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Bench Racing & The Morning Reads


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Friday at the Bijou - 31 July 2015

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SUPERBIKE

VIDEO : https://youtu.be/EqJWfPql6NASepang Promo - WorldSBK round 10
Published on Jul 24, 2015
Round 10 of WorldSBK takes the riders to Malaysia and the fast Sepang circuit. Get in the mood for some more close racing by watching our promo video.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/zEL3EfBHjcMTALKING TECHNICAL - Round 9 - Laguna Seca - GEARBOX & CLUTCH
Published on Jul 30, 2015
Podium places are won and lost by fractions of a second so the right gear and perfect drive are essential to create the best lap times. Join KRT as they get into gear for Laguna Seca.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/6WGH7Y-hHMQTALKING TECHNICAL - Round 10 - Sepang - BRAKING SYSTEM
Published on Jul 29, 2015
GO GO GO has to turn to SLOW SLOW SLOW and KRT relies on top quality components to stop the mighty Ninja ZX-10R. Take a look at this "braking news"...


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/XS_l1VjFSIgMax Biaggi - Test at Sepang


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MOTOGP

VIDEO : https://youtu.be/46nOF1RGuawBMW M4 MotoGP Safety Car with Direct Water Inject -Animation
Published on Jul 22, 2015
From BMW's Innovation Days Efficient Dynamics. Read Henny Hemmes review at TheAutoChannel.com.


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ON THE STREET

VIDEO : https://youtu.be/8CL5EIE0n2c2015 Touring Enduro Shootout | Buyer's Guide
Published on Jul 26, 2015
Welcome to the Wachau Ring, a race track that is practically a condensed version of alpine roads and mountain passes, packed into a race track. And the perfect territory for our big touring bike comparison. Our Chef de rang Nils will take you through the range of bikes to find your personal favourite of the most prestigious bike category.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/YO_9Q6jzCjoEmpulse TT - Victory Motorcycles
Published on Jul 28, 2015
Meet the newest addition to the Victory Motorcycle family: Empulse® TT. Our first electric motorcycle built on the same platform as the podium winner at the 2015 Isle of Man TT race.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/GVTbXIlXp802015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT
Published on Jul 27, 2015
The 2015 Ducati Multistrada 1200 DVT will likely please any sport- or adventure-touring rider who wants an exciting blend of high-performance and civility, and who doesn’t mind dealing with chain final drive.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/sq3lODEotj0Cafe Racer (Why motorcycles make people feeling free?)
Published on Jul 24, 2015
(Legendado em Português)
What if you found Aladdin's magic lamp. what would you choose?
I can assure you, that there's a right answer.
It's something related with motorcycles.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/C-iYTHF2bsYTrue Adventure - Episode 6 / The Meeting : Part 2


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/qPvrGLr5IiQFirst Ride: 2016 BMW R 1200 RS - Cycle News
Published on Jul 21, 2015
Cycle News Road Test Editor, Rennie Scaysbrook, gives his opinion of the new BMW R 1200 RS.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/i2I8H7ozxtASuzuki V-Strom Long Term Review 2
Published on Jul 27, 2015
Harry delves further into his long-term Suzuki V-Strom DL1000.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/DvQxq5rMMFEHonda Explains Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
Published on Jul 26, 2015
Honda motorcycles have a long history of innovative technology and design. Recently, Honda launched its new automatic Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) on several models in their motorcycle line-up, but what exactly is a dual clutch transmission? Watch this fun video to find out.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/p4utBpsoz_kPublished on Jul 24, 2015
On this episode of Bike World, Suzy heads to Trailquest to prepare for her tour of the UK, we head to Brands Hatch for the BSB where Luke gets to ride a Kawasaki H2R in front of 60,000 people and we take a look at the Z1000 and see how to improve it by having it remapped at MSS Performance


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GEAR

VIDEO : https://youtu.be/-q0FsJDpsSY01-045-5165-0
Published on Jul 29, 2015
Touratech: Mounting Instruction | Stainless steel crash bar extension for original BMW engine crash bar BMW R1200GS Adventure from 2014


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/IoLmIuW0hSoWhat's the BEST Kind of Helmet for YOUR Dual Sport Motorcycle Adventure? o#o
Published on Jul 26, 2015
While a certain look may "define" the "Adventure Helmet", there are better options for different types of adventure. This video compares Modular versus Adventure Style versus MX helmets, and will help you determine what the best helmet for YOUR type of riding style.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/jjEBL4bH_f0Revival Cycles Tech Talk: Making Spark Plug Cables
Published on Jul 23, 2015
This time on Revival Cycles Tech Talk, Stefan walks through the process of assembling your own spark plug wires from scratch using the components included in our Revival Signature Spark Plug Wire Kit.




The MotherShip

VIDEO : https://youtu.be/wIkVc-71Lm4BMW Motorrad Days 2015
Published on Jul 28, 2015
From the ice deserts to the jungle to the heat of the racetrack all of our special guests at BMW Motorrad Days have one thing in common: they rely on BMW bikes to make their lives a ride. Be part of their world right here just like Sabine Holbrook, Maria Costello, Valerie Thompson, Chris Pfeiffer, Ryan Pyle, Chris Morgan, Michael, Martin, Martien Delfgauuw and Sasha Unisex.



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FORMULA 1

VIDEO : https://youtu.be/6E7hG4usO-8[ENGLISH] MiniDrivers - Chapter 7x10 - 2015 Hungarian Grand Prix

VIDEO : https://youtu.be/T5dNGHZTk34Interview with NASCAR and F1 team owner Gene Haas at the 2015 FIA Sport Conference
Published on Jul 24, 2015
Haas F1 owner, Gene Haas, spoke about how the new starter on the 2016 F1 grid is progressing at the 2015 FIA Sport Conference in Mexico.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/zo8oqbsuMGE30 years of Formula 1 in Budapest

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OTHER CAGE RACING

VIDEO : https://youtu.be/XS4dF1HWEUQBlancpain Endurance Series 2015 - BMW wins 24 Hours of Spa


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ON THE STREET

VIDEO : https://youtu.be/1TPOcbDnquYFerrari 488 Spider – Launch video


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/gDLKwTdurxg2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata: Does It Actually Get Any Better Than This? - Ignition Ep. 137
Published on Jul 27, 2015
On this episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack, Jonny Lieberman heads to Scotland to get his hands on the latest iteration of Mazda’s famed and legendary roadster, the Miata. Motor Trend, having much to do with the creation of the first generation of this car, was particularly excited about covering this new model, considering the last generation model debuted nearly 10 years ago. The new Miata, featuring a 2.0l



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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/nzj7Wg4DAbsWhy Humans Run the World | Yuval Noah Harari | TED Talks
Published on Jul 24, 2015
Seventy thousand years ago, our human ancestors were insignificant animals, just minding their own business in a corner of Africa with all the other animals. But now, few would disagree that humans dominate planet Earth; we've spread to every continent, and our actions determine the fate of other animals (and possibly Earth itself). How did we get from there to here? Historian Yuval Noah Harari suggests a surprising reason


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/8ji5ldf5JdIThe American Highway: A Way of Life, A Way of Death (1972)
Published on Jul 26, 2015
The American Highway: A Way of Life, A Way of Death
Produced by the House Public Works Subcommittee on Investigations and Review, this film details the statistics of American highways, including accidents and their causes, and describes Congress' suggestions for improving highway conditions.
FWIW: The American highway system has come a long way in reducing death tolls per highway mile since this film appeared in 1972. The constant question for riders is in the process of saving driving lives have we made the same roads just as or more dangerous for motorcyclists?


