in just about any category ...
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The 24 Hours of LeMans - 2017

Buemi Leads Toyota 1-2 After Opening Hour at 24H Le Manshttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/buemi-leads-toyota-1-2-after-opening-hour-of-24h-le-mans/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Luke Smith / 28min
Photo: Vision Sport Agency Sebastien Buemi leads the 24 Hours of Le Mans for Toyota Gazoo Racing after one hour of racing, fighting back from a poor start to take the lead after the opening round of pit stops in LMP1. Starting in the No. 8


DC Racing “Started to Dream” of “Impossible” Overall Victoryhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/dc-racing-started-to-dream-of-impossible-overall-victory/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Luke Smith / 16h
Photo: Vision Sport Agency Despite flirting with an “impossible” overall victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on Sunday, the Jackie Chan DC Racing team was left overjoyed with its charge to second in the final classification and a double


Rebellion Stripped of Overall 24H Le Mans Podium, Disqualifiedhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/rebellion-stripped-of-overall-24h-le-mans-podium/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Jake Kilshaw / 5h
Photo: Vision Sport Agency Rebellion Racing has been stripped of its overall podium in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, after being found to have run un-homologated bodywork to ease access to the starter motor on its No. 13 Oreca 07


Le Mans Claims Its First Car Of 2017http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/le-mans-claims-its-first-car-of-2017-1796193143
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GIF GIF via 24 Heures du Mans The No. 88 Proton Racing Porsche 911 RSR just became the first retirement from this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Porsche was hit by the No. 26 G-Drive/TDS LMP2—a car that had started the race from



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FRIDAY

FIM Superbike & Supersport World Championship - Decisions of the SBK Commissionhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...+Championship+Decisions+of+the+SBK+Commission
1SBK / 1d
Regulation updates from the SBK Commssion held at Barcelona-Catalunya


Althea BMW hard at work at Misanohttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/06/16/althea-bmw-hard-at-work-at-misano/?lang=en
1Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 7h
Althea BMW hard at work at Misano Misano Adriatico (Italy), Friday 16 June 2017 The Althea BMW Racing team is busy on track at the Misano World Circuit, taking part in round 7 of the Superbike World Championship with its SBK riders


2017 Misano World Supersport FP1 Results: Caricasulo Dominates Sessionhttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/06/16/2017_misano_world_supersport_fp1_results.html
3MotoMatters.com / by Jared Earle / 14h
Federico Caricasulo was quickest throughout the session, only ceding the top spot briefly to Kenan Sofuoglu early on and Lucas Mahias later. Mahias finished the session second quickest ahead of Jules Cluzel and PJ Jacobsen. Kenan


Rea fastest on opening day at Misanohttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Rea+fastest+on+opening+day+at+Misano
1SBK / 12h
World Champion tops the Friday timesheets in FP2 session


2017 Misano WorldSBK Friday Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/06/17/2017_misano_worldsbk_friday_press.html
MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 23min
Press releases from the organizers and teams after the first day of practice at Misano: Rea fastest on opening day at Misano World Champion tops the Friday timesheets in FP2 session


Friday Highlights on #RiminiWorldSBK

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SATURDAY

2017 Misano World Superbike FP3 Results: Melandri Quickest Overallhttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/06/17/2017_misano_world_superbike_fp3_results.html
2MotoMatters.com / by Jared Earle / 6h
Marco Menaldri sets the fastest time of the weekend, nine thousandths of a second quicker than Jonathan Rea. Chaz Davies and Tom Sykes round out the top four in this untimed session.


2017 Misano World Superbike Superpole Results: A Satellite-Dished Wheel?https://motomatters.com/results/2017/06/17/2017_misano_world_superbike_superpole.html
3MotoMatters.com / by Jared Earle / 4h
Superpole one took place on a warm morning. Eleven riders competed for two places with Lorenzo Savadori and Randy Krummenacher in the top two spots.

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Ducati 'hub cap', the devil is in the detailhttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/06/17/sbk/ducati-hub-cap-the-devil-is-in-the-detail.html
GPone RSS Feed / 3h
A carbon lenticular wheel, mounted at the front, has been tested on Chaz Davies' bike for the first time

Doctors optimistic, Davies may race at Laguna Secahttps://www.gpone.com/en/2017/06/19/sbk/doctors-optimistic-davies-may-race-at-laguna-seca.html
GPone RSS Feed / 12h
Chaz's condition is improving and he was start physiotherapy to prepare for the American race


Misano WorldSBK Debrief – Saturdayhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wsbk/misano-world-superbike-debrief-saturday-race-1-2017/
14Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Kent Brockman / 1d
A last lap crash at the Misano circuit saw Jonathan Rea and Chaz Davies clash, but afterwards the respect that they hold for each other was made clear. The pair has had a fractious relationship this year, which came to a peak after their Parc


SUNDAY

Marvelous Melandri takes 100th Italian victory at Misanohttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Melandri+secures+first+win+of+the+season
8SBK / 1d
Italian rider wins home race, with Rea and Sykes also on the podium


Davies declared unfit for Misano Race Twohttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Davies+fractures+vertebrae+in+Race+One+crash
10SBK / 2d
Aruba.it Racing – Ducati unable to race with fractured vertebrae


2017 Misano World Superbike Sunday Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/06/18/2017_misano_world_superbike_sunday_press.html
4MotoMatters.com / by Press Release / 1d
Press releases from the teams and organizers after the racing on Sunday at Misano:

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Fourth for Torres and Althea BMW at Misanohttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/06/17/fourth-for-torres-and-althea-bmw-at-misano/?lang=en
1Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 2d
Fourth for Torres and Althea BMW at Misano Misano Adriatico (Italy), Saturday 17 June 2017 A first Superbike race at the Misano World Circuit that proved ‘hot’ in all senses of the word for the Althea BMW Racing team, scoring its best result


2017 Misano World Superbike Race One Results: Predictably Unpredictablehttps://motomatters.com/results/2017/06/17/2017_misano_world_superbike_race_one.html
1MotoMatters.com / by Jared Earle / 1h
Twenty one riders lined up for twenty one laps of Misano and everyone chose the same rear tyre and Chaz Davies didn’t fit the carbon wok to his rear wheel.


2017 World Superbike Championship Standings After Race 13, Misano, Italyhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/06/18/2017_world_superbike_championship.html
2MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 1d
WorldSBK standings after the first race at Misano: Round Number: 7 Year: 2017


2017 Misano World Superbike Race Two Results: Could The Reverse Grid Finally Make A Difference?https://motomatters.com/results/2017/06/18/2017_misano_world_superbike_race_two.html
3MotoMatters.com / by Jared Earle / 1d
As with all Sunday races this year, the front three grid places are based on where riders finished in the Saturday race. Twenty laps of Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli under a clear Italian sky. In spite of a tyre acting unusually yesterday,


2017 World Supersport Championship Standings After Race 7, Misano, Italyhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/06/18/2017_world_supersport_championship.html
2MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 1d
WorldSSP standings after Misano: Round Number: 7 Year: 2017


Torres and Althea BMW denied the podium at Misano; Faccani wins the Stock1000 racehttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/06...sano-faccani-wins-the-stock1000-race/?lang=en
Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 1d
Torres and Althea BMW denied the podium at Misano; Faccani wins the Stock1000 race Misano Adriatico (Italy), Sunday 18 June 2017 The seventh World Superbike round has concluded at the Misano World Circuit and it proved


A Stock1000 race of two parts for Althea MF84 at Misanohttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/06...-two-parts-for-althea-mf84-at-misano/?lang=en
Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 1d
A Stock1000 race of two parts for Althea MF84 at Misano Misano Adriatico (Italy), Sunday 18 June 2017 A hard-fought Stock1000 race for the Althea MF84 team and rider Julian Puffe at the Misano World Circuit. Young rider Puffe



MotoGP might need Barcelona surface "ultimatum"https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-might-need-barcelona-surface-ultimatum-919200/
91Motorsport.com / 2d
The state of the existing track surface, laid in 2007, was a point of contention throughout the Catalunya Grand Prix weekend.Riders were unhappy about a lack of grip and an increase in the number of bumps, and some also criticised


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FIA releases 2018 F1 calendarhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/21280
3F1Technical.net . Motorsport news / by Steven De Groote / 4h
The FIA's annual Sport Conference Week was this morning kicked off with a meeting of the Motor Sport Council at the Federation's Geneva Headquarters. In it, the 18-race Formula One calendar was approved, along with setting 16-17


China & Singapore Grands Prix in doubt for 2018http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/40326509
22BBC Sport - Formula 1 / 7h
The Chinese and Singapore Grands Prix are listed as provisional on the first release of the official calendar for 2018.

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Tech analysis: The changes that helped Mercedes dominatehttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-tech-mercedes-canada-918216/
100+Motorsport.com / 17h
The Silver Arrows' struggle to create the correct temperature in the tyres throughout qualifying saw Hamilton miss out on Q3 in the principality, with the Briton suggesting that tyre temperatures differed on all four corners of the


Haas healthier place than old F1 teams - Magnussenhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-magnussen-haas-healthier-place-919114/
100+Motorsport.com / 8h
Haas is the Dane's third F1 team in four years, having spent two years at McLaren - as race driver and then reserve - followed by a year driving for Renault last season.Sources at both Renault and McLaren have questioned his work ethic


Force India admits it should have tried team order swaphttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-force-india-perez-ocon-swap-919224/
100+Motorsport.com / 12h
The team was embroiled in controversy in Montreal when Perez was reluctant to voluntarily move over for Ocon as the pair tried to find a way past Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo.In the end, Ricciardo held on for third and both Force Indias


Talk of new Chinese F1 teamhttp://www.pitpass.com/59349/Talk-of-new-Chinese-F1-team
6Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 13h
Christian Horner reveals Red Bull employees approached as Chinese consortium eyes F1 entry.


Opinion: Could McLaren join forces with Alfa Romeo?https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/opinion-f1-mclaren-alfa-romeo-919226/
2KMotorsport.com / 15h
Rumours that McLaren was considering a future without Honda first surfaced several months ago, but the situation is now beyond that stage, and it's no secret that the management of the Woking team has been actively seeking an



Other Racing News

New LMP1 regulations revealed for 2020 WEChttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/06/17/new-lmp1-regulations-revealed-2020-wec/
News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 2h
Moveable or active aerodynamics will be allowed in LMP1 when new regulations come into force for the 2020 World Endurance Championship


Le Mans Begs Porsche To Stay By Mandating Plug-In Hybrids For Its Top Class In 2020http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/le-mans-begs-porsche-to-stay-by-mandating-plug-in-hybri-1796175966
100+Black Flag / by Stef Schrader / 5h
The Automobile Club de l’Ouest announced the next set of rules for the top class of Le Mans prototypes in the world: LMP1. Big changes on the way include active aerodynamics, various cost-cutting measures and perhaps most


The Mighty J Class
Published on Jun 16, 2017
The J Class were sailed in the America's Cup in the 1930s and have always had a cult following for their majestic beauty. The J Class are currently experiencing a resurgence in the sailing community, and a historic fleet of 7 J Class have gathered in Bermuda ahead of the America's Cup J Class Regatta.

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17th June: Race Round-Up

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18th June: Race Round-Up

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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

G-Power BMW Z4 sDrive18i Goes Up to 204 HPhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/16/g-power-bmw-z4-sdrive18i-goes-204-hp/
200+Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 6h
Usually when the G-Power name is mentioned people expect ludicrous amounts of power and stretching the performance envelope to the absolute limit. The German tuner is known for its 1,000-hp creations and we enjoy every single one


BMW to invest Rs 130 cr in India to rev up operationshttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...to-rev-up-operations/articleshow/59203689.cms
1Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 1d
On new product launches, he said: "As part of our power to lead strategy, product offensive starts. In next two weeks, we will be launching the new 5 Series."


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Insight: where luxury cars go to diehttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/industry/insight-where-luxury-cars-go-die
5Autocar RSS Feed / 5h
A large chunk of Flying Spares’ business used to come from supplying old Rollers for banger racing, when this was fashionable. When Rolls-Royces and Bentleys come to their natural ends, their parts can keep other models running.


$1.9 million sportscar Koenigsegg Regera sold out!http://overdrive.in/news/1-9-million-sportscar-koenigsegg-regera-sold-out/
1OVERDRIVE / by Team OD / 19h
The Koenigsegg Regera can reach a speed of 400kmph in as little as 20 seconds


Here's How Different Wheel Sizes Affect Performancehttp://jalopnik.com/heres-how-different-wheel-sizes-affect-performance-1796173074
400+Jalopnik / by Kristen Lee / 6h
Picture this: you’re optioning out your new car and you get down to the tires and wheels part of the build. You have the option of 17-inch, 18-inch or 19-inch wheels. Which do you choose? This is an important decision, because not only



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FWIW

What would be on your criteria list to make a town motorcycle friendly? Motorbike Writer gives a take from Down Under.

Motorcycle Friendly status may be regulatedhttps://motorbikewriter.com/motorcycle-friendly-status/
1Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 5h
There are moves to regulate the granting of Motorcycle Friendly Town status with a long list of essential and desired requirements for councils, pubs, cafes, restaurants, accommodation and service stations. FILL IN THE QUICK 6-


Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manual: Marriagehttp://silodrome.com/haynes-owners-workshop-manual-marriage/
5Silodrome / by James McBride / 2h
Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manual: Marriage Haynes Owner’s Workshop Manuals are an absolute staple in many people’s garages – typically the first thing many people do when they buy a vintage British car is buy the



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Vintage BMW With Fuel Injected VW Enginehttp://bavarianmotorradworld.com/2017/06/06/vintage-bmw-with-fuel-injected-vw-engine/
Bavarian Motorrad World » Feed / by Over The Line Magazine / 10d
By Adam Arcane, words and photos Brent is a retired pilot for a major airline who lives North of San Fran in a vineyard. He has a full shop and is surrounded by the things he loves, such as his perfect BSA Goldstar, and his pristine and rare


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Ritmo Serenohttp://www.ritmo-sereno.com/usedbike/archives/2017/06/003799.html
Ritmo Sereno / by ritmo / 8h FOR SALE
Manufacturer: BMW car name: R75 / 5 price: 1,300,000yen (consumption tax registration fee separate) vehicle number 001 inquiry form 73 year mileage 9,195 km very good degree. R75 / 5. Arrived. Of course, the engine No. frame No. is also matched. / 5


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Bmw K75:: Moto Adonishttp://www.8negro.es/2017/06/bmw-k75-moto-adonis.html
28negro / by Trader / 17min
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All-terrain BMW K 100 customhttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/38974/terrain-bmw-k-100-custom/
MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 14h
Italian custom house, Gessi Motorcycles has unveiled its latest creation – an awesome all- terrain BMW K 100. BMW K series machines have been customised for years – they’re widely available on the market, they’re generally priced quite
 
Friday Reader: 23 June 2017

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MotherShip News

Beemer

„My motorcycle is my tool.“http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6845
BMW Motorrad News / 11h
Since he was fifteen years old, actor Hannes Jaenicke has been obsessed with motorcycles. His dedication to environmental protection began at around the same time. In the interview, he tells us how he arrived at these passions, why


Bimmer

BMW i once again wins International Engine of the Year Award.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...national-engine-of-the-year-award?language=en
23BMW Group PressClub Global / 10h
In the world’s leading engine competition for the third year running the plug-in hybrid drive system powering of the BMW i8 (fuel consumption combined: 2.1 l/100 km [134.5 mpg imp]*; CO2 emissions combined: 49.0 g/km*) tops its class.