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01 August 2015, Saturday

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SUPERBIKE

Malaysia in WorldSBK Historyhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Malaysia+in+WorldSBK+History
In the past it was Shah Alam and Johor. Nowadays it’s Sepang.
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Biaggi scorches ahead in Sepang FP1http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Biaggi+scorches+ahead+in+FP1
Former champ is clear of the field after opening session.
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Pirelli tyre choices for Sepanghttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Pirelli+tyre+choices+for+Sepang
What’s available for tyres at Round 10?
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Biaggi stays on top overall in Sepang but Davies tops drying FP2http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/201...+overall+in+Sepang+but+Davies+tops+drying+FP2
Rain between sessions prevents any overall improvements.
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Sepang WSBK Quote Machine Fridayhttp://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Jul/150731d.htm
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2015 Sepang World Superbike Friday Post-Practice Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/07/31/2015_sepang_world_superbike_friday_post_.html
Press releases after the first day of practice at Sepang: Round Number: 10 Year: 2015 read more
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2015 Sepang World Superbike FP3 Results: Torres Leads Haslam and De Puniethttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/08/01/2015_sepang_world_superbike_fp3_results_.html
Jordi Torres was quickest in the morning's session, ahead of Leon Haslam. Randy de Puniet was half a second off, third quickest in the session and qualifying fourth behind Max Biaggi, in his best provisional position of the year. Aprilia took the provisional front row ahead of De Puniet and Sylvain Guintoli. Results: Race Details Round Number: 9 2015 read more
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2015 Sepang World Superbike FP4 Results: Sykes And Rea Lead Van Der Markhttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/08/01/2015_sepang_world_superbike_fp4_results_.html
Tom Sykes and Jonathan Rea were quickest in the untimed session ahead of Michael van der Mark and Jordi Torres. The Kawasakis set their fastest times of the weekend, showing they aim to challenge the Aprilias in qualifying. Results: Race Details Round Number: 10 2015 read more
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2015 Sepang World Superbike Superpole Results: Longer Laps, Fewer Chanceshttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/08/01/2015_sepang_world_superbike_superpole_re.html
Superpole at the longest track of the year, with laps of over two minutes round the 5.543KM circuit, would not allow riders and teams as much time to relax. With no time to waste, and a lap too long for two good laps on the qualifying tyre, riders would get two laps on a race tyre and maybe only one on the qualifier. Ayrton Badovini missed the session after he got a concussion when he crashed with
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Sepang Tissot-Superpole won by Tom Sykeshttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/WorldSBK+Sepang+Tissot+Superpole
Sykes, Torres and Guintoli will start from the front row in both races tomorrow.
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Shocking Video Relates to On-Track Assault Charges Against Ex-EBR Racer Niccolò Canepa (Uncategorized)http://www.motorcycledaily.com/2015...-charges-against-ex-ebr-racer-niccolo-canepa/
European press is reporting that ex-EBR WSB racer Niccolò Canepa (now racing a Ducati for Althea Racing) is facing a criminal charge in court as a result of an incident at a track day at Mugello in September of 2013. The video below has emerged and appears to show Canepa slapping the front brake lever of […]
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MOTOGP

30 Year Anniversary Color Scheme For Suzukis At Indyhttp://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Jul/150731e.htm
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Elias gets surprise MotoGP call-uphttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120166
Toni Elias will make a surprise MotoGP return for the Indianapolis Grand Prix in place of Karel Abraham on the Cardion Honda
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OTHER MC RACING

WERA Wrap-Up And Results From Last Weekend At Miller Motorsports Parkhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/wera-results-from-last-weekend-at-miller-motorsports-park/
2015 MILLER MOTORSPORTS PARK SUPERBIKE FEST WRAP-UP! The 2015 Miller Motorsports Park Superbike Fest saw riders from all across the US compete on the 3.3 mile perimete...
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Jerry Savoie Ready to Shock the Worldhttp://www.dragbike.com/jerry-savoie-ready-to-shock-the-world/
ALLIGATOR FARMER JERRY SAVOIE ENJOYING THE RIDE IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE, READY TO ‘SHOCK THE WORLD’ AT NHRA SONOMA NATIONALS From an outsider’s perspective, one could stand to reason that Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Jerry Savoie might be a little on edge. Savoie, who moonlights as an alligator farmer in his hometown of Cut Off, Louisiana, is currently in 10th in the points standings and holds just a 2
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Hector Arana Sr. set to join 200 round-wins clubhttp://www.dragbike.com/hector-arana-sr-set-to-join-200-round-wins-club/
Lucas Oil pro Hector Arana Sr. set to join 200 round-wins club The next time Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. wins a round — and he hopes it happens at this weekend’s NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway — he’ll have 200 in his long career. Arana earned career round-win No. 199 in Denver and will be hunting for No. 200 and beyond during Sunday’s eliminations. “Wow!” Arana said with a laug
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NHRA : Krawiec Leads Pro Bike Battlehttp://www.dragbike.com/nhra-krawiec-leads-pro-bike-battle/
TOP SEED KRAWIEC LEADS PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE TEAMS INTO PRO BIKE BATTLE AT SONOMA RACEWAY Eddie Krawiec will lead the NHRA Pro Bike Battle field into competition as the No. 1 seed when the special event takes center stage Saturday, Aug. 1 during the 28th annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. The winner of the NHRA Pro Bike Battle will earn $7,500 and the runner-up will pocket $2,500. Kra
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Women wanted for world record attempthttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...en-wanted-for-world-record-attempt/28001.html
Maria Costello will be one of hundreds of women bikers at the Ace Cafe for the record attempt UP TO 600 women are gathering for a world record attempt for the largest female bike gathering in one place.Women from across the UK and Ireland will be converging on London's Ace Café on August 16 for the record attempt.Organisers said they already have enough women confirmed to beat the recor
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Tour of the Week: Vermont and New Hampshirehttp://www.roadrunner.travel/magazine/read/march-april-2010/page/36/
Green Mountains - Each week RoadRUNNER Magazine is releasing a “Tour of the Week” from our extensive archives. The tour article, along with downloadable maps and GPS files, will be available for free, but only for a week! This week’s Vermont and New Hampshire tour comes from the Mar/Apr 2010 issue.
58 RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER


2015 Ducati Monster 821 Review | Performance Bumphttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/07/31/2015-ducati-monster-821-review-performance-bump/
2015 Ducati Monster 821 Review 2015 Ducati Monster 821 There is an imperfection on Mulholland Highway I affectionately call the Monster Bump. The uphill defect didn’t get its name from its size, or the energy drink. Instead, whenever I hit it on one of the smaller displacement Ducati Monsters, I’d inevitably get some nasty headshake — something no other bikes (not even other Ducatis) suffered when
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2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000 / GSX-S1000F First Ride Reviewhttp://www.motorcycle.com/manufactu...i-gsx-s1000-gsx-s1000f-first-ride-review.html
2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000/GSX-S1000FEditor Score: 86.25%Engine 16.0/20Suspension/Handling 12.0/15 Transmission/Clutch 8.0/10Brakes 9.25/10 Instruments/Controls4.25/5 Ergonomics/Comfort 9.25/10 Appearance/Quality 9.5/10Desirability 9.0/10Value 9.0/10Overall Score86.25/100 Suppose you wanted a nice new orthopedically correct naked bike, but you didn’t want all the latest fly-by-wire techno-gadgetry that accompanies the best of them along with the $15,000-plus price tag. Well, you’re still out of luck, really, because Suzuki’s all-new GSX-S1000 does use the traction-control system (first seen on its
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The Essential Buyer’s Guide: Moto Guzzi 2-Valve Big Twins Reviewhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...rs-guide-moto-guzzi-2-valve-big-twins-review/
The Essential Buyer’s Guide: Moto Guzzi 2-Valve Big Twins Rider’s Library England’s Veloce Publishing has developed an extensive line of essential buyer’s guides that span the range from scooters to motorcycles to exotic cars. In all, the series currently has 82 volumes, 18 of which are devoted to scooters and motorcycles. Four of those are written by noted motorcycle authority and author, Ian Fal
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BMW S1000XR Akrapovic Exhaust Releasedhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/07/31/bmw-s1000xr-akrapovic-exhaust-released/
BMW S1000XR Akrapovic Exhaust 2015 BMW S1000XR with Akrapovic Exhaust Akrapvoic has released an exahust line for BMW’s latest “adventure sport” motorcycle, the S1000XR. The BMW S1000XR Akrapovic titanium slip-on exhaust line features a unique shape that molds into the bikes’ line, and helps shed more than 15 lbs. As a motorcycle that crosses the borders between different categories, Akrapovic drew
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Product Showcase: RoadGear Motorcyclists' Sleeping Bagshttp://www.cyclenews.com/1/37263/Ra...se--RoadGear-Motorcyclists-Sleeping-Bags.aspx
Here are a trio of RoadGear's sleeping bags for adventure riding in any weather.
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Ridgid's Tubular Tool Storage, Yea or Nay?http://www.core77.com/posts/39438/Ridgids-Tubular-Tool-Storage-Yea-or-Nay
Tons of tool companies have jumped onto the Systainer bandwagon, derivatively creating stacking, rectangular tool storage systems of their own. And while Home Depot's in-house Ridgid brand has followed suit, I was interested to see they've also come up with something quite different: A toolbox shaped like a tube.I gave it a second look because the form factor is not an obvious choice—so what is th
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The successful streak continues: BMW Brand Ambassador Alessandro Zanardi defends his world-title in the para-cycling time trial.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0228602EN&left_menu_item=node__10172
Alessandro Zanardi (IT) continued on his winning ways at the 2015 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championship in Nottwil (CH). Two days after being crowned world champion with the Italian national team in the team-relay, he has now celebrated another success. The BMW Brand Ambassador and BMW works driver successfully defended his world-title in the time trial in the MH5 category (men’s hand-cycle).
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The All-New, Next-Generation BMW 7 Series Featured in the Highly-Anticipated Film “Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation,” in Theaters Worldwide July 31.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0228584EN_US&left_menu_item=node__4100
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 31, 2015… The all-new BMW 7 Series, the brand’s flagship in its sixth generation, is featured in the highly-anticipated film “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” from Paramount Pictures and Skydance, in theaters worldwide July 31. BMW is the exclusive worldwide automotive partner of this installment of the legendary action film franchise starring Tom Cruise.
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Formula One Opens The Doors To Its Inner Sanctum...For A Pricehttp://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml
Formula One auto racing has thrown the doors open to the ultra-exclusive paddock at its races for the first time in the 65-year history of the series. However, it comes at a cost with the access restricted to just Friday evening and the price for this privilege being a cool [...]
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Bottas unhappy with media speculationhttp://www.pitpass.com/54397/Bottas-unhappy-with-media-speculation
Valtteri Bottas admits to being unsettled by continued speculation over his future.
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Ferrari rumours disturbing - Bottashttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/33728384
Williams driver Valtteri Bottas describes speculation linking him with a move to Ferrari as "disturbing".
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Can F1 find the right tyre to make it the best show in motorsport?http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...-tyre-to-make-it-the-best-show-in-motorsport/
Formula 1 is poised to make a decision which will have a significant bearing on the quality of the racing we can expect from 2017 onwards. It is about which company will provide the tyres and with Michelin and Pirelli in competition for the role, the stakes are high. The racing in the last four […]
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KCMG completes positive test at Nurburgringhttp://www.fiawec.com/en/news/kcmg-completes-positive-test-at-nurburgring_3279.html
KC Motorgroup Ltd. (KCMG) successfully rounded off FIA World Endurance Championship's Nurburgring test last July 27 - 28 after a five-week hiatus from LMP on-track action. The two-day event, which was hosted by Toyota, saw the Le Mans-winning LMP2 team cumulatively complete 232 laps with...
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Strong debut for Strakka Racing Gibson 015S at Nurburgring testhttp://www.fiawec.com/en/news/stron...ing-gibson-015s-at-nurburgring-test_3278.html
Strakka Racing enjoyed a successful debut of its Gibson 015S chassis at the Nürburgring WEC test. Despite changeable conditions, Strakka Racing topped the LMP2 times on both days ending day two with a 1:45.123 set by Jonny Kane."It has been a successful test, getting to grips with the car and...
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WEC: Nissan makes progress at COTA testhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/119781-wec-nissan-makes-progress-at-cota-test
As the majority of the World Endurance Championship contenders spent time testing at the Nurburgring earlier this week, Nissan opted for a two-day run at Circuit of The Americas to make its first pos...
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ON THE STREET

BMW, Apple could rekindle courtship with an eye on car collaborationhttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...le-courtship-with-an-eye-on-car-collaboration
BMW and Apple may rekindle a courtship put on hold after an exploratory visit by executives of the world's top maker of electronic gadgets to the headquarters of the word's biggest seller of premium cars.
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Car hacking risk may be broader than Fiat Chrysler, Rosekind sayshttp://www.autonews.com/article/201...y-be-broader-than-fiat-chrysler-rosekind-says
The cybersecurity issues that led Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to recall 1.4 million vehicles this month could pose a problem for cars and trucks from other automakers, the top U.S. auto safety regulator said today.
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BMW working on new 400bhp quad-turbocharged diesel enginehttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bmw-working-new-400bhp-quad-turbocharged-diesel-engine
New quad-turbo diesel engine will get its first outing in a performance version of the new 7 Series next year BMW is putting the finishing touches to a new quad-turbocharged, in-line six-cylinder diesel engine for use in a number of high-end models, sources close to the German car maker have revealedThe new performance-orientated oil-burner is planned to get its first airing in a newly created 7
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BMW celebrates 60th anniversary of the 507http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/07/31/bmw-celebrates-60th-anniversary-of-the-507/
With only 252 units built from 1956 to 1959, the BMW 507 remains one of the rarest and most expensive BMWs ever built. To celebrate its 60th anniversary, BMW will be opening an exhibition at its museum in Munich. Called “Family Affairs – Variations on a Design Icon,” visitors to BMW’s facility will be able to see the design drafts to see where all of the elements of this car originally came from.
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The 5 Most Important Cars in the Evolution of the Hot-Rodhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/the-5-most-important-cars-in-the-evolution-of-the-hot-rod-ar170209.html
The world today is full of all kinds of incredible hot rods. Open the pages of any magazine, and you’ll see everything from low-buck, stripped-down street thrashers that specialize in straight-line acceleration, to mega-dollar, high-tech dyno queens set for glory on the autocross. You might see a brand-new fuel injected Camaro side-by-side with a primer-gray Chevy Nova, or a chromed-out rail job p
9 Top Speed Cars / by Richard Rowe@tops... /


Jaguar C-Typehttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/jaguar/1951-1953-jaguar-c-type-ar170330.html
It was 1950, and the postwar sports car racing scene was beginning to heat up. In some ways the scene wasn’t too different from now: the only way to be taken seriously as a purveyor of sporty vehicles was to go racing. Jaguar’s lovely XK120 was in the performance spotlight, thanks to its 120-mph top speed making it the fastest production vehicle of its day, and so it was only natural that the car
400+ Top Speed Cars / by Emmy Jackson@tops... /


Most Expensive BMW Z8 Sells At Auctionhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/07/30/most-expensive-bmw-z8-sells-at-auction/
There’s some exciting stuff going on lately, if you’re into classic cars. Pebble Beach is coming up, which usually hosts its share of eye-wateringly expensive classic cars and the RM Sotheby’s Motor City Sale in Detroit just passed. While Pebble Beach is the more exclusive place to be, Sotheby’s ain’t too shabby either. It’s most recent event also happens to be where the most expensive BMW Z8 ever
500+ Bmw Blog / by Nico DeMattia /


Peter Egan on the Unironic Appeal of Ginormous American Land Yachtshttp://kinja.roadandtrack.com/peter-egan-on-the-unironic-appeal-of-ginormous-american-1721366014
You know Peter Egan. You’ve been reading him for years. The man was always fiddling with a TR-3 or a Lotus Elan or a Morgan 4/4, and writing with a gallows-hued wit about fiddling with said tiny, fussy things. He’d drag home the stray, sad British thing and make it right, even if it did fall apart three times on the way home and three times on the way to meet the next buyer. If you were wise, Egan
3 Jalopnik / by Alex Kierstein on... /


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SUPERBIKE

Last lap Sepang win for Rea in race 1http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Last+Lap+Sepang+win+for+Rea+in+race+1
Race of 2 halves sees Rea win as Sykes loses pace in closing stages.
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Davies wins Malaysian WorldSBK race 2 after last corner movehttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Davies+wins+Malaysian+WorldSBK+race+2+after+last+corner+move
WorldSBK race is action packed from the start as Biaggi crashes out at turn 1.
2K SBK /


Jonathan Rea's WorldSBK Title chanceshttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Jonathan+Reas+WorldSBK+Title+chances
To claim the Title Jonathan Rea needs 11 points more than Sykes.
1K SBK /


Jonathan Rea: "I would have done the same as Chaz"http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Jonathan+Rea+I+would+have+done+the+same+as+Chaz
The Ulsterman describes the last-turn coming together with Davies as a racing incident.
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BMW in Sepang: Without Ayrton Badovini in no man's land on weekends as in Sepang, the one-man team of BMW Motorrad Italia revenge. Without Ayrton Badovini on the grid, the Bavarian work is represented unworthy. Speed Week Superbike Newsoverview /http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/79324/BMW-in-Sepang-Ohne-Ayrton-Badovini-im-Niemandsland.html
Bring your translator, mine is broken.