BMW Group News

Livestream "Built in the US: The All-New BMW X3" Spartanburg, USA.
BMW Group PressClub USA / 10min
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...all-new-bmw-x3-spartanburg-usa?language=en_US
The BMW Group Press Conference featuring the world premiere of the all-new BMW X3 in the BMW Group Spartanburg Plant will be transmitted live in the internet at www.live.bmwgroup.com and www.press.bmwgroup.com.


Intense BMW action in Overdrive movie trailer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifJrMJFvGig
23BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 9h
An action-packed, high-octane adventure film featuring Scott Eastwood and Freddie Thorp as the Foster half-brothers who steal high-class, high value, rare sports cars in the south of France. A “grand coup” with that typical French flair,


MINI

Mini At Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...oodwood-festival-of-speed-2017?language=en_GB
BMW Group PressClub UK / 2h
• MINI Countryman PHEV, the brand’s first ever plug-in hybrid model showcased on the Hill Climb • New for 2017, the MINI Countryman base camp with picnic benches and AUTOHOME roof tent on display • MINI’s youngest ever model

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MINI Plant Oxford women named ‘Rising Stars’ in UK industry top-100 list
BMW Group PressClub UK / 2h
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/unit...s’-in-uk-industry-top-100-list?language=en_GB
Three women at MINI Plant Oxford have been named among the top-100 female ‘Rising Stars’ of the UK automotive industry.



Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Celebrates Largest Gathering Of Rolls-Royces In The Worldhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...ring-of-rolls-royces-in-the-world?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 56min
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates the largest gathering of Rolls-Royces in the world at the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts’ Club Annual Concours and Rally, in the Club’s Diamond Jubilee year. The spectacular setting of Burghley House in


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Recalls

Bmw ( 17v377000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
8KVehicles Recalls / 2h
Dated: JUN 14, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2018 M760Li xDrive vehicles. The affected vehicles may have had incorrect engine oil cooler line installed, causing an oil leak in the engine...


BMW issued a recall on the 7 SERIES modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017305
Transport Canada / 4h
Certain vehicles may have had a replacement/spare part left rear tail lamp installed during a dealer service visit which did not contain a rear reflex reflector, thus failing to comply with the requirements of...


BMW issued a recall on the 7 SERIES modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017306
Transport Canada / 4h
On certain vehicles equipped with a V12 engine, an incorrect engine cooler line may have been installed, and could cause an oil leak during engine operation. If the oil cooler line leaks, oil could contact a front...

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Search for Recalls Here

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

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

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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

A Look at the Past: 1998 BMW R 1200Chttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/look-at-past-1998-bmw-r-1200c?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Art Friedman / 4h
Bikes Boxer rebellion The Cruiser staff takes a look to the past at the what BMW was bringing to the market in 1998. Here's a first look at the 1998 BMW R 1200C.


Take a Lap Around the Isle of Man TT on the BMW HP4https://www.asphaltandrubber.com/racing/lap-isle-man-tt-bmw-hp4/
100+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 1d
With five podium-finishes at this year’s Isle of Man TT, Peter Hickman is the man to watch in future TT fortnights, as the 30-year-old is showing tremendous talent and progress with his racing. Helping Hickman to those finishes in the


2018 BMW R nineT Urban G/S Review: 16 Fast Factshttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/06/22/title-2018-bmw-r-ninet-urban-gs-review/
2Ultimate Motorcycling / by Nic de Sena / 9h
2018 BMW R nineT Urban G/S Review | City Tested BMW is tapping into adventure/dual-sport motorcycle mojo from days gone by with the 2018... The post 2018 BMW R nineT Urban G/S Review: 16 Fast Facts appeared first on

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OTHER MANUFACTURERS

The rumors go on and on. Harley Davidson Returns to the mix of potential buyers.
Harley-Davidson enters race to buy Italian rival Ducati: sourceshttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-v...SKBN19C1XX?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
4KReuters: Business News / 10h
LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson is lining up a takeover bid for Italian rival Ducati, potentially bringing together two of the most famous names in motorcycling in a deal that could be worth up to 1.5

FWIW I remain skeptical in a very qualified way.

I have my doubts that Evercore was originally tasked with shopping Ducati. Rather, the original task, in my view, was to find the market value of the motorcycle company in today’s market. This would allow VW-Audi to leverage the Italian motorcycle icon in various ways while continuing to take in the growing revenue. I am beginning to qualify this with be careful when you go shopping around, it can lead to buying. In the process of determining the market value may have found real buyers.

I still think this is a rumor. What is changing in the current round of rumors for H-D, and others, is the inclusion of names investment bankers in the various countries of the rumored buyers. In the case of H-D, Goldman Sachs is added to the rumors weave for a bit of texture.

The old saying warns there are many a slip between cup and lip and in this many a slip between rumor and deal may be expected. For me, the biggest potential remaining “slip” is VWAG letting the cup slip from their hands and opting for to keep working with the status quo instead of toasting a sale.

Here’s Why That Harley/Ducati Rumor is BShttps://rideapart.com/articles/heres-harleyducati-rumor-bs
10RideApart - Recent Articles / 1h
Here’s Why That Harley/Ducati Rumor is BS Combination of brands could be successful but is unlikely to ever occur On Wednesday we posted a story about rumors that Harley-Davidson may be interested in purchasing Italian brand

FWIW Where is the financial up side for VWAG? None of the rumors adequately explain the upside for selling. The need for cash is constant but new EV moves, in China for example, have positioned the automotive portion of the company to handle its obligations. Part of that is the ongoing revenue generated by a rejuvenated Ducati is delivering to its German owners.


Harley-Davidson CEO Levatich featured on Fox Business Networkhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/news/2017/06/20/harley-davidson-ceo-featured-on-fox-business-network/
1Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 1d
Harley-Davidson CEO Matt Levatich appeared on Fox Business Network to discuss President Trump's trade policies, the current retail environment and the company's pricing strategy. The president's decision to pull out of the Trans-


Ducati Launches New Multistrada 1200 Enduro “Pro”http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/ducati-multistrada-1200-enduro-pro/
300+ADV Pulse / by ADV Pulse Staff / 4h
Ducati has launched a new “Pro” version of their popular Multistrada 1200 Enduro. According to the Italian marquee, the newest iteration of the Multistrada 1200 Enduro is “designed for riders eager to get off-road and get


Spy shots: Ducati V4 Superbike caught in actionhttps://www.morebikes.co.uk/39132/spy-shots-ducati-v4-road-ready-superbike-caught-action/
MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 2h
We’ve been sent the first photos of Ducati’s V4 Superbike project – and it looks awesome. Sources reckon that the V4 engine will borrow elements from both the Superquadro v-twin engine design, and the Desmosedici V4 – sharing much with

Another Italian rumor but this one is more fun.

Laverda unveil new prototype. Are the iconic Italian brand set to make a comeback?https://www.morebikes.co.uk/39026/l...otype-iconic-italian-brand-set-make-comeback/
1MoreBikes / by Ross Mowbray / 1d
After an 11 year absence, Laverda has just unveiled its new prototype called the SFC / 4. While it’s only a prototype at this stage, the SFC / 4 sportbike did a couple of laps of the Sydney Motorsport Park during the Sydney International

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Cleveland CycleWerks to launch bikes in India by September 2017http://www.topix.com/motorcycles/20...ch-bikes-in-india-by-september-2017?fromrss=1
5Motorcycle News / 1d
India is a very fast growing and varied market for vehicles, be it two wheelers or four. In the last year, close to 18 million two-wheelers were sold in the country, making India the largest market for two-wheelers in the world.


Confederate Fighter Creates Mayhem As Cool Motorcycle Punk, Mohawk, In Transformers: The Last Knighthttp://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...acnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5idDdyMlkZZQ8d--fgmjf5AE
Business Wire Automotive / 1h
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Confederate Fighter Creates Mayhem As Cool Motorcycle Punk, Mohawk, In Transformers: The Last Knight



MC NEWS

How More Motorcycles On The Roads Benefits Everyonehttps://rideapart.com/articles/motorcycles-roads-benefits-everyone
RideApart - Recent Articles / 3min
How More Motorcycles On The Roads Benefits Everyone How adding some adventure to your commute helps every vehicle on the road, no matter how may wheels I live in Los Angeles, where out of control congestion and traffic is just an


When Polaris Victory Made Its Way Into the Motorcycle Industryhttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/19...o-motorcycle-industry?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcycle Cruiser / by Art Friedman / 1h
Bikes North Star Rising In 1998, Polaris Victory shook up the world when it became America's long-awaited second motorcycle maker. This is a look at the cruiser they brought to the market.


Three states reclassify Slingshot licensing requirementshttp://powersportsbusiness.com/top-...-reclassify-slingshot-licensing-requirements/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 10h
Polaris Slingshot has announced New Mexico, Oklahoma and Oregon as the latest states to reclassify its autocycle licensing requirements. Slingshot drivers in these states can now operate the vehicle with a valid state driver’s license


Watch Superbike, Sidecar, Supermoto, and Off-Road Truck Racing in Utahhttp://www.motoamerica.com/watch-superbike-sidecar-supermoto-and-off-road-truck-racing-in-utah
95Cycle World / by MotoAmerica / 1h
Racing Join MotoAmerica for an on- and off-road extravaganza next weekend at Utah Motorsports Campus Join MotoAmerica for an on- and off-road extravaganza next weekend at Utah Motorsports Campus.


RIDING

How To Survive Riding Your Motorcycle In Brutal And Oppressive Summer Heathttp://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/how-to-survive-riding-your-motorcycle-in-brutal-and-opp-1796264627
100+Lifehacker / by Jerry Smith on Lanesplitter, shared by Melissa Kirsch to Lifehacker / 4h
If you had a choice you probably wouldn’t choose to ride in extremely hot weather. But you don’t always have the option, like when you’re out on a road trip and need to be home sooner than later. Assuming shedding layers of


How to Navigate With a Smartphonehttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2017/06/20/how-to-navigate-with-a-smartphone/
2RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER / 1d
We’re only eight weeks away from the Touring Weekend in Kingsport, TN! Last year we had an interesting seminar about GPS and how to create routes, but based on our follow-up survey, the seminar brought up more questions than


TECH

Motorhead 2.0 – Working in the Garage is Cool Againhttp://thekneeslider.com/motorhead-2-0-working-in-the-garage-is-cool-again/
4The Kneeslider / by Paul Crowe / 1d
The lights almost went out Motorheads start young. Sure, someone over 30 or even 40 can develop an interest in cars and high performance and begin working on engines for fun, but based on past experience, it’s more likely the teenagers



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The Racing Sheet


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PitLane Dissects Davies' Disasterhttp://www.beinsports.com/us/worldsbk/video/pitlane-dissects-davies-disaster/574289
beIN SPORTS News / 46min
#PitLane takes an in-depth look of the Chaz Davies-Jonathan Rea crash in #RiminiWorldSBK Race 1 to explain how Davies could go from an apparent victory to under his rivals wheels in less than a lap.


he third decade of WSBK history | 2008-2017http://www.mcnews.com.au/third-decade-wsbk-history-2008-2017/
1MCNews.com.au / by Admin2 / 1h
The third decade of WSBK history – 2008-2017 The third decade of World Superbike […] The post The third decade of WSBK history | 2008-2017 appeared first on MCNews.com.au .




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The Curtain Comes Up at The ‘Cathedral’http://www.beinsports.com/us/motogp/news/the-curtain-comes-up-at-the-cathedral/573764
1beIN SPORTS News / 1d
MotoGP arrives at one of its most revered Grands Prix this weekend: The Dutch TT.


Marquez: "Every race this season seems unpredictable!"http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/06/20/marquez-every-race-this-season-seems-unpredictable/232188
5news RSS on motogp.com / 15h
After a podium and a positive Catalan GP, the reigning Champion gears up for the Dutch GP


Ducati Team arrive in the Netherlands for the Dutch TT at Assenhttp://www.ducati.com/racing/motogp...he_dutch_tt_at_assen/2017/06/21/2747/index.do
Ducati RSS Feed / 11h


The Ducati Team in Assen looking to continue its winning wayshttp://www.ducati.com/news/racing/motogp/assen_preview/index.do
Ducati RSS Feed / 5h

An Unexpected MotoGP Silly Season - Who Goes Where In 2018?https://motomatters.com/analysis/2017/06/20/an_unexpected_motogp_silly_season_who.html
17MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 4h
With all twelve factory riders on two-year contracts, there wasn't supposed to be a MotoGP Silly Season in 2017, or at least, not much of one. That impression was further reinforced when the Monster Tech 3 Yamaha squad quickly tied up both


Crutchlow signs two year deal with HRC to remain at LCRhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/...wo-year-deal-with-hrc-to-remain-at-lcr/232194
5Knews RSS on motogp.com / 14h
Brit will race for LCR Honda for two more seasons as team also announce renewal of technical partnership with Japanese factory


Canet stays in Moto3 in 2018 with Estrella Galiciahttps://www.motorsport.com/moto3/news/canet-stays-in-moto3-in-2018-with-estrella-galicia-921173/
Motorsport.com / 3h
Canet, 17, made his grand prix debut last year with the Monlau-run EG 0,0 team headed by former 125cc champion Emilio Alzamora, scoring a sole podium at Phillip Island and finishing 15th in the points.The Spanish teenager currently lies




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FIA.com Azerbaijan Grand Prix http://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-30 Event and Timing Information

Grand Prix Preview


Red Bull lead practice after Perez crash | 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prix first practicehttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/23/2017-azerbaijan-grand-prix-first-practice-result-fp1/
5F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 24min
Red Bull headed first practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a sessions which was disrupted by a heavy crash for Sergio Perez.