2015 World Superbikes Championship Standings After Round 10, Sepang, Malaysiahttps://motomatters.com/standings/2015/08/02/2015_world_superbikes_championship_stand.html
Championship standings for round 10, 2015 read more
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MOTOGP

Aprilia Press Release: Stefan Bradl To Ride Aprilia RS-GP In MotoGP For Rest Of 2015 Seasonhttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/08/01/aprilia_press_release_stefan_bradl_to_ri.html
Aprilia today issued the following press release, confirming that Stefan Bradl will race for the Gresini Aprilia team for the rest of the 2015 season, replacing Marco Melandri. STEFAN BRADL TO RIDE AN APRILIA RS-GP ALONGSIDE ALVARO BAUTISTA Noale, 1 August 2015 - Twenty-five year old German rider Stefan Bradl, 2011 Moto2 World Champion, will take part in the remaining nine 2015 MotoGP World Champ
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Title battle set to recommence at Indianapolishttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/03/title-battle-set-to-recommence-at-indianapolis/180575
The MotoGP™ World Championship battle is back as the second half of the season gets underway at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.
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Return to battle at the Brickyardhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/03/return-to-battle-at-the-brickyard/180585
Moto3™ return to battle at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway as the second half of the season kicks off.
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Fan Activities Announced For The Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prixhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...ced-for-the-red-bull-indianapolis-grand-prix/
Wide range of activities on tap for Red Bull Indianapolis GP weekendINDIANAPOLIS - From high-flying Red Bull skydivers to a bustling marketplace to the fastest two-wheeled athletes in the world, the eighth Red Bull Indianapolis GP on Aug. 7...
1 Roadracingworld.com /


The Men Who Would Be Champion: Who Will Take The 2015 MotoGP Title?https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/08/03/the_men_who_would_be_champion_who_will_t.html
With just days to go until MotoGP hits the second half of the season, now is a good time to start asking the question who is in the hot seat for the 2015 MotoGP championship. Valentino Rossi leads the title chase by 13 points, but his lead is due more to his terrifying consistency than racking up win after win. Jorge Lorenzo had a seemingly invincible run from Jerez to Barcelona, but has also fini
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OTHER MC RACING

Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials still planning to run—Latest Updatehttps://rideapart.com/articles/bonneville-motorcycle-speed-trials-still-planning-run-latest-update
The latest information on the Bonneville Motorcycle Speed Trials is that the event planners still anticipate running August 29 – September
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Harley V-Rod Sweeps Sonoma Drags
Series Leader Ed Krawiec Wins NHRA Second Event in a Row and Pro Bike Battle Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the NHRA Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Racing a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, Krawiec was the number-one qualifier, won the Pro Bike Battle special event on Saturday, and then capped Sunday eliminations with h
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NHDRO Brings Motorcycle Drag Racing Back to Indyhttp://www.dragbike.com/nhdro-brings-motorcycle-drag-racing-back-to-indy/
event: NHDRO Summer Celebration when: August 7-9, 2015 where: Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana, USA NHDRO Brings it Back to Indy After a two-race road stint to the St. Louis area’s Gateway International and Louisville’s Ohio Valley Dragway, Brian and Niki Welch welcome the NHDRO family back to Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana, for the NHDRO Summer Celebration on August 7-9
30 Dragbike.com / by dragbike admin /


Flat Track: Round #5 Tune-In Alert – Black Hillshttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/03/flat-track-round-5-tune-in-alert-black-hills/
AMA Pro Racing Press Release: Round 8 of the 2015 AMA Pro Flat Track season, the Black Hills Half-Mile, will roar into action on Tuesday night, Aug. 4. The race will coincide with the 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Fans can tune-in and catch every second of FansChoice.tv coverage from Black Hills Speedway in Rapid City, S.D. by clicking HERE. In Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance &
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ON THE STREET

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On the street of course.
Robbie Maddison Shows How To Go Surfing…on a Dirt Bikehttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/robbie-maddison-surf-dirt-bike-video/
Let’s just be clear: this is the coolest thing you will see today. Robbie Maddison is better known for his non-surfing abilities, but after today’s video – “Pipe Dream” – by DC Shoes, that might change. Riding the waves iconic waves of Tahiti (Teahupoo and Papara), Maddison takes his two-stroke KTM where no dirt bike has gone before in French Polynesia. We are all aware that with enough speed, and
34 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /
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VIDEO: Robbie Maddison Surfing On A Motorcyclehttps://rideapart.com/articles/video-robbie-maddison-surfing-motorcycle
As a surfer who writes for RideApart, I feel uniquely qualified to report on the video you're about to watch, that of Robbie Maddison riding a very heavily modified motorcycle into the waves at Teahupo'o. I could tell you all of the reasons why this is a
1 Hell for Leather /


Imperfect way to becoming a Legendhttp://bikeindia.in/imperfect-way-to-becoming-a-legend/
There are perfect motorcycles and then there are not so perfect bikes. But, which are the ones that are remembered and loved by millions? I try to find that There are many people I know who would argue for hours trying to tell me how irrational motorcycles are. There are people in our industry who don’t hesitate even a bit detesting motorcycling. Such people are better off with their set of fo
1 Bike India / by Ravi Chandnani /


Harleys Street 500 knocks Honda off sales top spot in Australiahttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...da-off-sales-top-spot-in-australia/28010.html
Harley-Davidson's Street 750 IT’S never a surprise to hear that Harley-Davidson is the best-selling road-going motorcycle brand in America but after the first six months of 2015 the firm has taken the top spot halfway around the world in Australia as well.In terms of road-going bikes, Harley’s 4,566 sales in Australia between January and June 2015, up from 3,985 the year before, was
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BMW issued a recall on multiple vehicle modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2015343
Certain vehicles, which were parked at the port of entry in Halifax during the ice storms in February 2015, may have been exposed to excessive standing water and salt for an extended period due to this isolated...
Transport Canada - Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls /


BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2015 Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...d=9&id=T0228799EN_US&left_menu_item=node__804
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 3, 2015… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 2.1 percent in July for a total of 26,970 compared to 26,409 vehicles sold in July, 2014.
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BMW Motorrad Sales
With 1,445 retails BMW motorcycles posted their second best July ever. This figure was also 11.1 percent above the 1,301 motorcycles sold in July 2014.

The R 1200 GS was the best-selling model in July with 210 units (+30%), and in combination with the new for 2015 R 1200 RS, grew boxer model retails by 56.3 percent to 702 units compared to 449 in July of 2014.

With 196 retails (+44%) the new S 1000 RR helped post S-Series growth of 22.2 percent with sales of 336 units compared to 275 this time last year.


AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG agree with Nokia Corporation on joint acquisition of HERE digital mapping businesshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/port...lId=34&id=T0228788PT&left_menu_item=node__804
Acquisition will secure and strengthen HERE as an independent company serving customers from all industries +++ Real-time maps and location based services will be the basis for the mobility of tomorrow +++ - Transaction expected to close in first quarter 2016 +++
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BMW i ChargeForward Pilot Launches in Bay Areahttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0228804EN_US&left_menu_item=node__4100
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – August 3, 2015 … The BMW i ChargeForward Program has begun as an 18-month pilot. The program is now issuing calls to participating BMW i3 drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area to request the interruption of the charging of their EVs for one hour.
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MINI Connected sharpens its focus. The new MINI Connected app centres even more on driving-related functions.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0228002EN&left_menu_item=node__5242
Munich. After five years, the MINI Connected app is undergoing a major relaunch, with the new version available to download from mid-August. The design follows the same principles applied to the brand’s realignment as recently revealed, meaning that the focus has been clearly placed on the essentials. In the same way as the brand has now adopted a much more pared-down overall approach, MINI Connected will in future concentrate on driving-related functions.
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FORMULA 1

Haas F1 – redemption or last chance for Esteban Gutierrez, Jean-Eric Vergne and Nico Hulkenberg?http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...tierrez-jean-eric-vergne-and-nico-hulkenberg/
Esteban Gutierrez, Jean-Eric Vergne and Nico Hulkenberg are the leading contenders for race seats with the US-based Haas F1 squad when it makes its Formula 1 debut in 2016, according to team founder Gene Haas. Speaking at the recent opening of a new Haas factory outlet in Portugal, Haas acknowledged that as moves in the […]
20 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 /


Raikkonen: Look at performance, not just results | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/08/03/f1-fanatic-round-up-0308-3/
In the round-up: Don't just look at my results - Raikkonen • Renault keen to revive young driver programme
39 F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog / by Keith Collantine /


Arrivabene denies experiencing unbearable pressurehttp://www.f1technical.net/news/20109
Ferrari’s team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has set a target of two victories ahead of the 2015 Formula 1 season. The Italian is delighted with that, but urges his team to work even harder to catch the ever-dominant Mercedes.
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OTHER CAGE RACING

Live And Drive The Indy 500http://silodrome.com/live-and-drive-the-indy-500/
Live And Drive The Indy 500Live And Drive The Indy 500 is a delightfully retro look back at the Indy 500 through the lens of the late-1980s. I have to warn you now, the introduction is uber cheesy, but stick with it and you’ll see some of the major highlights from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1965 to the then modern-day.The film itself was produced by the ABC’s Wide World of Sports and it
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Hardcore Ferrari F12 Spied, May Carry GTO Titlehttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1073558_hardcore-ferrari-f12-spied-may-carry-gto-title
Earlier in the year we saw a mysterious Ferrari F12 Berlinetta mule testing in Italy with some camouflage gear taped over its rear. Originally thought to be an early mule for the F12’s mid-cycle update (Ferrari has confirmed its regular models will have an eight-year lifespan with a major update coming halfway), it’s now thought the...
9K High Gear Media Network Feed/


BMW and the Apple iCar – Should BMW give the i3 technology?http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/08/03/bmw-and-the-apple-icar/
It has been with a certain amount of humorous cynicism that I’ve watched the articles pour forth on Apple’s reported attempt to induce BMW into letting it purchase the rights to the i3. As purported in many of the articles, Apple is enamored with the technology of the i3 and they want it for an Apple automotive offering. Could it be done – of course it could and Apple, thanks to the way the i3 is
12 Bmw Blog / by Hugo Becker /


Mr. Regular Explains Why Your Grandparents Drive Differentlyhttp://kinja.roadandtrack.com/mr-regular-explains-why-your-grandparents-drive-differ-1721757736
Mr. Regular just bought a 1960 Ford Falcon. By modern car standards, it’s a dog. But by 1960 standards, it was perfect. Our own Mr. Regular explains why the cars of the 60s changed the way your grandparents drove.Read more...
3 Jalopnik / by Travis Okulski on... /
FWIW: Ahh childhood memories. My father, a die hard Ford man (He put himself thrrough college working in the Twin Cities Ford plant.), traded his 58 Fairlane with a 252 Police Interceptor engine that drank gas at alarming rates for one of the first Falcons to hit town in the fall of 59. Dad’s job had him driving many in town miles. The Fairlane devastated the family budget with its drinking habits. It had to go and the Falcon was the replacement.

It was a huge hit with me. Bullet proof? HA, no way but I was a sprout and the Falcon provided numerous chances to learn about wrenching from my dad. I owe a lot to the I6 engine for memories of time with my father and the skills he passed on.

Like many of our BMW Motorrads, the seat was the first thing he changed. Dad had a bad back and the Falcon had no lumbar support. Off to a local upholsterer for some modifications.

On the road it probably was a slow moving hunk of junk. I didn’t have a license so I could not tell you. I do know dad was more relaxed driving it. The Fairlane brought out the maniac driver side of him. The trip from Madison to family events in Eau Claire were done on a heavily traveled poorly maintained US 12. My sister and I would sit in the back seat and count the cars he was able to pass on each leg of the trip. My mother and father would debate if passing all these cars was worth the extra gas stop on the way up to feed the thirsty Fairlane engine. With the Falcon a car passed was probably pulling off road to repair a flat tire. Mother, to my knowledge, never commented on the fact we could make the trip with a single tank of fuel. I didn’t care. If we had problems it would be another chance to help dad. If not he was a lot more fun to be around when he wasn’t in the 60’s manic pass at almost any cost driving mode.

Long range trips were back on the summer vacation agenda. The Fairlane limited us to wonderful trips exploring various campgrounds a tank away from home. The Falcon allowed us to head back to Superior’s north shore and on into Canada. Six of one a half a dozen of the other with the flip of the coin going to the Falcon for reasons previously mentioned.

Sometime in the mid 90’s I was out walking with a friend. Out exploring the neighborhood they recently moved into, we came across an all white 60 Falcon four door up for sale. Dad’s was a two tone but this white one brought back a rush of memories. I talked with the owner. A Falcon fanatic, he used the car as a parts runner and fun runner while he restored a ‘64 Falcon Futura convertible for his wife and built a seriously good lookin ‘65 black on black Futura 289 hardtop with a highly modified 289.

Nostalgia won out and the three of us piled into the white Falcon and took it for a drive. A brief stint as passenger while the owner explained the car and we traded places. I slipped behind the wheel and was flooded with thoughts as I drove. I chuckled inside. All the reasons the car made sense for my dad to buy and for me to fondly remember were the same reasons I would not make an offer. The test ride did not last long. We pulled into the owners drive. I thanked him very much. We handled the awkward moment when he asked if I was interested in true midwest fashion. All was good.

As we left I handed the seller one of my business cards. ‘If you ever want to sell that ‘65 give me a call. I’m sure we could do business on that one.’ Dad died in ‘63. If he had been around in ‘65 we would have been building one just like this one. The owner smiled and put the card in his wallet. I have never heard from him since.


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Motorcyclists should encourage cyclinghttp://motorbikewriter.com/motorcyclists-encourage-cycling/
If motorcyclists want to advance their cause – politically and socially – they should be encouraging kids to take up cycling. I’m all for getting young kids hooked on bicycles. It leads to more exciting drugs like motorcycles! And the more young people who take up motorcycling, the bigger will be our influence. I remember riding along and making motorcycles noises as I pedalled … didn’t you? I ha
21 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe / 1


Here's Video of the Jerk Who Killed hitchBOThttp://paleofuture.gizmodo.com/heres-video-of-the-jerk-who-killed-hitchbot-1721797093
The hitchhiking robot known as hitchBOT was destroyed in Philadelphia over the weekend. And now we finally have footage of the jerk who did it. Vlogger Jesse Wellens posted the footage below to Snapchat. It shows a lone man in a sports jersey repeatedly kicking hitchBOT.Read more...
3K Jalopnik /


All These Jaw-Dropping Airplane Images Were Taken By This Flying Photoghttp://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/all-these-jaw-dropping-airplane-images-were-taken-by-th-1721264161
Tyson Rininger’s name is synonymous with incredible aviation imagery. For over 20 years his work has been seen on the cover of magazines, the pages of aerospace books and above the dates on showcase calendars. His affair with aviation doesn’t stop at the viewfinder, loving all things air show related, Tyson was even a wing walker with the American Barnstormers.Read more...
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VINTAGE MOTO MONDAY: 1967 Greeves 250 Challengerhttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/0...-250-challenger-vintage-off-road-motorcycles/
This bike, with its leading-link front suspension, looks like it’s from another era entirely. Although the British-built Greeves were the most popular two-stroke dirt bikes in the early 1960s, the 250 Challenger was a last effort to compete with the lighter and more maneuverable CZs and Husqvarnas that were gaining in popularity. Girling shocks are used front and rear, and that leading-link fork,
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SUPERBIKE

Davies moves up to second overall after race two win at Sepanghttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Davies+moves+up+to+second+overall+after+race+two+win+at+Sepang
The Welsh rider keeps the momentum high heading into the summer break.
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Biaggi: "Happy with the podium, especially given the injury"http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Biaggi+Happy+with+the+podium+especially+given+the+injury
The Italian rider once more in the record books after the third place in Race 1 at Sepang.
2K SBK /


‘The longest five laps of my career’ – Sykeshttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/The+longest+five+laps+of+my+career+Sykes
Kawasaki Racing Team rider on Sepang tyre struggles.
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MOTOGP

Marquez had begun to doubt his stylehttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120231
Marc Marquez has admitted he had begun to lose confidence in his riding style, following his struggles during the early part of the 2015 MotoGP season
8 MOTOGP news


2015 Indianapolis MotoGP Preview - Will The Last Time At The Brickyard Be The Best?https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/08/04/2015_indianapolis_motogp_preview_will_th.html
Depending on who you ask, MotoGP's summer break is either too short, or too long. For the fans, three full weekends without MotoGP is a painfully long time, though both World Superbikes and BSB have done a pretty good job of making MotoGP's absence much more bearable. For the teams, riders and staff, the four weeks between the Sachsenring and Indianapolis pass in an instant, seeming way too short to qualify as a break. In between PR appearances and negotiations for 2016, riders are lucky to grab five days R&R before getting back to training for the remainder of the season. Team staff, on t
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Bradl cleared to make MotoGP returnhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120217
Stefan Bradl has been given medical clearance to return to MotoGP at Indianapolis, where he will make his debut with Aprilia this weekend, after his recent wrist injury
7 MOTOGP news /


Ducati's Dovizioso: "I Hope To Bring A Halt To My Negative Run," At Indianapolishttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...ng-a-halt-to-my-negative-run-at-indianapolis/
Ducati Team arrive at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the USAFollowing the short summer break, the MotoGP World Championship kicks back into gear this coming weekend at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the t...
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Nicky Hayden Says He's Excited To Be Returning To Indianapolis Motor Speedwayhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...-be-returning-to-indianapolis-motor-speedway/
Back to work as the second half of the season kicks off at IndianapolisPOWER ELECTRONICS pair excited to return to action after summer break; Nicky Hayden ready for his second home race of the seasonNine races down, nine to go in the...
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OTHER MC RACING

MotoAmerica Set For Brickyard Debuthttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/04/motoamerica-set-for-brickyard-debut/
MotoAmerica Press Release: The two protagonists in the 2015 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM North America Superbike Championship head to what is inarguably the most famous race place in the world this week tied on points in their battle for the title and ready to resume their fight on the big stage. And the stage definitely doesn't get any bigger as the MotoAmerica Series brings three of its classes (Superbi
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Johanna Quandt, widow of BMW savior, dies at 89http://www.autonews.com/article/20150805/OEM/150809900/johanna-quandt-widow-of-bmw-savior-dies-at-89
Johanna Quandt, the billionaire widow whose husband turned Germany's BMW AG into the largest maker of luxury cars, has died.

FWIW From the archives...