The streets of Baku welcome F1 for the second timehttp://www.fia.com/news/streets-baku-welcome-f1-second-time
35Press release feed / by amechoulam / 8h
Sport news FIA Formula One World Championship F1 Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix F1 SEASON 2017 Sport Circuit 1SportFIA Formula One World ChampionshipCircuitF1SEASON 2017F1Formula OneAzerbaijan Grand Prix00


Haas to use 'spotters' in Baku qualifyinghttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-haas-spotters-azerbaijan-921496/
100+Motorsport.com / 1h
Kevin Magnussen was hampered by traffic in Q2 in Monaco and failed to get out of Q1 in Canada after failing to get a clear lap.Following the Canadian Grand Prix, team boss Gunther Steiner said he would consider assigning team members to
FWIW I remain skeptical of this in an F1 setting but I am curious to see the results.

Raikkonen prepared to sacrifice himself to help Vettelhttp://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2017/06/22/raikkonen-prepared-to-sacrifice-himself-to-help-vettel/
MotorSportsTalk / by Associated Press / 22min
Kimi Raikkonen is prepared to sacrifice himself in order to help Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel win a fifth Formula One title.
FWIW I found myself skeptically smiling when I read this. Kimi is saying all the right things to keep his job.

Honda Vows To Bring Slightly Less Terrible Engine To Next F1 Race: Reporthttp://blackflag.jalopnik.com/honda-vows-to-bring-slightly-less-terrible-engine-to-ne-1796265238
300+Jalopnik / by Alanis King on Black Flag, shared by Erin Marquis to Jalopnik / 1d
Pretend it’s fast. Photo credit: Mark Thompson/ Getty Images McLaren-Honda’s Formula One team is bad , and it’s not because of the drivers. It’s because the team’s car tends to break and its engine tends to fail . But not to worry, friends


Alonso, Vandoorne set for 15-place penalties in Bakuhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-alonso-vandoorne-penalty-baku-f1-921383/
300+Motorsport.com / 1h
The Japanese manufacturer has endured recurring problems with its MGU-H this season, Vandoorne suffering the latest failure in Canada practice.Honda had a countermeasure part but chose to wait until Baku, where it expects to struggle


F1 tweaks blue flag rules for Azerbaijan GPhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-blue-flag-tweak-azerbaijan-gp-921235/
200+Motorsport.com / 6h
While backmarkers are supposed to move aside for lead cars as soon as they get given a blue flag warning, the timing of that alert was changed for the start of this season.While the slower cars should get a pre-warning from their teams


Wolff admits Bottas in “an uncomfortable situation” at Mercedeshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-news-bottas-wolff-mercedes-920864/
400+Motorsport.com / 1d
Bottas was signed as a last-gasp replacement for 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg, who retired over the winter, initially on a one-year deal to partner Lewis Hamilton.Speaking at the FIA Sport Conference in Geneva, Wolff said he


Sauber confirms Kaltenborn’s departure from teamhttp://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2017/06/21/sauber-confirms-kaltenborns-departure-from-team/
MotorSportsTalk / by Tony DiZinno / 2h
Sauber confirms Monisha Kaltenborn leaves team with immediate effect.


Two statements from Sauberhttp://www.pitpass.com/59374/Two-statements-from-Sauber
Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 2h
Sauber issues two statements following media claims of Monisha Kalteborn's departure.


Todt reveals interest from new teamshttp://www.pitpass.com/59372/Todt-reveals-interest-from-new-teams
Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.com / 7h
FIA president Jean Todt admits F1 grid could increase to twelve teams again.


Red Bull boosted by car development discoverieshttp://www.racer.com/f1/item/141594-red-bull-boosted-by-car-development-discoveries
62F1 / 16h
Red Bull Racing has seen a recent step forward in performance as a result of understanding its development problems, according to team principal Christian Horner. Having been expected to challenge Me...


Intrigue around new Chinese F1 team revs uphttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/new-chinese-f1-team-intrigue-921128/
1Motorsport.com / 8h
There have been rumours for several weeks that new contenders were pondering getting involved in grand prix racing, but no firm plans had been revealed.However, an update of Britain's Companies House register has revealed

FWIW Formula 1 remains a strong, albeit expensive, worldwide advertising platform. Thus, it should be no surprise that sponsors and teams would show interest. The real question is will adding more teams to the mix of mid field and back marker teams to be blue flagged out of the leader’s way do anything to improve the sport?


Investing in F1's future the priority for Libertyhttp://www.racer.com/f1/item/141596-investing-in-f1-s-future-the-priority-for-liberty
100+F1 / 16h
Major changes to Formula 1 will only take place over a long period of time as Liberty Media focuses on investing in the sport's future, according to chairman Chase Carey. Liberty completed its takeov...


Brawn: Cost reductions shouldn’t ‘dumb down’ F1http://www.speedcafe.com/2017/06/21/brawn-cost-reductions-shouldnt-dumb-f1/
14News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 21h
Ross Brawn says Liberty Media does not want to 'dumb down' Formula 1 and undermine its bigger teams despite its desire to reduce spending costs


Throwback Thursday: Servicing Cosworth DFV Formula 1 engines, 1975https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...ack-thursday-servicing-cosworth-dfv-formula-1
6Autocar RSS Feed / 29min
Kiwi racing driver and engine preparer John Nicholson worked with McLaren to service and rebuild DFVs The then-ubiquitous DFV was a brilliantly effective design, finding success over nearly two decades. We found out how often it


F1 narrowing down target cities for second US racehttp://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2017/06/22/f1-narrowing-down-target-cities-for-second-us-race/
MotorSportsTalk / by Luke Smith / 1h
New York, Miami and Las Vegas named by F1 CEO Chase Carey as target 'destination cities'.




Other Racing News

2017 FIM Sidecar World Championship - Pannoniaring (HUN)


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TANDY: Le Mans Debriefhttp://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/tandy-le-mans-debrief/
FIA WEC – Sportscar365 / by Nick Tandy / 13h
Photo: Porsche What a strange Le Mans 24 Hours. There was so much preparation for the manufacturers beating each other, and in the end it boiled down to who could actually beat the race, and who could get the car to the


Toyota admits third Le Mans entry was a “waste”https://www.motorsport.com/lemans/news/toyota-admits-third-le-mans-entry-was-a-waste-920910/
300+Motorsport.com / 13h
For the first time since 1999, Toyota fielded three entries at La Sarthe in 2017 in a bid to finally claim the prize that has eluded it, adding an additional TS050 Hybrid to its usual two FIA World Endurance Championship cars.However, the


24 Hours of Le Mans Raises Questions About Sports-Car Racing’s Futurehttp://www.automobilemag.com/news/24-hours-le-mans-raises-questions-sports-car-racings-future/
3Automobile Magazine / by esegura / 2h
I love museums, those places where history repeats itself every day whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time and frequent denier. The Musée des 24 Heures du Mans is located just outside the main entrance to the circuit at Le





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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW Classic Invites You to the Sinaia Concours d’Elegance This Weekendhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/21/bmw-classic-invites-sinaia-concours-delegance-weekend/
3Bmw Blog / by Gabriel Nica / 7h
With the Concours d’Elegance Villa d’Este being organized in May and the Pebble Beach Concours taking over in August, it seems like a void was created between the two events, a void that was just waiting to be filled by yet another


Review: How practical is the BMW i3?http://newatlas.com/2017-bmw-i3-review/50120/
21New Atlas / by Aaron Turpen / 6h
The BMW i3 is a compact, well-designed little electric five-seater with a nod towards both sustainable design and operation that speaks to the German make's dedication to clean motoring. The i3 sees some big changes for 2017 and,



BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

Star Of Steve McQueen's "Le Mans," Porsche 917K Heads to Gooding Pebble Beach, Est. $13-16 Millionhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/markew...ds-to-gooding-pebble-beach-est-13-16-million/
5Forbes - Business / by Mark Ewing, Contributor / 10h
1970 Porsche 917K Chassis 917-024 is coming to Gooding and Company’s Pebble Beach auction with an estimate of $13 to $16 million.


Holy Crap: Volkswagen Will Build That New Microbushttp://jalopnik.com/holy-crap-volkswagen-will-build-that-new-microbus-1796226189
4KJalopnik / by Jason Torchinsky / 2d
I’m not really sure if I can let myself believe this, since I’ve been hurt so many times before. But here goes: Volkswagen’s Head Volk, Herbert Diess, told the UK’s Auto Express at the reveal of the new VW Polo that Volkswagen will


Tesla moves a step closer to building electric cars in Chinahttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-china-idUSKBN19D1WN?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
23Reuters: Business News / 1h
(Reuters) - Tesla Inc took a step closer toward establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in China with its announcement on Thursday that it is in exploratory talks with the Shanghai municipal government.


Crazy cars that went from race track to road - in pictureshttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motorsport/crazy-cars-went-race-track-road-pictures
Autocar RSS Feed / 1h
Ford GT (2017): The new Ford GT was conceived by the firm as a vehicle that could win the GTE Pro class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. To meet the rules of the class, that meant building a road car version. And what a road car – a £420,000,


Car lovers, close your eyes!!http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/06/21/car-lovers-close-your-eyes/
8Yanko Design / by Sarang Sheth / 3h
With great power comes great responsibility, said the ever wise Ben Parker, but the guys at Ford Transit Direct decided to let that piece of advice in through one ear and out the other. Armed with rendering and Photoshopping power, they


The Turbocharger May Blow Out The Flame Of Natural Aspirationhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/danrot...may-blow-out-the-flame-of-natural-aspiration/
2Forbes - Business / by Dan Roth, Contributor / 7h
We may be watching the demise of the naturally-aspirated engine. Turbos are everywhere, and it may already be too late. Buyers and automakers are reaping the benefits, perhaps too spoiled by now to give it up.


400+ HP & 1900 Pounds: 1964 Bill Thomas Cheetah Recreation by BTMhttp://bringatrailer.com/2017/06/19/400-hp-1900-pounds-1964-bill-thomas-cheetah-recreation-by-btm/
39The best vintage and classic cars for sale online / by bringatrailer / 2d
This BTM-made 1964 Bill Thomas Cheetah recreation looks fantastic, and with just 1900 lbs. motivated by an LS1/6-speed combo, it should move very quickly as well. An exact replica from the outside, the car’s suspension utilizes C4


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FWIW

12 NFL Teams Have Already Ordered the Helmet…https://futurism.com/videos/12-nfl-teams-have-already-ordered-the-helmet/
6Futurism / by Joi Matthew / 14min
12 NFL teams have already ordered this helmet… The post 12 NFL Teams Have Already Ordered the Helmet… appeared first on Futurism .



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BIKE CANDY

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Tenth Annual Cafe Racer Magazine Bike Showhttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/06/20/tenth-annual-cafe-racer-mgazine-bike-show/
3Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 1d
Cafe Racer Magazine editor Mike Seate just reminded me about his 10th annual bike show. So get those polishing rags and wrenches humming at the 2017 Cafe Racer Reader;s Ride-In-Bike Show. It will be held on Saturday, August 12 at the


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2017 BMW Motorrad Days Happening Soonhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2017/06/19/2107-bmw-motorrad-days-happening-soon/
3Bmw Blog / by Mike DeAmicis / 2d
BMW Motorrad is holding what it refers to as “the world’s biggest BMW Motorrad meeting,” this coming July. This year marks the 17th year the event has been held, and with the recent growth of the brand’s lineup, this year’s event


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NORTON 350cc MANX (1956)http://www.8negro.es/2017/06/norton-350cc-manx-1956.html
18negro / by Trader / 4d
Aquí está, una de las motos inglesas más famosas del mundo. Fabricada desde 1947 a 1962 por Norton Motors Ltd. compitieron en la Isla de Man TT desde su carrera inaugural de 1907 hasta la década de 1970, una hazaña sin rival para


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K75 “Morpho“ / Jürgen Hornunghttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/06/k75-morpho-jurgen-hornung.html
1Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 1d
- Jürgen Hornung


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1970 BMW R75/5 Racerhttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2017/06/1970-bmw-r755-racer.html
100+RocketGarage Cafe Racer / by Rocket Garage / 3d
The superbikes of the seventies are seeing an impressive revival in Japan. Shiro Nakajima and Daisuke Mukasa push their classic bikes to the limit during vintage races at Fuji Speedway. Shiro Nakajima 46Works
 
Tuesday Reader: 27 June 2017

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Beemer

BMW S 1000R fica mais potente e ganha novo visual na linha 2017https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...e-ganha-novo-visual-na-linha-2017?language=pt
BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 31min
Superesportiva é equipada com motor de 165 cavalos e custa R$ 62.900


BMW Rider Experience oferece a motociclistas cursos de pilotagem e expedições nos meses de junho e julhohttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...dições-nos-meses-de-junho-e-julho?language=pt
1BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 3d
Programa oficial da BMW Motorrad tem atividades exclusivas; veja o calendário 2017


Goodwood Ticket Giveawayhttp://bmw-motorrad-uk.blogspot.com/2017/06/goodwood-ticket-giveaway.html
Bmw Motorrad Uk. / by BMW Motorrad UK / 10h
To celebrate the Goodwood Festival of Speed, we'll be giving away four pairs of tickets for the events. Each day, we'll post a competition status. To enter, simply comment on the post or reply to the Facebook status. Winners will be selected at


BMW Motorsport News

BMW Motorsport News - Issue 24/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...bmw-motorsport-news-issue-24/2017?language=en
5BMW Group PressClub Global / 21h
Bad luck for ROWE Racing in Le Castellet – Success for the BMW M235i Racing at the Nürburgring and Road America.