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Herbert Quandt: The Man Who Saved BMW - autoevolutionhttp://www.autoevolution.com/news/herbert-quandt-the-man-who-saved-bmw-2185.html
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Nov 22, 2010 - Herbert Quandt (left) and a few BMW shareholders. ... an agreement with the state of Bavaria that would allow him to purchase BMW. ... increasing thefamily wealth over the years to include stakes in a lot of major factories in


Breaking the Silence: BMW's Quandt Family to Investigate Wealth Amassed in Third ReichSPIEGEL Online International - 12.10.2007http://www.spiegel.de/international...e-wealth-amassed-in-third-reich-a-511193.html
Germany's wealthy and reclusive Quandt family, a major BMW shareholder, has gone on the defensive. For decades the family repressed its Nazi past, but a new documentary film provides new photos of old revelations that have prompted the Quandts to confront their own history of using slave laborers in factories during World War II.


2015 BMW R1200R Test – Willing, Able & Modernhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/08/05/2015-bmw-r1200r-test-specs-photos-willing-able-modern/
2015 BMW R1200R Test 2015 BMW R1200R There is nothing on the road that sounds like or feels like a BMW boxer twin. Just swing a leg over any model thusly equipped, turn the key — or in this case with optional Keyless Ride remote — stab the starter button, and one is treated to the unique bark of the, now, 1170cc motor. Give it a quick rev and feel the bike’s signature tug to the left. If you are a
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How Printed Circuit Board Assemblies Allows the Motorcycles Industry Forward ...http://news.thomasnet.com/companyst...otorcycles-industry-forward-progress-20047033
Printed Circuit Boards are no longer just a rigid board. Modern design and materials allow for flexible and even organic material that holds chips and several other electronic components and interconnects the functions to each other.


2016 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR Reviewhttp://www.sportrider.com/2016-aprilia-tuono-v4-1100-rr-first-ride-review
From the August/September 2015 issue of Sport Rider magazine Aprilia found itself in unfamiliar territory last year, its Tuono V4 R falling behind the KTM Super Duke R and BMW S 1000 R after having dominated the big bore naked-bike category almost since its inception. Hungry for redemption, Aprilia has gone back to the drawing board and returned with a bigger, better version of its Tuono, thi
2 Sport Rider / by Bradley Adams; Ph... /


10 Reasons Why Southwest Wisconsin is One of The Best Motorcycle Touring Destinationshttps://rideapart.com/articles/top-...nsin-one-best-motorcycle-touring-destinations
There are great reasons to tour most any part of this good ol’ country of ours. Each locality has its own unique appeal, historic sites, man-made and natural points of interest, and
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FWIW: Stay away! You won’t like it! No fun roads, the people aren’t friendly, the food sucks and the beer is lousy.

10 Tips to Stay Cool on Hot Motorcycle Rideshttp://www.ridermagazine.com/latest-news/10-tips-to-stay-cool-on-hot-motorcycle-rides.htm/
Summer is made for epic rides. Warm, sunny weather and long days make summer an ideal time for motorcycling. But with 2015 on pace to surpass 2014 as the hottest year on record, you need to be prepared to deal with above-average temperatures, especially on multi-day tours where you’ll be riding several hours per day. These tips will help you keep your cool. 1. Stay Hydrated. According to Web
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The Cross Egypt Challengehttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/08/05/the-cross-egypt-challenge-2/
Scooters in the Desert – Egypt is one of the oldest, most mysterious, and historically significant nations on earth—does that make it the perfect place for an epic scooter rally? The organizers behind the Cross Egypt Challenge certainly think so. The challenge is an international motorcycle and scooter rally that began in 2011. Since then […]
60 RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER


Top 10 cheap big bikeshttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-top-10s/top-10-cheap-big-bikes/28021.html
IT doesn’t seem long ago that the average brand new 1000cc superbike was selling for £9k or less and supersports 600s were below £7k, but those days are long gone and now the bleeding edge of motorcycle technology is likely to set you back a five-figure sum.And the same sort of inflation has hit lower down in the market, too, with bikes that would have been in the region of £5k back in the mid-to-late 2000s now sitting with £7k-plus tags dangling from their mirrors. With increasing numbers of bikes being sold via PCP or HP schemes, for many riders the total is less important than the mont
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2015 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Limitedhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/manufa...ley-davidson-electra-glide-ultra-limited.htm/
Decked out in Radioactive Green (the custom color costs $1,300 extra), the Ultra Limited cuts a classic V-twin touring cruiser profile. When Harley-Davidson launched Project Rushmore for 2014, the customer-driven enhancement program was said to be the most extensive and important in the company’s 110-year history. The first motorcycles to get the Rushmore treatment were those in the Touring family
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2015 Honda Gold Winghttp://www.ridermagazine.com/manufacturer/honda/2015-honda-gold-wing.htm/
Two-tone Candy Red/Black is the best-looking GL1800 paint scheme yet. Stripe down the middle has ghosted “40th Anniversary” logos. Honda developed the Gold Wing to be its flagship, a boundary-breaking example of what was possible from the world’s leading motorcycle manufacturer. From the GL1000 that debuted for 1975 to the GL1800 of today—spanning 40 years of production and five model generations—
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2015 Indian Roadmasterhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/style/cruiser/2015-indian-roadmaster.htm/
Two-tone Indian Motorcycle Red/Ivory Cream is stunning and adds $1,200 to the price. Although Indian lays claim to being American’s first motorcycle manufacturer, in this group the Roadmaster is the new kid on the block. After the original company was shuttered in 1953, years of darkness and confusion were followed by a couple of wobbly resurrections until Polaris finally bought the company in 201
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2016 Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 RR Reviewhttp://www.sportrider.com/2016-aprilia-tuono-v4-1100-rr-first-ride-review
From the August/September 2015 issue of Sport Rider magazine Aprilia found itself in unfamiliar territory last year, its Tuono V4 R falling behind the KTM Super Duke R and BMW S 1000 R after having dominated the big bore naked-bike category almost since its inception. Hungry for redemption, Aprilia has gone back to the drawing board and returned with a bigger, better version of its Tuono, this
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For a man, there's no such thing as losthttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/features/11785191/For-a-man-theres-no-such-thing-as-lost.html
Forget satnav - men's sense of direction is genetic, says Nick Harding
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Schuberth M1 Helmet Released – Innovative Stylehttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/08/05/schuberth-m1-helmet-released-innovative-style/
Schuberth M1 Helmet Released Schuberth M1 Helmet Schuberth continues to pave the way for advances in head protection technology with their latest release, the Schuberth M1. The innovative new design integrates the safety features unique to the German helmet manufacturer with groundbreaking aesthetics, functionality and customizability. “For decades Schuberth has pioneered the field of head protect
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Best Motorcycle Product Of 2015http://www.motorcycle.com/features/best-motorcycle-product-of-2015.html
Product of the Year Winner: Sena 10C Those of you who are paying attention already know this, but we’re big fans of Bluetooth helmet communicators here at MO. (BT communication won our 2014 MOBO award for Best Technology). Well, everyone except Burns, who prefers belting out his own soundtrack inside his helmet while he rides. (In case you’re wondering, the quality is way better than your neighbo
9 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Evans Brasfield


Great Multi-tools for On and Off-Road Repairshttps://rideapart.com/articles/great-multitools-road-repairs
Not everyone brings tools with them on a ride since anything approaching a full kit is just too heavy and impractical. Even a few essential tools can be cumbersome, especially if you’re not really packing any side or top mounted bags. But sometimes you’re
17 Hell for Leather /


Pirelli improves Scorpion Trail tyres
Pirelli Scorpion Trail II adventure tyres Pirelli has updated its Scorpion Trail tyres for big-bore adventure bikes with even longer life, improved wet performance, better traction and more control. The Pirellia Scorpion Trail II tyre is a combination of their popular and long-wearing Angel GT sports tyre and their range of enduro tyres. They are designed for big-bore adventure bikes such as the D
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Another change at the top of the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy: Reiterberger back in the lead – Wins for the BMW S 1000 RR in IDM, BSB, CSBK and MSC.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0229123EN&left_menu_item=node__10154
Markus Reiterberger claims his ninth win of the season in SUPERBIKE*IDM – Alastair Seeley is victorious in the Superstock class of the BSB – Jordan Szoke on his way to the title in Canada – BMW Motorrad privateers are successful in Malaysia.
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BMW Group Canada reports July sales results.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...Id=21&id=T0229188EN&left_menu_item=node__8457
BMW Group reports double-digit increase while BMW Motorrad achieves its best July on record.
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Quarterly Report to 30 June 2015https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...lId=21&id=T0229167EN&left_menu_item=node__804
Quarterly Report to 30 June 2015
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Statement by Harald Krüger, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Conference Call Interim Report to 30 June 2015https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...lId=21&id=T0229165EN&left_menu_item=node__804
StatementHarald Krüger Conference Call Q2 2015.
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Statement by Dr. Friedrich Eichiner, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Finance, Conference Call Interim Report to 30 June 2015https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...lId=21&id=T0229166EN&left_menu_item=node__804
Statement Dr. Eichiner Conference Call Q2 2015
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BMW Group firmly on trackhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...lId=21&id=T0229168EN&left_menu_item=node__804
Six-month EBIT exceeds € 5 billion for first time +++ Solid sales volume growth despite volatile markets +++ Sharp rise in second-quarter revenues to € 23.9 billion +++ EBT nears previous year's record level +++ BMW Group reaffirms targets for 2015 +++
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The BMW Group at the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show (IAA)https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...lId=21&id=T0229164EN&left_menu_item=node__809
The BMW Group will be exhibiting from 15 – 27 September in Frankfurt with a one-of-a-kind stand architecture that takes modern experiential marketing to a whole new level.
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Honda F1 boss admits job is on the line as McLaren under sponsor pressure over poor resultshttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...ren-under-sponsor-pressure-over-poor-results/
Honda F1 engine boss Yasuhisa Arai has spoken out candidly today about the awkward position he and Honda find themselves in; culturally he admits that Honda’s way is different from McLaren and F1. He also addresses issues with the McLaren team, which is under pressure from sponsors due to poor results and his own future […]
92 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 /


2015 mid-season F1 driver rankings part one: 20-13 | Driver Rankingshttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/08/05/2015-mid-season-f1-driver-rankings-part-one-20-13/
In the ten years since the F1 Fanatic Driver Rankings began there's probably never been a trickier season to place the competitors in order.
27 F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog / by Keith Collantine /


Ferrari’s strict engine development planhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/20113
Ferrari is set to exploit their remaining seven development tokens in two steps and is therefore prepared to take engine penalties in Austin or Mexico.
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What If You Can't Import Classic Cars Into Your Country?http://jalopnik.com/what-if-you-cant-import-classic-cars-into-your-country-1722034093
If your father bought a Mercedes SL back in the sixties, all you need to do is preserve it, because you won’t be needing a finer motorcar, ever.Read more...
24 Jalopnik / by Máté Petrány /


The Curious Case Of The Fake 1967 Corvettehttp://carbuying.jalopnik.com/the-curious-case-of-the-fake-1967-corvette-1721955795
From time to time, readers point out cases to me from other states on topics I have written about. And last week I got a doozy. The man who bought a fake “rare” Corvette and could not sue for fraud due to disclaimers made by the seller, Mecum Auctions.Read more...
300+ Jalopnik / by SteveLehto on Car... /


BimmerFile.com

What is BimmerFile
...BimmerFile [is] a place where enthusiasts could gather daily to read, learn and talk about the cars they love. The site is dedicated to bringing you the most interesting news, links and reviews related to the BMW brand and it’s vehicles.


BMW BLOG
What is BMWBLOG?
...It’s a BMW news online magazine dedicated to all the bimmer fans out there, but also geared towards all the automobile lovers. Our publication brings you the latest news, reviews, photos and every other little bit of interesting information from the BMW world. Our ultimate goal is to bring all the BMW enthusiasts together and create a unique “bimmer” community....



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ESSAY: When is the Future Coming? Or, put another way, why are exotic materials of the future no longer being made?http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/05/when-is-the-future-coming-for-parts-made-of-exotic-materials/
Remember the future that was coming soon? Plastic engines would laugh at weight. Handbag-sized ceramic turbines would equal the power of 7-liter V-8s while sipping fuel. Nuclear power, too cheap to meter. Giant space cruisers, leaving for Alpha Centauri. It’s grand to discover that chunks of the long-ago optimism remain real. In the 1960s, Lockheed developed a material called “Lockalloy,” which h
400+ Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /


Iowa dealership liquidation Sept. 6 offers a slice of Honda historyhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernew...liquidation-sept-6-offers-slice-honda-history
GREENFIELD, Iowa – Vintage Honda lovers who can’t get enough will have a rare chance Sept. 6, when the inventory from Greenfield Honda goes up for auction. The shop started with the first Hondas ever imported to the United States and when it closed in 1992, the owners didn’t look back – until now. The collection up for auction includes about 100 vintage Honda motorcycles, two BSA motorcycles, helm
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The Lexus Hoverboard Is Real…and Looks Very Difficult to Ridehttp://design-milk.com/lexus-hoverboard-real-difficult-ride/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds
Get ready to be amazed. Lexus has made good on their promise, following up their much hyped teaser announcement made over a month ago with a full reveal of pro skater Ross McGouran riding atop of their seemingly miraculous hoverboard technology: What looks like movie magic is actually gravity being held at bay using liquid nitrogen-cooled superconductors integrated into the deck partnered with a specially modified skate park in Barcelona with a surface embedded with hundreds of magnets. The steam-emitting, maglev deck comes complete with rail slide grooving underneath, which skater Ross McGo
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SUPERBIKE

Engines: BMW and Aprilia are the most reliablehttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/79399/Motoren-BMW-und-Aprilia-sind-am-zuverlaessigsten.html
Only seven engines per driver and year are permitted according to the current rules of the World Superbike Championship. Some stereotypes are confirmed.
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Only seven engines per driver and year are permitted according to the current rules of the World Superbike Championship. Some stereotypes are confirmed...Class leader in terms of durability is BMW: Ayrton Badovini has let block only four engines, no one is defective. Imre Toth and GaborRizmayer have since the season opener even only uses two engines, one is no longer operational. However, these are almost floor level.

FWIW I want to ride a fun durability leader on the street. On the track - Flog them too win.



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Honda Achieves 700th GP Road Racing Victoryhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/08/10/motorcycle-news/honda-achieves-700th-gp-road-racing-victory/
Coming into the Indianapolis MotoGP round this weekend, Honda was sitting on 698 grand prix wins across all classes. By the end of the weekend, however, Honda had reached the 700 mark, with victories by Livio Loi in Moto3 and, of course, Marc Marquez in MotoGP. Honda’s first Grand Prix win? That came in 1961, when Australian rider Tom Phillis rode his Honda RC143 to victory in the 125cc class of t
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Fight with Lorenzo surprised Marquezhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120280
Indianapolis MotoGP winner Marc Marquez says he was not expecting such a tough battle for victory with Jorge Lorenzo ahead of the race
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2015 Indianapolis MotoGP Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/08/10/2015_indianapolis_motogp_post_race_press.html
Press releases from the MotoGP teams, Bridgestone and the circuit after the race at Indianapolis: Round Number: 10 Year: 2015 read more
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2015 Indianapolis Moto2 And Moto3 Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/08/10/2015_indianapolis_moto2_and_moto3_post_r.html
Press releases from the Moto2 and Moto3 teams after Sunday's races Indianapolis: Round Number: 10 Year: 2015 read more
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Hayden: “I'm not happy with the result”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/10/hayden-i-m-not-happy-with-the-result/181451
A disappointing end to Hayden’s home GP saw him just miss out on points in Sunday’s Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.
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2015 Indianapolis Race Round Up, Part 1: Marquez Vs Lorenzo, Rossi Vs Pedrosa, And Why Ducati Is Going Backwardshttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/08/10/2015_indianapolis_race_round_up_part_1_m.html
Whether this is the last time MotoGP visits Indianapolis or not – the lack of an announcement on Sunday night suggests that this was the last time – the 2015 edition will certainly go down in history as memorable. Race day saw the biggest crowd since 2009 head to Indianapolis Motor Speedway, though in a facility this vast, anything less than a quarter of a million fans is going to look empty, and
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2015 MotoGP Championship Standings After Race 10, Indianapolis, Indianapolishttps://motomatters.com/standings/2015/08/09/2015_motogp_championship_standings_after.html
MotoGP Championship standings for round 10, 2015 read more
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OTHER MC RACING

NHRA : It’s Almost Go Time for the U.S. Nationalshttp://www.dragbike.com/nhra-its-almost-go-time-for-the-u-s-nationals/
NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES STAKES WILL BE HIGH AT PRESTIGIOUS CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE U.S. NATIONALS IN INDIANAPOLIS Traxxas Nitro Shootout, Mopar Hemi Challenge, Fireworks, the Golden Knights, Jet Dragsters and high-octane competition in Lucas Oil Series and J&A Service Pro Mod Series also part of the fun at the ‘Bigger’ Go INDIANAPOLIS – The world’s most prestigious drag race, the
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AMA: 2015 USA Motocross of Nations Team Announcedhttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/10/ama-2015-usa-motocross-of-nations-team-announced/
American Motorcyclist Association Press Release: On Sept. 26-27, three of America's top motocross riders will represent the United States at the Fédération Internationale de Motocylisme Motocross of Nations in Ernee, France. Toyota/Yamaha/JGRMX's Justin Barcia will race in the MX1 class, Yamalube/Star Racing/Yamaha's Jeremy Martin will race in the MX2 class and Martin's teammate Cooper Webb will
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Guy Martin sets date for 400mph attempthttp://motorbikewriter.com/guy-martin-sets-date-400mph/
Triumph Rocket III streamliner Quirky Isle of Man TT racer Guy Martin will pilot a Triumph streamliner in an attempt to break the motorcycle land speed record at the salt flats of Bonneville, USA, in September, 2015. The current record, 376.363mph (605.697Km/h), was set in the Top Oil-Ack Attack streamliner in 2010. Guy was set to race on the famous salt flats this month, but a thin crust of salt
29 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