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Victory for BMW team Völpker NRT48 in the FIM Endurance World Championship.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...-fim-endurance-world-championship?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 10h
The BMW Motorrad Motorsport family can celebrate a victory in the FIM Endurance World Championship (EWC): team Völpker NRT48 Schubert-Motors by ERC took the Superstock class win in the 8-hour race at the Slovakia Ring near





Bimmer

The all-new BMW X3. Official Launchfilm 2017.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_rDqzjaPY0
BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 24min
The BMW X3 was the car that launched the mid-size SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) segment in 2003. The all-new BMW X3 is set to write the next chapter in this success story with an even more striking, dynamic design language,


BMW i ganha mais uma vez o prêmio International Engine of the Yearhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/braz...-international-engine-of-the-year?language=pt
1BMW Group PressClub Brazil / 2d
O sistema de transmissão híbrido plug-in do BMW i8 se destacou pela terceira vez consecutiva na maior competição de motores do mundo.



BMW Group News

Statements by Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, and Knudt Flor, President and CEO of BMW Manufacturing Co, 25 years of BMW Group Plant Spartanburg and the new BMW X3https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...nt-spartanburg-and-the-new-bmw-x3?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 56min
Statements by Harald Krüger and Knudt Flor, 25 years of BMW Group Plant Spartanburg


Success story: BMW Group Plant Spartanburg in the US becomes largest production location within 25 yearshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...ction-location-within-25-years?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 1min
Currently over 9,000 employees, creation of further 1,000 jobs by 2021 +++ US $ 8 billion invested since announcement of the plant, further US $ 600 million from 2018 to 2021 +++ Maximum production capacity of 450,000 units +++


BMW of North America Announces Management Team Changehttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...nounces-management-team-change?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 46min
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 23, 2017…. Shaun Bugbee, Executive Vice President, Operations is pleased to announce that Tom Shanley will assume the role of Regional Vice President for the Eastern Region effective June 26, 2017.

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Recalls

.Bmw ( 17v379000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
8KVehicles Recalls / 6h
Dated: JUN 14, 2017 BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2015 740i, 740Li, 740Lxi, 750i, 750xi, 750Li and 750Lxi and 2014 ActiveHybrid 7 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have received incorrect r...



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

AMA on Bikes for Beef: U.S. Trade Rep ‘Sympathetic’ But Won’t Take Actionhttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...f-u-s-trade-rep-sympathetic-wont-take-action/
Ultimate Motorcycling / by AMA / 5h
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a congressional committee Thursday that he is "sympathetic" to American motorcyclists, dealerships and others, but he cannot remove small-displacement European motorcycles from a


BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) PT Set at 85.00 by Sanford C. Bernsteinhttps://www.dailypolitical.com/2017...w-pt-set-at-85-00-by-sanford-c-bernstein.html
3Motorcycle News / 4h
The firm currently has a "neutral" rating on the stock. Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company.




OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Harley-Davidson Is Hurt by Trade Laws It Once Championedhttp://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/...is-hurt-by-trade-laws-it-once-championed.html
3Motorcycle News / 1d
Where once it lobbied for -- and obtained -- draconian tariffs on foreign rivals to limit their ability to compete in the marketplace, Harley-Davidson is being hurt by similarly restrictive trade laws in Asia. By opening up a new plant there, the


MC NEWS

First Ride Review: 2017 Suzuki V-Strom 650 and 650 XThttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2...-xt-first-ride-review?dom=rss-default&src=syn
Motorcyclist Magazine Firstrides / by Zack Courts / 18h
Reviews The V-Strom 650 gets TC and fresh styling. Suzuki’s Wee-Strom has built a following for the ages, and for 2017 gets a gaggle of updates.


How to buy a new motorcycle from a dealerhttps://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/how-to-buy-a-new-motorcycle-from-a-dealer
RevZilla Articles / 9min
"New car smell" doesn't come close to "new motorcycle feel." Keep these tips in mind when buying a new bike from a dealership.


What’s In Your Dream Garage?http://www.cycleworld.com/whats-in-your-dream-garage?dom=rss-default&src=syn
200+Cycle World / by Sean MacDonald / 13h
Blogs Our staff picks ours, and we want to hear yours! If you could pick any four bikes but could only ride those for the next ten years, what would they be?
This question has been bench raced several times in the past. We asked if you were building a stable with a bike for every day of the week, what would you include? Using the CycleWorld format what four bikes would you put in your garage as the only ones you could ride over the next ten years?


How To Combat Motorcycle Thefthttps://rideapart.com/articles/combat-motorcycle-theft
5RideApart - Recent Articles / 4h
How To Combat Motorcycle Theft With over 45,000 motorcycles stolen in 2016, maybe it's time to take a look at what we can do to ensure that our motorcycles remain our motorcycles It’s unfortunate, but the sad reality is that motorcycle




RIDING

Poll: How Do You Feel About Riding at Night?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=57458
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Seth Fargher / 51min
We’re not pointing fingers or making fun; riding at night presents a whole new set of challenges but we’re curious if you prefer avoiding night time motorcycle riding or if it doesn’t bother you. Do you prefer to avoid night riding? Poll: How



GEAR

A look inside the Aerostich factory in Duluth, Minnesota to see the handcrafted quality that goes into every Aerostich garment and product. #Handmade #MadeInUSA www.aerostich.com

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TECH

Getting started with motorcycle weldinghttp://www.bikeexif.com/motorcycle-welding
3Bike EXIF Update / by Matt McLeod / 35min
Most of the bikes that grace these pages that have had some welding done on them, somewhere. If you’re building your own custom bike—or even if you just like fiddling in your garage—welding is an invaluable skill to have. It’s also a


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The Racing Sheet



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Why is a quickshifter so important in WorldSBK?http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Why+is+a+quickshifter+so+important+in+WorldSBK
SBK / 6h
WorldSBK.com catches up with Kawasaki to find out


Rea hits 101 podiums at Misanohttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Rea+hits+101+podiums+at+Misano
SBK / 9h
Reigning World Champion reaches another milestone in WorldSBK


Race results: CSBK St-Eustachehttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/06/25/race-results-csbk-st-eustache/
CMG News / by Larry Tate / 23h
Here are the results of today's Canadian Superbike races. Source


Max Biaggi leaves intensive care wardhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Max+Biaggi+leaves+intensive+care+ward
SBK / 12h
Italian WorldSBK champion continues to recover from Supermoto crash


Throttle Bodies impact explainedhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Throttle+Bodies+impact+explained
SBK / 18h
Take a look at how throttle bodies are affecting MV Agusta




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2017 Assen MotoGP Sunday Round Up: Greatness Rewardedhttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2017/06/26/2017_assen_motogp_sunday_round_up.html
38by David Emmett / 1d
There are days when being a MotoGP journalist can be hard work. You spend hours each day trying to wheedle tidbits of information from unwilling conversation partners, then hours chasing round after riders.


2017 Assen MotoGP Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/06/26/2017_assen_motogp_post_race_press.html
1by Press Release / 9h
Press releases from the teams and Michelin after a scintillating race at Assen: Rossi Rallies to an Astonishing Win in Assen Race


2017 Assen Moto2 And Moto3 Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2017/06/26/2017_assen_moto2_and_moto3_post_race.html
1by Press Release / 9h
Press releases from the Moto2 and Moto3 teams after Sunday's thrilling races at Assen: BRAVE MARTIN MISSES ON DUTCH PODIUM BY FEW HUNDREDTHS OF A SECOND


Sunday MotoGP Summary at Assenhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/sunday-dutch-tt-motogp-summary-2017/
31Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by David Emmett / 21h
There are days when being a MotoGP journalist can be hard work. You spend hours each day trying to wheedle tidbits of information from unwilling conversation partners, then hours chasing round after riders.


Assen MotoGP | Riders reflect on Assen TThttp://www.mcnews.com.au/motogp-2017-rnd8-assen-riders/
MCNews.com.au / by ADMIN / 2h
MotoGP riders recount their Assen TT experiences MotoGP 2017 – Round Eight – Assen […] The post Assen MotoGP | Riders reflect on Assen TT appeared first on MCNews.com.au .

2017 MotoGP Championship Standings After Race 8, Assen, The Netherlandshttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/06/25/2017_motogp_championship_standings_after.html
6by David Emmett / 1d
MotoGP standings after a scintillating race at Assen: Round Number: 8 Year: 2017



Andrea Dovizioso fourth, Jorge Lorenzo fourteenth at the end of first day of free practice for Dutch TT at Assenhttp://www.ducati.com/racing/motogp...or_dutch_tt_at_assen/2017/06/23/2751/index.do
Ducati RSS Feed / 2h

2017 Moto3 Championship Standings After Race 8, Assen, The Netherlandshttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/06/25/2017_moto3_championship_standings_after.html
2by David Emmett / 1d
Moto3 standings after a thrilling race at Assen: Round Number: 8 Year: 2017


Mahindra Announces Exit From Moto3 By The End Of 2017https://auto.ndtv.com/news/mahindra-announces-exit-from-moto3-by-the-end-of-2017-1716928
Dakar Rally / NDTVAuto.com / 7h
Going strong with the third position in the Formula E constructors' standings, speculations suggest that Mahindra is looking to enter the gruelling Dakar rallyand might just shift funds there.


2017 Moto2 Championship Standings After Round 8, Assen, The Netherlandshttps://motomatters.com/standings/2017/06/25/2017_moto2_championship_standings_after.html
2by Zara Daniela / 1d
Moto2 standings after Assen: Round Number: 8 Year: 2017




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New penalties mean McLaren drivers are docked a total of 70 grid places in Baku | 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prixhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/24/mclaren-drivers-now-penalised-70-grid-places-baku/
53F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 2h
The McLaren drivers have now accumulated 70 grid place penalties in a single weekend following more power unit component changes for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.


Sebastian Vettel talks Ferrari, F1 future.. and singing like Michael Jacksonhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...i-f1-future-and-singing-like-michael-jackson/
27James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 5h
There’s an interview in Gazzetta dello Sport with Sebastian Vettel this morning which is worth noting. In it he talks about his voracious reading of books about Enzo Ferrari, seeking an understanding of the man who created the Ferrari


Sauber chairman hits out as tempers flare in wake of Monisha Kaltenborn exithttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...an-anger-Pascal-Picci-Monisha-Kaltenborn-exit
Daily Express / 1h
SAUBER chairman Pascal Picci has accused factions of trying to “demolish” the team by suggesting that its owners wanted to favour Marcus Ericsson over Pascal Wehrlein.

QUALIFYING

Hamilton takes Azerbaijan GP pole with title rival Vettel fourthhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/40392570
3KBBC Sport - Formula 1 / 1d
Lewis Hamilton produces a stunning last-gasp lap in qualifying for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix to beat team-mate Valtteri Bottas to pole.


Hamilton leads another Mercedes front-row F1 lockout as Ferrari falters in Azerbaijan qualifyinghttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...-as-ferrari-falters-in-azerbaijan-qualifying/
100+James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by Editor / 1d
Lewis Hamilton took his fifth pole of 2017 and his 66th of all-time as the 2015 champion swept away the rest of the field for Mercedes’ second one-two of the Formula 1 season. It was quite surprising given his difficulties on Friday in

RACE

FIA.com Azerbaijan Grand Prixhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-championship/season-2017/eventtiming-information-30 Event and Timing Information

Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2017 LIVE: Race updates from Baku as Lewis Hamilton starts on polehttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...atest-updates-Lewis-Hamilton-Sebastian-Vettel
Daily Express / 23h
THE Formula One calendar reaches Baku, Azerbaijan, as Lewis Hamilton starts on pole this afternoon - and Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest updates.

Ricciardo wins, Hamilton/Vettel collide in crazy Baku GPhttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/06/26/ricciardo-wins-hamiltonvettel-collide-crazy-baku-gp/
2KNews – Speedcafe / by Tom Howard / 20h
Daniel Ricciardo produced a faultless drive to claim a surprise victory in a bizarre red flagged Azerbaijan Grand Prix which was littered with incidents and controversy

FWIW Formula 1 avoids grid spot penalties
F1 fans are all too familiar with post race penalties, to be applied to the next race, for infractions during a race. Hamiltonhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/F1-hamilton-vettel-disgrace-baku-923305/ and Vettelhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/25/vettel-accuses-hamilton-brake-check-collision/ dropped the 2017 Driver Championship nicey nice pretense revealing the Saturday night paint swapping, fender bending, dirt tracker lurking deep in every racer. Hamilton appeared to brake check Vettel, in good old Saturday night dirt track fashion, while the safety car was out. Vettel took umbrage with that and retorted in a dirt track manner. The stewards parlayed and Vettel received a ten second stop and go penalty for the incident and everyone went racing.

Rules are the scribblings mortal racing theologians interpreting the will of the track gods for the stewards to hand out as racing justice. Apparently they didn’t like the steward’s decision. Hamilton’s cockpit bolster was not properly refitted during the red flag clean up period and he was forced to stop and correct the issue. Ferrari pulled their car in after Mercedes fixed their mistake and Vettel exited the pits after his penalty rejoining the fray just ahead of Hamilton. They would finish in that order but not on the podium. The race ended with Ricciardo on the top step and Botas eeking out a photo finish snatch of P2 from Stroll. This trio would be off to the podium to do the [url=http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/2017/06/25/stroll-rewarded-with-shoey-after-first-f1-podium-in-baku-video/]]Australian shoey[b champaign victory ritual Ricciardo has. The track gods have spoken.

As I write this, it is Monday morning. The track gods may have spoken and yielded a race result many can live with (I can do without the shoey thing but that is a post race celebration.). Race officials are the theologians of racing and translate the actions of the track gods into rules mere mortals are supposed to understand. F1 management and officials babble on.

Vettel will receive a three point super license penalty. The super license is the pinnacle of the FIA driver license scheme. Certain steward rulings for on track infractions carry penalty points that go against your super license. Too many points and you serve a one race suspension. Points are not permanent but have a half life and go away after a period of time. Vettel’s three point penaltyhttps://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...ds-hit-him-for-potentially-dangerous-driving/ puts him in the danger zone. Another penalty in the next two races could have him sitting out a race. Hamilton, after analysis of Mercedes datahttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-hamilton-vettel-baku-brake-testing-923425/ for the “brake check” incident, was exonerated. He will receive no penalties.

I am able to understand how the theologians of racing came to their conclusions. Understanding is not the same as believing in the correctness of the conclusion. I have the sense the racing gods are bench racing all of this and how they may or may not tinker with the coming Austrian Grand Prixhttp://www.fia.com/championship/eve...-championship/season-2017/austrian-grand-prix.


The racing gods finally smiled on McLaren and Alonso and he still is grumpy.

Alonso rues missed McLaren opportunityhttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/06/26/alonso-rues-missed-mclaren-opportunity/
46News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 13h
McLaren driver Fernando Alonso says that 'in normal circumstances' he should have been in a position to win Formula 1’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix



Other Racing News


Video: Isle of Man TT 2017 compilationhttp://www.sportrider.com/video-isle-man-tt-2017-compilation?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Sport Rider RSS Feed / by Kent Kunitsugu / 9h
News A selection of videos from this year's TT festival for your viewing pleasure Here's a compilation of great videos from the 2017 Isle of Man TT festival, with some great racing action on the Mountain Course…


Is 13-Year-Old American Damian Jigalov the Next Great Hope for a US World Champion?http://www.cycleworld.com/damian-ji...racing-world-champion?dom=rss-default&src=syn
5Cycle World / by Maria Guidotti / 1h
Racing If he is, why is he racing in Italy? Damian Jigalov, at the tender age of 13-years-old, could be the next great hope for a U.S. world champion. If he is, why is he racing in Italy? Maria Guidotti exams this…


Sailing-Winds of change for America's Cup in Bermuda Trianglehttp://www.reuters.com/article/sail...USL8N1JK44V?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
Reuters: Company News / 17h
HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 24 (Reuters) - Mystery surrounds what next for the America's Cup if New Zealand win sailing's most prestigious prize in Bermuda next week.


Sultans Of Sprint Challenge 2017 Race 2 Montlhery

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UPDATE 1-Sailing-New Zealand pedal their way to brink of America's Cup victoryhttp://www.reuters.com/article/sailing-americas-idUSL3N1JN3V5?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
Reuters: Company News / 41min
* Oracle Team USA's Spithill on the crew list for races (Adds forecast from regatta director, crew list)



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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW to invest $600 million in its Spartanburg plant in U.S.http://www.reuters.com/article/us-b...SKBN19H1LS?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
13Reuters: Business News / 1h
(Reuters) - Germany's BMW AG said on Monday it would invest $600 million in its Spartanburg, South Carolina plant in the United States, as it looks to bolster its manufacturing facilities for future generations of its BMW X sport utility


BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

The Aston Martin Valkyrie Has 1,130 Horsepower, Will Somehow Be Street Legal: Reporthttp://jalopnik.com/aston-martin-valkyrie-has-1-130-horsepower-will-someho-1796352960
400+Jalopnik / by Justin T. Westbrook / 1d
Photo: Aston Martin We’ve known the 2019 Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar was going to be an insane car for almost a year now, but the extent of the insanity was only know to those with the job titles or bank accounts to get close enough


This Ferrari 488 With Bigger Ducting May Be A Turbo Hybridhttp://jalopnik.com/this-ferrari-488-with-bigger-ducting-may-be-a-turbo-hyb-1796404160
100+Jalopnik / by Paulo Acoba / 18h
Screenshot from AutomotiveMike The Ferrari 488 has been in production for two years now, and if this spy video is to be believed, a hybrid version on its way. A Ferrari 488 spotted on the Nürburgring may be one such car, with larger


Honda's Self-Driving Approach Starts With the Acura NSX Supercarhttps://www.wired.com/story/acura-nsx-honda-self-driving-cars/
27Wired / by Brett Berk / 2h
The NSX relies on the kind of innovation that will help Honda cruise into the self-driving future.


Senators' cybersecurity push may tie up autonomous-car legislationhttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...bersecurity-autonomous-legislation-sen-markey
Automotive News Breaking News Feed / 9h
Two senators are pushing for mandatory federal standards to defend vehicles against hackers. Automakers want a more flexible approach.


Flying Cars Could Hit the Skies as Soon as 2018https://futurism.com/flying-cars-could-hit-the-skies-as-soon-as-2018/
500+Futurism / by Abby Norman / 1d
Flying Cars by 2018 The Personal Air Land Vehicle (PAL-V) Liberty is looking likely to become the first flying car intended for general adoption and real world application — and it could be available soon. While the first model wa


EMBARGO-VW ex-manager should stay in Germany - lawyer in Bildhttp://www.reuters.com/article/volk...USL8N1JK4HE?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
Reuters: Company News / 15h
BERLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - A lawyer for one of the former Volkswagen managers sought in the United States in connection with the carmaker's diesel emissions-cheating scandal has advised him not to leave Germany, she told a

One-off Aston Martin DB11 Henley Royal Regatta edition revealedhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...in-db11-henley-royal-regatta-edition-revealed
4Autocar RSS Feed / 2h
Another car from Aston Martin's Q bespoke division celebrates the carmaker's partnership with the prestigious sporting event Aston Martin has revealed a one-off DB11 to celebrate its partnership with the Henley Regatta. Although not as


Autonomous shuttles start this fall at University of Michiganhttp://www.autoblog.com/2017/06/22/autonomous-shuttles-start-this-fall-at-university-of-michigan/
94Autoblog Green / by Reese Counts / 3h
Filed under: Green , Green Driving , Transportation Alternatives , Emerging Technologies , Autonomous , Electric Two EVs will run along a route in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Continue reading Autonomous shuttles start this fall at




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FWIW

Two large chrome chickens coming to Route 66 in Edmondhttp://www.route66news.com/2017/06/23/two-large-chrome-chickens-coming-route-66-edmond/
3Motorcycle News / 4h
Two 6-foot-tall chrome chickens will be coming soon to a new restaurant along Route 66 in Edmond, Oklahoma. The Edmond Sun newspaper reports the chrome chickens are manufactured from Harley-Davidson motorcycle exhaust


This Video Of A Running Engine Cutaway Shows You Exactly What Happens When Your Motor Blows Uphttp://thegarage.jalopnik.com/this-video-of-a-running-engine-cutaway-shows-you-exactl-1796370157
200+The Garage / by David Tracy / 20h
Few terms spell death for an engine quite like “seized” and “threw a rod.” Now, thanks to the magical technology known as an angle grinder, we can see what those two terms truly mean.


This All-Electric Plane Can Transport Passengers 600 Miles on a Single Chargehttps://futurism.com/this-all-electric-plane-can-transport-passengers-600-miles-on-a-single-charge/
100+Futurism / by Tom Ward / 19h
A Promising Prototype Eviation Aircraft just unveiled the first prototype of an all-electric aircraft with a range of 965 kilometers (600 miles) at the 52nd International Paris Airshow .


Watch the Coolest, Scariest Display Flights of the 2017 Paris Air Showhttps://www.wired.com/story/paris-air-show-f-35-flights/
100+Wired / by Jack Stewart / 23h
Featuring the F-35 fighter jet, Airbus A380, Boeing 737MAX, and the Patrouille de France.


Hacker Group Anonymous Claims NASA On Verge Of Making Alien Life Announcementhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/2...n-verge-of-making-alien-life-announcement.htm
Tech Times / 1h
A YouTube video believed to come from the hacker group Anonymous claimed that NASA may soon announce the existence of alien life. Do scientists support the idea that intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations really exist?





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BIKE CANDY

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Royal Enfield Clubracer 400 R Concepthttp://motosketches.blogspot.com/2017/06/royal-enfield-clubracer-400-r-concept.html
2Motosketches / by obiboi / 14h
Un gioiellino per autentici appassionati di moto...Inglesi! Una vera sportiva dalla connotazione tipicamente British, asciutta e priva di fronzoli nel rispetto dei più tipici dettami di quelli che una volta erano i tratti caratteristici delle sportive


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Bmw R 1150 Martini Cafe' Superbikehttp://designercut.blogspot.com/2017/06/bmw-r-1150-martini-cafe-superbike.html
DESIGNER'S CUT Cafè Racer Projects / by obiboi / 8h
Cominciano a fioccare le richieste per avere una Cafe' Superbike "personalizzata". Questa è per un amico che la vuole assolutamente così, con la livrea MARTINI RACING, forse un pochino abusata ma decisamente intrigante
 
Friday Reader: 30 June 2017

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Beemer

One world, one GS, five riders.http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=6865
BMW Motorrad News / 1h
The prestigious jury of BMW Motorrad were spoilt for choice: out of around ten thousand riders, motorsport legend Jutta Kleinschmidt and TV adventure biker Charley Boorman, film star Rick Yune and Oscar prize winner Adrien Brody


BMW Motorsport News

Flat-out in the city: BMW and the DTM head to the iconic Norisring.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-dtm-head-to-the-iconic-norisring?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
After the trip to Budapest (HUN), the DTM returns to Germany this weekend for races seven and eight of the season. The BMW teams will set their sights on points and top finishes on the streets of Nuremberg (GER) at the iconic Norisring,


BMW Team RLL carries momentum of double-podium finish at COTA to Watkins Glen and Canada.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...t-cota-to-watkins-glen-and-canada?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 13h
Two of North America’s most challenging race tracks will face BMW Team RLL on back-to-back weekends as the second half of the 2017 IMSA WeatherTech Championship begins. With both events providing bookends to the July 4th


Bimmer

The all-new BMW X3. Driving Assistant Plus. (G01, 2017)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDka_YN0EKk
16BMW (uploads) on YouTube / by BMW / 13h
For maximum comfort, convenience and safety your BMW X3 (G01) can be equipped with the most advanced Driver Assistant System from BMW: Driving Assistant Plus. This package hosts a number of new functions and is a big step


The Black Fire Edition of the BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...tion-of-the-bmw-x5-m-and-bmw-x6-m?language=en
7BMW Group PressClub Global / 23h
Visible power, thrilling driving dynamics.


No mountain too high, no distance too far – with the SPECIALIZED for BMW Turbo Levo FSR 6Fattie. BMW Lifestyle and premium bike maker SPECIALIZED present exclusive special-edition e-mountain bike.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...e-special-edition-e-mountain-bike?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
BMW Lifestyle and premium bike manufacturer SPECIALIZED are presenting the ideal travel companion for anyone seeking to explore new routes, test out their limits and enjoy an unbridled sense of independence and freedom over all


The 10 millionth BMW 5 Series Dingolfing Edition auctioned at 75 million won in Koreahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...tioned-at-75-million-won-in-korea?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 1h
Seoul/Korea. On June 28, BMW Group Korea announced that the BMW 5 Series Dingolfing Edition, the 10 millionth car from Plant Dingolfing, has been auctioned off at 75 million won (60,000 euro) in Seoul Auction, Korea’s largest


BMW Group News

Inspired by nature: New body protection for BMW employeeshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...body-protection-for-bmw-employees?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 14h
Lighter protective clothing, tougher helmets, more stable protectors: New materials with up to 20-per-cent-better protective properties are the result of the BISS research project headed by the BMW Group. What is unique is that all

MINI


Geared up to go – with the MINI Lifestyle Collection. Clever products for travelling and the great outdoors.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...travelling-and-the-great-outdoors?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 2h
Anyone who is frequently on the go is bound to appreciate reliable, cleverly designed travel gear. The MINI Lifestyle Collection includes a wealth of products designed to make journeys so enjoyable that arriving at a destination ceases to


Rolls Royce Motorcars

The Next Chapter Of The Black Badge Story Dawns At The Goodwood Festival Of Speedhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...at-the-goodwood-festival-of-speed?language=en
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 15h
In March 2016, Rolls-Royce presented a truly transformative moment on the luxury landscape – the introduction of a permanent Bespoke family of motor cars called Black Badge, designed in response to the differing lifestyle

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Recalls

EU Consumer Safetyhttps://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cons...erts/?event=viewProduct&reference=A12/0868/17 Alert number: A12/0868/17

Category: Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycle
Brand: Ducati
Name: Multistrada 1200
Type / number of model: Type approval number: e3*168/2013*00001 Type: AA
Batch number / Barcode: The vehicles in question were manufactured between 2015 and 2017.
Risk type: Injuries
The rear suspension of the motorcycle may break under heavy loading leading to loss of control of the vehicle and the possibility of an accident.
Measures taken by economic operators: Recall of the product from end users (By: Manufacturer)


.EU Consumer Safetyhttps://ec.europa.eu/consumers/cons..._report_id=2432&Year=&Category=Motor vehicles
Product: Motorcycle helmet
Brand: Qtech/Jix
Name: Unknown
Type / number of model: A113 - Type Approval E9-05.1793
Batch number / Barcode: Unknown
Risk type: Injuries
The impact absorption capacity of the helmet is insufficient. In the event of an impact, users might suffer head injuries.
The product does not comply with the UNECE Regulation No. 22
Measures ordered by public authorities (to: Retailer): Recall of the product from end users

Search for Recalls Here

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

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


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

We ride the BMW HP4 Race: Here’s what $95,000 gets youhttps://canadamotoguide.com/2017/06/28/we-ride-the-bmw-hp4-race-heres-what-95000-gets-you/
1CMG News / by Costa Mouzouris / 13h
Costa puts in more laps than he really needs to just to prove BMW's flagship bike is the best there is. Source



OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Ducati V4 Superbike Spotted Again, More Details Revealedhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/ducati-v4-superbike-spy-photo-details/
300+Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler / 4h
For the second time in a week, we have spy photos of the Ducati V4 superbike. Like before, the new superbike model is still in its unfinished state, with testing equipment strapped to its frame and bodywork. Even in its pre-production state


Emissions documents tip new Ducati superbike detailshttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/06/28/emissions-documents-tip-new-ducati-superbike-details/
5Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff / 13h
The new bike will be called the 1299 Panigale R Final Edition. Source


Harley-Davidson, Inc. (Hog) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Ubs Aghttp://www.topix.com/motorcycles/20...g-stock-rating-reaffirmed-by-ubs-ag?fromrss=1
3Motorcycle News / 50min
's stock had its "neutral" rating reaffirmed by equities researchers at UBS AG in a research note issued on Monday. They presently have a $57.00 price target on the stock.


Ural upgrades 2017 sidecar fleethttps://motorbikewriter.com/ural-upgrades-2017-sidecar-fleet/
13Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 16h
The 2017 range of Ural sidecars have received some electronic upgrades, cosmetic styling improvements and some striking new colours including Terracotta Metallic. We caught up with Ural Australia spokesman Mat Hodge
FWIW The article uses Australian Dollars XE.comhttp://www.xe.com/


Thai Version Super Cub Anniversary Story Sitehttp://world.honda.com/supercub-anniv/story/th/?from=r
2Honda World News / 14h
Honda has added a Thai language version to its Super Cub Anniversary Story site, celebrating the history and charms of one of the world's most iconic scooters.


MC NEWS

AMA: U.S. Trade Representative sympathizes with motorcyclistshttp://powersportsbusiness.com/news...epresentative-sympathizes-with-motorcyclists/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 1d
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told a congressional committee on June 22 that he is "sympathetic" to American motorcyclists, dealerships and others, but he cannot remove small-displacement European motorcycles from a


Long-Term Aprilia Tuono 1100: Farewell, Dear Friend!http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/long-term-aprilia-tuono-1100?dom=rss-default&src=syn
1Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning / 2h
MC Garage Ari says so long to one of the best naked bikes on the market. Commuting, canyon riding, track days, and even touring. The Tuono 1100 does it all, but the bike's time in the MC fleet if finally over.


How to file a motorcycle accident claim in the UShttps://motorbikewriter.com/file-motorcycle-accident-claim-us/
3Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 1d
Tips on how to correctly file a motorcycle accident claim in the United States, compiled by New Hampshire motorcycle accident attorney John Sherman . The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that 88,000


Pop Quiz! Everybody Pick up Your Pencils!http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=57901
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 1d
Pop Quiz! Everybody Pick up Your Pencils! appeared first on Motorcycle.com .
FWIW A bit of fun for over the holiday. I managed a passing grade which is better than I expected.



RIDING

Make sure you read the Never Quite Lost bloghttp://www.route66news.com/2017/06/25/make-sure-read-never-quite-lost-blog/
18Route 66 News / by Ron Warnick / 3d
Thanks to a Route 66er on Facebook, I stumbled onto the Blue Miller’s Never Quite Lost weblog, which takes deep historical dives into assorted landmarks on Route 66. Never Quite Lost — subtitled “The Road Goes On Forever” — launched


GEAR

Designing the Dream Motorcycle Helmet: 10 Things to Think Abouthttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/06/28/201326/
Ultimate Motorcycling / by Gary Ilminen / 3h
Based on my years of totally unscientific research, if I were to design my own motorcycle helmet, what features would it have? Let’s see… The post Designing the Dream Motorcycle Helmet: 10 Things to Think About appeared first on



TECH

MO Wrenching: How To Change Motorcycle Tireshttp://www.motorcycle.com/?post_type=how-to&p=57933
Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by Evans Brasfield / 2h
Why would anyone want to change their own tires? Isn’t it hard work that usually involves at least one bleeding knuckle? Don’t the tools cost a small fortune when you consider that shops only charge about 25 bucks for the


Test One Thing at a Time. Or Not?http://www.cycleworld.com/test-one-...meron-top-dead-center?dom=rss-default&src=syn
9Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron / 12h
Blogs Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences, insights, history, and much more Technical Editor Kevin Cameron shares his wealth of motorcycle knowledge, experiences,


How and Why to Break-In a New Enginehttps://rideapart.com/articles/break-new-engine
11RideApart - Recent Articles / 3d
How and Why to Break-In a New Engine Like a good pair of boots, it takes time before a new bike is just right New motorcycles represent a considerable investment, and in order to get the best performance and service life from them,



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The Racing Sheet


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Why do riders use thumb brakes in WorldSBK?http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Why+do+riders+use+thumb+brakes+in+WorldSBK
1SBK / 14h
WorldSBK.com caught up with Kawasaki Racing Team to explain the braking differences


Domination the story of STK1000http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Domination+the+story+of+STK1000
SBK / 2h
Riders take a break for the summer, WorldSBK.com looks back over the drama sparked from the series


WorldSSP300 Review: School’s Outhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/WorldSSP300+Review+Schools+Out
SBK / 1d
WorldSBK.com takes a look back over the inaugural start to the season




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Rossi arrives for Sachsenring showdownhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/06/28/rossi-arrives-for-sachsenring-showdown/233406
6Knews RSS on motogp.com / 7h
Pushing to retain momentum after win in Assen, the Italian is enthusiastic for the tricky ninth-round circuit


Dovizioso believes Ducati can now be competitive everywherehttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/dovizioso-ducati-can-be-competitive-everywhere-924341/
Motorsport.com / 4h
A fifth place finish in last weekend's Dutch TT at Assen moved Dovizioso to the head of the championship standings, as previous leader Yamaha rider Maverick Vinales crashed out.It followed Dovizioso's back-to-back wins at Mugello and


Marquez ready to continue 7-year domination in Germanyhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2017/...-continue-7-year-domination-in-germany/233348
4Knews RSS on motogp.com / 11h
New track surface will not faze the strong performance of the Sachsenring


Alex Marquez to stay in Moto2 in 2018https://www.gpone.com/en/2017/06/28/moto2/alex-marquez-to-stay-in-moto2-in-2018.html
GPone RSS Feed / 11h
The agreement with team Marc VDS is now official, the Spaniard will pair up with rookie Joan Mir


Analysis: Why Mahindra exited Moto3https://www.motorsport.com/moto3/news/analysis-why-mahindra-exited-moto3-923922/
60Motorsport.com / 17h
Mahindra entered the junior class of MotoGP in 2011 (then the 125cc championship) to promote their newly-formed two-wheeler business and transfer racing technology to road-going bikes.The Indian manufacturer took


Lewis Hamilton would ‘love to get hands on a MotoGP bike’http://www.motofire.com/2017/06/news/lewis-hamilton-love-get-hands-motogp-bike/
9Motofire / 5h
Three times Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has – once again – spoken about his love of MotoGP. Not content with driving the world’s fastest cars and being crowned the Formula 1 champion no less than three times, Lewis


MotoGP: Riders Will Get Extra Practice Time To Learn New Surface At Sachsenringhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=3ddfdef6-701c-4837-9226-f6a6e4f3a57d
3Roadracingworld.com / 1d
Sachsenring: the show will go on Marquez looks to switch a lucky number seven for a magic number eight The 3.7km, largely left-hander Sachsenring has fast become a signature venue for reigning Champion Marc Marquez (Re...




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Why Hamilton had to slow the field more at that controversial restart | 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prixhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/06/...field-more-during-that-controversial-restart/
100+F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 1d
Mercedes advised Lewis Hamilton he needed to give the Safety Car more room moments before to his contentious incident with Sebastian Vettel.

Hamilton v Vettel: Who's to Blame? Azerbaijan GP 2017[

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F1 News: Wolff on Hamilton and Vettel's crash, new Force India driver, Red Bull confidenthttp://www.express.co.uk/sport/f1-a...-Force-India-Alfonso-Celis-Red-Bull-confident
1Daily Express / 9h
FORMULA ONE news this week features Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, Sebastian Vettel's crash with Lewis Hamilton and Force India investing in their third driver.


Honda "very relieved" after McLaren's Baku pointshttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-honda-relieved-mclaren-points-baku-924029/
400+Motorsport.com / 1d
The relationship between McLaren and engine supplier Honda has become increasingly strained in recent weeks, with the former frustrated by poor engine reliability and performance.But the Baku weekend eased some of the pressure as


FIA launches investigation into Vettel clash with Hamiltonhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-vettel-fia-investigation-ferrari-924519/
3KMotorsport.com / 5h
Amid ongoing suggestions that motor racing’s governing body was not satisfied with the 10-second stop-go penalty handed to Vettel for his part in the move, the FIA confirmed on Wednesday that the situation was being looked into again.A


Insight: What is the secret to picking your way through F1 Safety Car chaos?https://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2017...picking-your-way-through-f1-safety-car-chaos/
45James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen websi... / by James Allen / 1d
This year’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix was highly eventful and although the three drivers who stood on the podium had been through a lot to get there, the strategy talking points were not the obvious ones. Last year every one was


Vettel should not be punished further - Buttonhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/40444283
1KBBC Sport - Formula 1 / 23h
Jenson Button believes Sebastian Vettel should not be punished further for his clash with Lewis Hamilton in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.


[EN] MiniDrivers - 9x08 - 2017 Azerbaijan GP

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Other Racing News

The Daily Review: 26th June

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Flat Track: Larry Pegram To Join Indian's "Wrecking Crew" At The X Games In Minneapolishttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=b012b263-7ee6-49f8-b855-cb1ff6e51fcc
300+Roadracingworld.com / 18h
INDIAN MOTORCYCLE ‘WRECKING CREW’ TO COMPETE IN X GAMES MINNEAPOLIS 2017 Legendary Road Racer Larry Pegram to Join Jared Mees, Bryan Smith & Brad Baker Aboard the Indian Scout FTR750 at X Games’ Flat





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This Is The VIN Plate On The Wienermobilehttp://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-vin-plate-on-the-wienermobile-1796487437

Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

BMW, competing with Tesla, to introduce electric 3 Series - Handelsblatthttp://www.reuters.com/article/bmw-...USL8N1JP5HI?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
Reuters: Company News / 4h
FRANKFURT, June 28 (Reuters) - BMW plans to introduce an electric version of its popular 3 Series in September, a move designed to fend off rival Tesla, Handelsblatt reported on Wednesday.


BMW to streamline car equipment levels to pay for R&Dhttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-bmw-strategy-idUSKBN19J1NX?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
30Reuters: Business News / 9h
MUNICH (Reuters) - BMW will streamline its manufacturing process, offering fewer variants of engines and equipment, to offset high research and development (R&D) spending through 2019, the German carmaker's finance



BMW Blogs :
bimmerfile.com
bmwblog.com

OTHER CAGE NEWS

The Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb – a step by step guide to the hallowed coursehttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/cars/features/goodwood-festival-speed-hillclimb-step-step-guide-hallowed/
2Cars / 8h


SAIC to launch MG brand, set-up car manufacturing plant in Indiahttp://economictimes.indiatimes.com...uring-plant-in-india/articleshow/59355927.cms
Auto-Industry-The Economic Times / 7h
According to the company, its vision for India is to deliver "environment friendly mobility solutions" under the iconic "MG" brand.


Video: Elemental RP1 review - road-legal track day car testedhttps://www.autocar.co.uk/car-video/video-elemental-rp1-review-road-legal-track-day-car-tested
20Autocar RSS Feed / 5h
We drive one of the market's most extreme road-legal models to see if it's worthy of a rather high asking price This is the Elemental RP1 , and all-new track-focused sports car from the UK. Powered by a turbocharged Ford engine,


https://electrek.co/2017/06/28/egeb...nspiring (again), solar *family* car, more[/b
Electrek / by John Fitzgerald Weaver / 8h
Electrek Green Energy Brief : A daily technical, financial and political review/analysis of important green energy news. Hot mic records troubling conversation about solar regulations – First – States are required to set a price


Germany moves to crack down on vehicle emissionshttp://www.reuters.com/article/germany-emissions-idUSL8N1JO12V?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
Reuters: Company News / 1d
* One Opel and one Daimler model emit too much CO2 (Wraps with national diesel plan)

U.S. House panel spars over self-driving car ruleshttp://www.reuters.com/article/usa-selfdriving-idUSL1N1JO0U8?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
Reuters: Company News / 1d
WASHINGTON, June 27 (Reuters) - Republicans and Democrats in Congress sparred on Tuesday over U.S. states setting rules for testing and deployment of self-driving cars and a proposal to allow automakers and technology companies




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FWIW

Riders reject motorcycle friendly regulationhttps://motorbikewriter.com/riders-reject-motorcycle-friendly-regulation/
Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 1h
It seems most motorcyclists do not support regulation of Motorcycle Friendly Town status, according to our online poll with 55% against the idea. The survey was conducted after the Motorcycle Council of NSW created a committee to


The Best Place to View the Total Solar Eclipse This Summer, According to Sciencehttp://gizmodo.com/the-best-place-to-view-the-total-solar-eclipse-this-sum-1796448439
1KJalopnik / by Eric Holthaus on Gizmodo, shared by Justin T. Westbrook to Jalopnik / 23h
Image: NASA By now we’ve all heard the biggest news of 2017, fated in the heavens for eons before humanity’s earliest ancestors walked the savannahs: There’s an eclipse this August 21st, and it’s carving a path right through these


Tuesday’s massive ransomware outbreak was, in fact, something much worsehttps://arstechnica.com/security/20...s-sowing-wiper-not-profit-seeking-ransomware/
300+Ars Technica / by Dan Goodin / 2h
Enlarge / Code in Tuesday's attack, shown on the left, was altered to permanently destroy hard drives. (credit: Matt Suiche ) Tuesday's massive outbreak of malware that shut down computers around the world has been


Here's that glowing, telescoping bicycle sidecar you've been looking forhttp://newatlas.com/sidebuddy-bicycle-sidecar/50282/
37New Atlas / by Ben Coxworth / 14h
Although we may not encounter them very often, bicycle sidecars do already exist . So, what makes the SideBuddy different? Well, the Swedish-designed device telescopes to different lengths, it has sliding doors, and it can be quickly



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BIKE CANDY

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Wood You? Monnom Custom’s Honda CB350 Cafe Racerhttp://www.bikeexif.com/wood-motorcycle
100+Bike EXIF Update / by Wesley Reyneke / 4h
Quite a few wood-adorned bikes drop into our inbox these days, but few make it online. It’s an effect that can go so wrong, so easily—but if you can combine craftsmanship with restraint and good taste, the results are spectacular.


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Devil in Disguise: Krugger reworks the Ducati Diavelhttp://www.bikeexif.com/custom-ducati-diavel-krugger
2KBike EXIF / by Chris Hunter / 1d
Remember the stir when the Ducati Diavel was launched back in 2010? It’s hard to believe that the brutish ‘power cruiser’ has been on the market for nearly seven years now—but there’s still nothing quite like it under 250 kilos. To


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scrambler-built:I have a crush on this BSA Me toohttp://garageprojectmotorcycles.tumblr.com/post/162238447601
1Garage Project Motorcycles / 3d
scrambler-built : I have a crush on this BSA Me too
FWIW +1

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2017 Sultans of Sprint “Style & Engineering” Award.http://sultansofsprint.com/2017/06/28/2017-sultans-of-sprint-style-engineering-award/
Sultans Of Sprint RSS 2.0 Feed / by Lorentz / 9h


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Road trip ... If I can split the difference I will be back July 7.

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Friday Reader: 7 July 2017

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Beemer

BMW Motorrad presents BMW Motorrad Spezial. The BMW Motorrad individualisation drive.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-motorrad-individualisation-drive?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
BMW Motorrad Spezial. Customisation ex works – BMW Motorrad’s response to the ever increasing customer demand for individualisation.


BMW Motorrad presents Connectivity optional equipment. Multifunctional instrument cluster with 6.5 inch full-colour TFT display offering a wide range of features.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...offering-a-wide-range-of-features?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
Providing fast and clear information for the rider with the least possible distraction from what is happening on the road – this is achieved with the unique operating concept of the new Connectivity option by BMW Motorrad


BMW Motorrad model facelift measures for model year 2018. New colours and optional equipment for even greater safety and riding fun.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...ven-greater-safety-and-riding-fun?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
Model year 2018 will see a number of model facelift measures in the BMW Motorrad programme. The models can be ordered from all BMW Motorrad partners in the new configuration from August 2017.


BMW Motorrad X2City. Mobility with a kick – great versatility and zero emissions.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...at-versatility-and-zero-emissions?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 12h
The new BMW Motorrad X2City is yet another fresh new face at the BMW Group in the segment of zero-emissions mobility on two wheels. The kick-scooter with electric auxiliary drive is light and compact and takes its rider where he wants to


BMW Motorsport News

Important results for the BMW S 1000 RR racers in the British Superbike Championship.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...he-british-superbike-championship?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
At the weekend, the BMW Motorrad Motorsport racers and the BMW experts have been in action in Great Britain, Croatia and Italy.

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BMW victorious again at the Norisring after 25 years: Spengler wins, ahead of Martin, five BMW M4 DTMs in the top six.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...n-five-bmw-m4-dtms-in-the-top-six?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
Bruno Spengler (CAN) claimed the first win of the DTM season for BMW in Saturday’s race at the Norisring (GER). The Canadian’s first victory since the 2013 race in Spielberg (AUT) was not only a special moment for him


Auberlen and Sims claim maiden BMW M6 GTLM in North America for BMW Team RLL.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...in-north-america-for-bmw-team-rll?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
BMW Team RLL’s Bill Auberlen (USA) and Alexander Sims (GBR) raced the number 25 BMW M6 GTLM to victory on Sunday at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC) Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.


Second race, second BMW victory: Maxime Martin wins eventful Sunday race at the Norisring.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...tful-sunday-race-at-the-norisring?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
Following Bruno Spengler’s (CAN) victory in Saturday’s race at the Norisring (GER), it was another BMW driver who crossed the finish line in first place at the end of the eighth race of the year on Sunday


BMW M6 GTLM Wins at Watkins Glen!;Auberlen and Sims Take Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen Victoryhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...-six-hours-of-the-glen-victory?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 3d
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – July 2, 2017… Bill Auberlen and Alexander Sims raced the No. 25 BMW Team RLL BMW M6 GTLM to victory today at the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen.


BMW Motorsport News – Issue 25/2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...w-motorsport-news-–-issue-25/2017?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
Historic wins for BMW in DTM and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – BMW Team Teo Martín is victorious with the BMW M6 GT3 in the International GT Open.


Milestones in motor-sport history at the legendary hillclimb.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...istory-at-the-legendary-hillclimb?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 6d
BMW Group Classic is participating in the Festival of Speed being held at Goodwood in the United Kingdom with a large range of vehicles whose successes have left tangible traces in motor-sport history.


“Road to Norisring”: Wittmann and Spengler in exciting BMW i3 challenge on the way to the DTM in Nuremberg.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...n-the-way-to-the-dtm-in-nuremberg?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 6d
The two BMW DTM drivers Marco Wittmann (GER) and Bruno Spengler (CAN) competed in a very special “pre-race race” on Thursday. The DTM champions from 2012 (Spengler), 2014 and 2016 (Wittmann) took on an efficiency


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Bimmer

Fascinating aesthetics, sporty elegance and thrilling dynamic performance: BMW M Performance Parts for the new BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...the-new-bmw-6-series-gran-turismo?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 17h
Specific accessory products inspired by motor racing add individual style to the new top-class model.


BMW i now also powers electric mobility on the water.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...rs-electric-mobility-on-the-water?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 1d
Torqeedo integrates BMW i3 high-capacity battery into electric propulsion system for boats – Integrated sustainability concept from BMW i finds new applications.


BMW Canada celebrates BMW M from coast to coast.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ebrates-bmw-m-from-coast-to-coast?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
M Power Tour offers auto enthusiasts the ultimate adrenaline rush.


The BMW i8 Roadster is coming: time for a first look.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-is-coming:-time-for-a-first-look?language=en
2BMW Group PressClub Global / 3d
The BMW i8 Roadster is coming: time for a first look. The ultimate progressive sports car is now ready to spread its wings.


The 10 millionth BMW 5 Series Dingolfing Edition auctioned at 75 million won in Koreahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...tioned-at-75-million-won-in-korea?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 6d
Seoul/Korea. On June 28, BMW Group Korea announced that the BMW 5 Series Dingolfing Edition, the 10 millionth car from Plant Dingolfing, has been auctioned off at 75 million won (60,000 euro) in Seoul Auction, Korea’s largest



BMW Group News

Reachnow Opens Service To Portland International Airporthttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...portland-international-airport?language=en_US
BMW Group PressClub USA / 2h
PORTLAND, ORE. – July 6, 2017 – Today, ReachNow, the mobility services division of the BMW Group, opened service for the Portland International Airport (PDX) with dedicated parking for ReachNow cars at AirPark.

BMW Group Canada achieves best-ever June sales.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ada-achieves-best-ever-june-sales?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 1d
BMW brand sets new sales record for first half of the year. MINI attains best-ever year-to-date result, up +3.8%.

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BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2017 Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...up-u-s-reports-june-2017-sales?language=en_US
1BMW Group PressClub USA / 3d
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 3, 2017… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.4 percent in June for a total of 28,962 compared to 28,855 vehicles sold in June 2016. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 2.8 percent in the U.S.

The BMW Group U.S. sales reports no inkling of the state of Motorrad sales in the U.S..


Inspired by nature: New body protection for BMW employeeshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...body-protection-for-bmw-employees?language=en
1BMW Group PressClub Canada / 6d
Lighter protective clothing, tougher helmets, more stable protectors: New materials with up to 20-per-cent-better protective properties are the result of the BISS research project headed by the BMW Group. What is unique is that all


MINI

MINI prepared for Silk Way Rally 2017.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...-prepared-for-silk-way-rally-2017?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Global / 44min
• Three MINI Family crews line up for Silk Way Rally 2017 • Silk Way Rally 2017 to cover two continents and 9559 km over 14 days. • Yazeed Al Rajhi (KSA) and Bryce Menzies (USA) to race the new MINI John Cooper Works Rally.


Geared up to go – with the MINI Lifestyle Collection.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...ith-the-mini-lifestyle-collection?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 6d
Clever products for travelling and the great outdoors.


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Rolls Royce Motorcars

Rolls-Royce Announces ‘The Great Eight Phantoms’ – A Rolls-Royce Exhibition Will Be At Bonhams And ‘Sir Malcolm Campbell’S Phantom Ii’ Will Be Third Great Phantom To Join Exhibitionhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...-great-phantom-to-join-exhibition?language=en
1Rolls-Royce Motor Cars PressClub / 1d
Today, Rolls-Royce has announced the Mayfair location for ‘The Great Eight Phantoms’ - A Rolls-Royce Exhibition. The exhibition will take place at Bonhams on Bond Street, London, the heart of the luxury world. Rolls-Royce also

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Rolls-Royce Celebrates Successful 2017 Goodwood Festival Of Speedhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...l-2017-goodwood-festival-of-speed?language=en
BMW Group PressClub Canada / 2d
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrated a successful Goodwood Festival of Speed over the weekend, with a significant presence throughout the event.


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Recalls

Transport Canada/BMW recall G310R
BMW issued a recall on the G310R modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017329
1 Transport Canada / 23 hours ago
Certain motorcycles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CVMSS) 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The rear lighting and reflectors may not meet the requirements of the standard

TRIUMPH issued a recall on the STREET CUP modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2017331
Transport Canada / 1h
On certain motorcycles, the wiring for the hazard warning lamps may become damaged during normal steering. This could cause the hazard lamps to not function, which would result in not being able to clearly signal a...
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Ktm ( 17v388000 )https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
8KVehicles Recalls / 5h
Dated: JUN 20, 2017 KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2016-2017 KTM 690 Duke motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.


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Motorrad- On the Street and Track

BMW MOTORRAD IN THE NEWS

BMW have sold 150 motorcycles in India since April 2017http://www.motofire.com/2017/07/news/bmw-sold-150-motorcycles-india-since-april-2017/
5Motofire / 5h
Car And Bike report suggests that the BMW R1200 GS is the big seller as the BMW assault on India begins. Since launching their official sales operation in India back in April, BMW Motorrad have sold just shy of 150 bikes.


BMW G310R: Little engine that couldhttp://www.cyclecanadaweb.com/articles/43496/
2Cycle Canada / 3d
BMW’s small-bike entry impresses with looks and performance Many manufacturers already offer small-displacement motorcycles but BMW had not yet offered a model for this market. It's now done with the G310R


BMW forced to check every R1200 GS bike in the world after reports of critical ‘fork damage’.http://www.motofire.com/2017/07/new...0-gs-bike-world-reports-critical-fork-damage/
1Motofire / 3d
Bavarian motorcycle manufacturer BMW Motorrad are requesting that every BMW R 1200 GS and GS Adventure owner take their bike in to a dealer for a ‘check’ after reports of major fork damage become recognised worldwide. Yes.


OTHER MANUFACTURERS

Ducati's Limited-Edition Diavel Diesel Motorcyclehttp://www.topix.com/forum/motorcyc...atis-limited-edition-diavel-diesel-motorcycle
3Motorcycle News / 4d
Jason Chinnock, CEO of Ducati North America, and Stefano Rosso, CEO of Diesel North America, were in attendance to showcase the exciting result of the special partnership.


Rumour mill once again predicts new, retro Kawi Z1 900http://canadamotoguide.com/2017/07/06/rumour-mill-once-again-predicts-new-retro-kawi-z1-900/
31Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff / 7h
Autoby magazine predicts Z900RS is still in the pipeline.


Polaris Industries Inc. on a Rough Path in 2017 So Farhttp://www.topix.com/forum/motorcyc...is-industries-inc-on-a-rough-path-in-2017-so-
5Motorcycle News / 5d
But the challenges aren't quite over for Polaris. And there were two developments that could make 2017 another rough year.


Spied! Yamaha T7 adventure bikehttp://canadamotoguide.com/2017/07/06/spied-yamaha-t7-adventure-bike/
1Canada Moto Guide / by CMG Staff / 7h
Is this parallel twin going to be the replacement for the XT660? Source


Yamaha's New Electric Bikes are Coming Soonhttps://rideapart.com/articles/yamaha-hints-new-electric-sportbikes-coming-soon
RideApart - Recent Articles / 31min
Yamaha's New Electric Bikes are Coming Soon Back in 2013, Yamaha announced that they were working on a pair of electric bikes called the PED1 and the PES1. Now it appears that Team Blue is on the verge of production for both models.


MC NEWS

Fast Motorcycle Industry Newshttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/07/06/fast-motorcycle-industry-news-249/
2Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 3h
Vice President Pence May Address The Motorcycle Industry At AIMExpo In September. It helps that VP Pence is an avid motorcyclist who recently has been seen astride his Harley-Davidson.


Bloomberg examines motorcycle sales trendshttp://powersportsbusiness.com/news/2017/07/06/bloomberg-examines-motorcycle-sales-trends/
Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 44min
A recent Bloomberg Pursuits article takes a deeper look at the motorcycle industry and manufacturers' efforts to engage a younger riding generation. Bloomberg's Kyle Stock analyzes Motorcycle Industry Council data


America, It’s Time We Embrace the Scooterhttp://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2017/07/06/america-its-time-we-embrace-the-scooter/
2Ultimate Motorcycling / by Nic de Sena / 1h
America, it’s time to embrace the scooter and mini-bike. They’re affordable, allow for easy mobility, and will be a gateway into the motorcycling world.


Vincent Motorcycles: The Untold Story Since 1946http://silodrome.com/vincent-motorcycles-untold-story-since-1946/
Silodrome / by James McBride / 6h
Vincent Motorcycles: The Untold Story Since 1946 Vincent Motorcycles: The Untold Story Since 1946 is a book by Philippe Guyony covering the extraordinary history of one of Britain’s most influential motorcycle marques



Global Motorcycle Supercharger Market 2017-2021 - Key vendors are Ducati, Honda Motor Company, Kawasaki Motors Corporation & Bimota - Research and Marketshttp://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...acnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5idDdyMlkZZQ8d--fgmjf5AE
Business Wire Automotive / 2h
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Motorcycle Supercharger Market 2017-2021" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the global motorcycle supercharger market to


Smart Money Tips: Buying a Used Street Single Motorcyclehttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/smart-money-tips-buying-used-street-single-motorcycle
400+Motorcyclist / by Jerry Smith / 3d
MC Garage Single cylinder motorcycles and why they're great Want a single-cylinder motorcycle? Here are a few to keep in mind while you shop.


Modern Throwback Motorcycles Versus Real Retroshttp://www.topix.com/forum/motorcyc...dern-throwback-motorcycles-versus-real-retros
4Motorcycle News / 3d
When I see a Honda CB350 with an audibly loose cam chain or a smoking SR500 rolling down the street, I cringe. Don't get me wrong: I love old bikes, and I like seeing them on the road.


Can Millennials Save the Motorcycle Industry?https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-05/can-millennials-save-the-motorcycle-industry
5Motorcycle News / 1d
There was a ride years ago in Texas on his uncle's Suzuki Boulevard, not long after Pacheco had emigrated from Venezuela. A few years later, he decided to take a riding course and got his motorcycle license,


Cycle Trader announces new Price Analysis Toolhttp://powersportsbusiness.com/news/2017/07/05/cycle-trader-announces-new-price-analysis-tool/
1Powersports Business / by Kate Swanson / 1d
Cycle Trader has announced the launch of their new Price Analysis Tool which gives dealers an accurate snapshot of current pricing in their local market and nationwide.


TransAmerica Trail Ride Begins At Cape Hatteras Lighthousehttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/t...e-hatteras-lighthouse?dom=rss-default&src=syn
70Motorcyclist / by Dave Bramsen / 1d
News Our three Honda riders head south on North Carolina’s Barrier Islands to a camp near the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. Dave Bramsen and sons ride to Nag’s Head and south on the Outer Banks Islands to camp at Cape Point to begin the



TECH

Denier For Motorcycle Crash Protection: 600D to 1000Dhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/denier-for-motorcycle-crash-protection-600d-to-1000d
80Motorcyclist / by Jerry Smith / 3d
MC Garage How the D keeps you safe in a crash The science behind denier explained, and how it can save your skin in a crash.


Fruit and fish may protect future ridershttps://motorbikewriter.com/fruit-fish-may-protect-riders/
21Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 4d
Pomelo fruit and fish scales could hold the key to more protective, lighter and cheaper motorcycle riding gear, says BMW Motorrad. The German manufacturer has spent three years working with universities and companies such as adidas,


Where’s the Missing Horsepower?http://www.motorcycle.com/?p=58075
1Motorcycle.comMotorcycle.com / by John Burns / 2d
Ask MO Anything: Why don’t the U.S.-spec literbikes make as much as the Euro ones? By John Burns Dear MOby, After reading your Superbike Shootout (Parts One , Two and Three ) over the last couple of weeks, I’ve decided the GSX-R1000


How Do Top-Out Springs Affect Sag?http://www.sportrider.com/how-do-top-out-springs-affect-sag?dom=rss-default&src=syn
2Sport Rider RSS Feed / by Andrew Trevitt / 22h
Tech A reader responds to an article of ours with some questions. Here are our answers... How do you set preload if it's not to get a certain amount of sag? And how do the top-out springs affect sag? We answer these motorcycle suspension



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The Racing Sheet


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It’s destination California for Althea BMW this weekhttp://www.althearacing.com/2017/07/04/its-destination-california-for-althea-bmw-this-week/?lang=en
Althea Racing / by admin_althea / 2d
It’s destination California for Althea BMW this week Rome (Italy), Tuesday 4 July 2017 After its second home round at the Misano World Circuit, the Althea BMW Racing Team now travels to the state of California and the Laguna Seca

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WorldSBK heads to Laguna Seca | Round 8 Preview[/b
MCNews.com.au / by Admin2 / 13h
WorldSBK Laguna Seca Preview – Past and Present Laguna Seca will soon welcome Round […] The post WorldSBK heads to Laguna Seca | Round 8 Preview appeared first on MCNews.com.au .


#USWorldSBK By The Numbershttp://www.beinsports.com/us/worldsbk/news/usworldsbk-by-the-numbers/587559
beIN SPORTS News / 2h
Laguna Seca stands as one of the most unique and popular circuits in WorldSBK history.


World Superbike: Jonathan Rea, Tom Sykes Say They Are Looking Forward To Laguna Seca And The American Fanshttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=9ada1899-34de-4b68-b18e-df388819a169
2Roadracingworld.com / 1d
California The Next Stop For Rea And Sykes Round eight of the 2017 FIM Superbike World Championship will get underway at Laguna Seca on Friday 7th July with KRT’s championship leading duo of Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes




Manufacturers in Montereyhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2017/Manufacturers+in+Monterey
SBK / 7h
How have different manufacturers fared around Laguna Seca in the past?


MotoAmerica Previews The Honda Championship Of The Monterey Peninsulahttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/?id=c0194c87-a699-4931-8eb8-5ee2dbcb74c7
2Roadracingworld.com / 14h
MotoAmerica And The World In Monterey MotoAmerica Set To Share Mazda Raceway With WSBK COSTA MESA, CA (July 5, 2017) – For the second time this season, MotoAmerica lands on the world stage as it shares...

Five Questions With Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO Dorna Sportshttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/five-questions-with-carmelo-ezpeleta-ceo-dorna-sports
6Motorcyclist / by Matthew Miles / 5d
News A conversation with the most important person in international motorcycle roadracing. Ezpeleta talks small bikes, Valentino Rossi, America's reputation for breeding champions, and the future of MotoGP.


In The Media: Ezpeleta ‘wants to see Superstock regulations in Superbikes’http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...s+to+see+Superstock+regulations+in+Superbikes
1SBK / 3d
Read the viewpoints from Carmelo Ezpeleta regarding WorldSBK in 2018

WorldSBK remains a very different beast than MotoGP. The later is a prototype racing class. WorldSBK has always had its roots in racing street machines on the track. The challenge for series rules makers has always been how do you take motorcycles, manufacturers and riders from the street to competitive racing? The challenge for WorldSBK has been once those rules are set how to put on a profitable, entertaining racing weekend. The focus for Dorna and manufacturers appears to be on profit. Fans just want great racing action and street super bikes to ride home after the race.

Over the years the rules have allowed a certain number of spares to be homologated. The motorcycle we ride is limited to once swingarm unless we dig deep into our wallet.

The rules allow things like different swing arms to deal with technical tracks and the long straight high speed tracks. Factory teams or factory backed private teams have several advantages over pure privateers. Factory defined in racing terms means deep pockets. Factories may be more willing to open those pockets and dig out their wallets for more swingarms to win races and as part of their development of the motorcycle for sale. The factory team advantage over privateers grows with each refinement both on the track and potentially in the showroom. At the same time the series is slowly, one part at a time, is morphing into a prototype class based on the willingness of manufactures to spend on parts development. Herein lies the rub for Dorna.

Dorna has a prototype racing series. They want to protect the box office value of that series. This is the primary goal in this look at WorldSBK rules and racing. While changing things to do no harm to MotoGP how does WorldSBK remain a meaningful, profitable form of racing? Let’s look at the later first.

At first blush Dorna’s proposal may seem like dumbing down the racing class. It is but the motive here is profit. If the rules can be structured in a way to tone down the arms race while still allowing for some development result would be less expensive racing (more retained profit) for participants, potentially narrowing the gap between factory and privateer teams and thus more competitive, exciting (profitable) race weekends for Dorna and fans.

Factories have been tickled racers in the past. Boardroom decisions impacting quarterly and annual business reports have shut down more than one factory racing effort. If Dorna provides EUC and rules makers are able to make sensible tweaks to homologation rules the expenses for teams are lowered. This may help retain the current field of factory teams through good and bad economic times. This also lowers the threshold for manufacturers currently not participating in WorldSBK to consider joining the circus.

Stay tuned.




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Sachsenring MotoGP: Marquez wins as home hero Folger starshttps://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/motogp-german-marquez-report-rossi-925807/
500+Motorsport.com / 4d
Marquez led from pole early on, but had to play second fiddle to a charging Folger on his Tech 3 Yamaha for a handful of laps early on, until the German outbraked himself and allowed him back in front.Another mistake at Turn 1


Sunday MotoGP Summary at Sachsenringhttps://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/sunday-german-gp-motogp-summary-2017/
25Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by David Emmett / 3d
If the 2017 MotoGP season has been anything, it has been entirely unpredictable. After two races, we were declaring the season over, and penciling Maverick Viñales’ name on the trophy.


Sachsenring Moto2: Morbidelli beats Oliveira by 0.066shttps://www.motorsport.com/moto2/ne...idelli-oliveira-marquez-luthi-bagnaia-925767/
57Motorsport.com / 4d
Poleman Morbidelli, who will race for his current team Marc VDS in the premier class next year, looked to have a comfortable run to the flag after nearest rivals Thomas Luthi and Alex Marquez crashed


Sachsenring Moto3: Mir beats Fenati to stretch points leadhttps://www.motorsport.com/moto3/ne...r-beats-fenati-to-stretch-points-lead-925728/
39Motorsport.com / 4d
Starting from second, Mir took the lead at Turn 1, and a leading group of five riders also including Fenati, Ramirez, Nicolo Bulega and Tony Arbolino soon formed.The first eight laps saw Mir, Fenati and Ramirez constantly rotate the top


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FIA takes no further action against Vettel for Baku F1 clashhttp://motorsports.nbcsports.com/20...ther-action-against-vettel-for-baku-f1-clash/
10MotorSportsTalk / by Luke Smith / 2d
FIA respects the stewards' original decision in Baku and takes no further action against Vettel for his clash with Hamilton.


FIA Official Statement following the 2017 Azerbaijan Grand Prixhttp://www.fia.com/news/fia-official-statement-following-2017-azerbaijan-grand-prix
3KPress release feed / by cberteau / 2d
Sport news Paris, July 3 – Following an incident at the recent Azerbaijan Grand Prix involving a collision between Car 5 (Sebastian Vettel) and Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton), Sebastian Vettel was today invited to attend a meeting at the FIA’s


Analysis: What F1 history tells us about the Vettel investigationhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/...acher-senna-mansell-hakkinen-hamilton-924996/
400+Motorsport.com / 6d
Wednesday’s confirmation that the FIA has opened an investigation into what went on with Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton behind the safety car in Azerbaijan has ramped up the debate on the matter. Rarely has an incident and


Drivers should be sent off for deliberate contact – Hamilton | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/07/07/f1-fanatic-round-up-0707-4/
100+F1 Fanatic / by Keith Collantine / 11h
In the round-up: Drivers should be sent off for deliberate contact - Hamilton • Ferrari engine designers leaves team


Hamilton: Todt should explain FIA Vettel rulinghttp://www.speedcafe.com/2017/07/07/hamilton-todt-explain-fia-vettel-ruling/
100+News – Speedcafe / by Speedcafe.com / 11h
Lewis Hamilton believes FIA president Jean Todt should answer questions about why Formula 1 title rival Sebastian Vettel did not receive further sanctions for their Azerbaijan Grand Prix clash


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Austrian Grand Prix Previewhttp://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/news/2017/07/03/austrian-grand-prix-preview/
News .. / by by Pirelli / 3d
AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX PREVIEW Click here to download the Press Release»


McLaren drivers get Honda's Spec 3 engine for Austriahttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-mclaren-honda-spec3-engine-austria-926236/
200+Motorsport.com / 3d
The Japanese manufacturer tested the updated power unit with Alonso during Friday practice at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix last month, and was encouraged by the straightline speed performance boost it delivered.But with the version


F1 may relax rules for new engine manufacturers - Brawnhttps://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-relax-rules-new-manufacturers-brawn-926382/
500+Motorsport.com / 2d
F1's governing body, the FIA, declared earlier this year that Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault have developed their V6 hybrid turbo engines to within 0.3 seconds of one another, though Red Bull disputes the methodology used to calculate


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Cages- On the Street and Track

BMW IN THE NEWS

The BMW Z1's Incredible Vertically-Opening Doorshttp://www.core77.com/posts/67231/The-BMW-Z1s-Incredible-Vertically-Opening-Doors
16Core77 / 6d
In the 1980s BMW began flexing their design muscles, forming an internal division called BMW Technik to develop new vehicle concepts and technologies. This division was to be… …a kind of think tank in a cutting-edge company


You May Not Like The Way BMW Advertising Will Changehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/danrot...not-like-the-way-bmw-advertising-is-changing/
4Forbes - Business / by Dan Roth, Contributor / 7d
BMW marketing must change. Get ready for the nonsense complaints about how those darn kids are killing all the great car advertising.


BMW looking to cut 1 billion euros in indirect costshttp://www.reuters.com/article/us-bmw-costs-idUSKBN19R2RN?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews
19Reuters: Business News / 15h
BERLIN (Reuters) - German carmaker BMW wants to cut 1 billion euros ($1.14 billion) in indirect procurement costs by 2019, BMW head of production Markus Duesmann told the Handelsblatt daily.


OTHER CAGE NEWS

TABLE- Top 20 selling vehicles in U.S. in Junehttp://www.reuters.com/article/autosalesusa-top-idUSL3N1JU502?feedType=RSS&feedName=companyNews
1Reuters: Company News / 2d
July 3 (Reuters) - Following are the 20 top-selling vehicles in the U.S. in June as reported by automakers and ranked by total units. Top 20 Selling Vehicles In U.S. In June RANK VEHICLE JUNE 2017 JUNE 2016 PCT CHNG 1 Ford F-Series P/U


Volkswagen Should Spin Off Components Like Audi, Porsche, VW Brands To Boost Value-Analysthttps://www.forbes.com/sites/neilwi...udi-porsche-vw-brands-to-boost-value-analyst/
21Forbes - Business / by Neil Winton, Contributor / 3d
Breaking up VW would almost double its stock market value, said Evercore ISI. In a report, Evercore ISI pointed to recent successful spinoffs like Ferrari, Volvo and Jaguar Land Rover as an example for VW shareholders.
Hmmm ... what will this do for Ducati sale rumors?


Volvo’s Electric Car Plan Isn’t as Bold or Crazy as It Seemshttps://www.wired.com/story/volvos-electric-car-plan/
300+Wired / by Aarian Marshall / 11h
It’s the first major automaker to announce a serious shift to electric.


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BIKE CANDY

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ARMS RACE. Steve Bright’s BSA Enduro 441 Race Replicahttp://www.pipeburn.com/home/2017/07/06/arms-race-steve-brights-bsa-enduro-441-racer-replica.html
300+Pipeburn.com / by Andrew / 2h
Written by Martin Hodgson. There was a time when British bikes of the ’60s could be had at a wrecking yard for chump change and the old scallywag behind the cash register was happy to see them go.


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Flashback. 1969 Norton Commando 750S.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2017/07/06/flashback-1969-norton-commando-750s/
2Cyril Huze Post / by Cyril Huze / 3h
It’s one of the most famous British bikes produced by Norton-Villiers from 1967 until 1977. Despite the Norton Commando being a pre-unit construction (meaning where the engine and gearbox are separate components


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Team Obsolete set to parade authentic works Honda '6' with Steve Plater at the 2017 Classic TThttp://www.iomtt.com/News/2017/07/0...with-steve-plater-at-the-2017-classic-tt.aspx
1KIsle of Man TT Latest News / 8h
The legendary TT Mountain Course will reverberate to one of the most distinctive racing sounds from the 1960s at this year’s Classic TT Races presented by Bennetts as the iconic 250cc Honda-6


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Globetrotting Battletwin: 1989 Buell RR 1200http://bringatrailer.com/2017/07/05/globetrotting-battletwin-1989-buell-rr-1200/
The best vintage and classic cars for sale online / by bringatrailer / 20h
This 1989 Buell RR 1200 is an evolution of the earlier RR 1000 Battletwin, the make’s first street bike which itself was based on a racer which became redundant when the AMA dropped Formula One in 1986 . In standard Buell


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R65Ls Cafe / Meccanica Serrao D'Aquinohttp://ottonero.blogspot.com/2017/07/r65ls-cafe-meccanica-serrao-daquino.html
1Ottonero Cafe Racer / by Otto Nero / 1h
La base di partenza per questo gioiellino retrò realizzato dalla Meccanica Serrao D'Aquino , è un BMWR65 Ls di 650cc di cubatura. Una cilindrata non elevata , ma perfettamente adeguata nell'ottica di godibilità e divertimento a cui si ispira


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