The history of the ISDEhttp://www.americanmotorcyclist.com/NewsView/15-08-07/The_history_of_the_ISDE.aspx
The following is a press release from the FIM... With this year’s FIM International Six Days' Enduro - the 90th edition of this great event - to be held in Kosice, Slovakia from Sept. 7-12 is now less than a month away. It seems the perfect moment to reflect on the long history of this hugely important FIM competition. Here follows a brief summary of the origins and development of the ISDE as it i
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2015 Zero SR ZF12.5 +Power Tank | Reviewhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/08/10/2015-zero-sr-zf12-5-power-tank-review/
2015 Zero SR ZF12.5 +Power Tank – Test 2015 Zero SR ZF12.5 +Power Tank There is so much to like about the 2015 Zero SR ZF12.5 +Power Tank — once you get used to the missing two elements that have, thus far, been integral elements of the motorcycle riding experience. Sound, the underscore to almost every life experience, is completely changed on an electric bike, replaced by a whir that is quite pl
1 Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine / by Kelly Callan /


Brammo Clearing Out Old Inventoryhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/08/10/motorcycle-news/brammo-clearing-out-old-inventory/
For those interested in purchasing a new electric motorcycle at heavily discounted rates, Brammo is selling remaining 2013 Enertia Plus models for a final retail price of $5995. In addition, remaining 2014 Empulse models have a final retail price of $9995, and 2014 Empulse R models, which are very similar to the new $20,000 Victory Empulse TT are being sold for a mere $11,995. There are still a li
4 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Troy Siahaan /


Best On-Off-Road / Adventure Motorcycle of 2015http://www.motorcycle.com/features/best-on-off-road-adventure-motorcycle-of-2015.html
Best On-Off-Road/Adventure Motorcycle of the Year Winner: KTM 1290 Super Adventure By Tom Roderick Last year, it was BMW’s fabulous R1200GS sharing the MOBO in this category with KTM’s brilliant 1190 Adventure, as each excelled in their own particular ways. This year the tie was broken by the stunning new 1290 Super Adventure, an amalgamation of the 1190 and the audacious Super Duke R, our 2014 B
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Italian CEO's vintage Harley collection headed for auction Oct. 17http://www.dealernews.com/dealernew...ntage-harley-collection-headed-auction-oct-17
STAFFORDSHIRE, England - A private estate collection of 60 rare, predominantly American motorcycles will be offered at Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale Oct. 17-18. Stored in a private museum, the collection celebrates American marques from across pivotal points in motorcycle manufacture. Highlights include a 1910 Pierce 688cc Four and a 1930 Indian 1,265cc Model 402 Four-cylinder Combination. “This is
Dealernews / by hwagner /


VStrom 250 and Versys 250 rumouredhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/v-strom-250-and-versys-250-rumoured/28029.html
Does the world need a baby V-Strom? SEPARATE rumours have recently suggested that both Suzuki and Kawasaki are developing parallel twin 250cc adventure tourers to provide new entry-level additions to their dual-sport ranges.In Japan, the sometimes-accurate Young Machine reckons that the Strom 250 (described as a G-Strom 250 rather than a V-Strom, presumably due to the parallel rather tha
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Americas first fourcylinder motorbike for salehttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...t-four-cylinder-motorbike-for-sale/28032.html
THESE days the Americans almost exclusively make twin cylinder motorcycles - but a rare pre-War four-cylinder bike is expected to make up to £80,000 at auction.This 688cc Pierce was made in Buffalo, New York in 1910 and is America's first four-cylinder bike.Auction house Bonhams is selling this bike, once described by its makers Pierce as 'vibrationless' and with 'motor car comfort.'Pie
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Leader eCaddy secures Garmin Nuvi GPS unitshttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/leader-ecaddy-secures-garmin-nuvi-gps-units
ST. FRANCIS, Minn. - Leader MotorSports announces the availability of the eCaddy Diamond Mount for Garmin Nuvi 50 through 58 series GPS devices. The mounts feature: A form-fitted cradle specifically designed for the Nuvi GPS units, with cutouts for buttons and plug-ins An Ultra-Swivel feature that provides "unlimited" positioning, according to the company A diamond-shaped mounting pl
Dealernews / by mslepicka /


FWIW Down Under Helmet compliance confusion growshttp://motorbikewriter.com/helmet-compliance-confusion/
A confusing array of helmet stickers There seems to be more confusion, rather than less, in the wake of Victoria following Queensland with wider helmet compliance laws. Three respected helmet experts claimed that the DOT-approved helmet in the photo below which was featured in our story announcing the new laws last week, is not allowed under the new rules. American DOT helmet sticker with ECE numb
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Schuberth M1 Helmet Reviewhttp://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/schuberth-m1-review/
Beatifully designed with an integrated M1 SRC intercom but very pricey.
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The MotherShip

Johanna Quandt died.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...lId=21&id=T0229362EN&left_menu_item=node__804
The head of the Quandt family died on 3 August at the age of 89. Johanna Quandt was a member of the BMW AG Supervisory Board until 1997.
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BMW Team RLL finishes fifth and sixth at Road America.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0229629EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
BMW Team RLL finished fifth and sixth in Sunday’s two-hour-and-forty-minute Continental Tire Road Race Showcase at Road America (US). Bill Auberlen (US) and Dirk Werner (DE) finished fifth in the number 25 BMW Z4 GTLM. John Edwards (US) and Lucas Luhr (DE), driving the number 24 machine, finished one position behind in sixth. The race was won by the number 911 Porsche of Nick Tandy (GB) and Patrick Pilet (FR).
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BMW Motorsport News – Issue 29/15.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0229582EN&left_menu_item=node__10150
BMW works driver Andy Priaulx on the BTCC podium twice – BMW Z4 GTLM with special “Mission Impossible” livery races in the USCC.
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BIKE CANDY

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First Sketches of Norton’s 200hp 1,200cc V4 Superbikehttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/norton-1200cc-200hp-v4-superbike/
Norton Motorcycles recently got £4 million in grant funding from the UK government, funds that will go towards creating a new manufacturing facility, more jobs, and new models. All-in-all, it’s good news for the British marque and its suppliers, who will also benefit from the grant. The good news for us though is that Norton plans to bring to market a 200hp V4-powered sport bike, not too dissimilar
100+ Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /

Many more pictures after the jump to Asphalt & Rubber.
 
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FWIW

Watch Animation of Hunter S. Thompson Talking about the Hell's Angelshttps://rideapart.com/articles/watch-animation-hunter-s-thompson-talking-hells-angels
I have a strange obsession with Hunter S. Thompson—it's mixed with hatred, fondness, respect, and disrespect for him and what he stands for. He was intensely honest in everything he did, or at least, he was good at making you think he was. Some of the
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EBR’s future is as clear as mud.

Thursday the latest developments in the Erik Buell Racing bankruptcy saga were released. News releases are intended to inform. Thanks to the sloppy internet searches by many reporting and commenting the silt kicked up in that process resulted in the news taking days to clear. Even as you read this there are many questions to be answered. Here is what we know so far.

Hero MotoCorp has purchased the design and technology consulting portion of EBR.

If you have been following this story the Hero name is familiar. Their original relationship was as a client of EBR for product development of a new 300cc motorcycle and updates to the existing product line up.. The India manufacturer’s product line had topped out at just over 200cc. As the client consultant relationship developed Hero purchased 49 percent of EBR and was hailed as it savior. What many would argue is that it brought about the demise of EBR.

Post purchase EBR continued to do consultant work and took the lead in developing a dealer network. EBR had returned to manufacturing and selling its street bike with a fifty dealer network in the US. Hero was looking for 200 dealers to sell EBR sport bikes and newly spiffed up and expanded Hero Product line. Blame whomever you want, this proved to be too big a task for EBR and led to their seeking protection under Wisconsin laws for a restructuring.

Until a the settlement is able to be read, what Hero actually purchased remains something of a mystery, at least to me. My assumption and that of others is they purchased everything related to the work done for Hero in product development and _?_.



Atlantic Metals Group LLC now owns the EBR manufacturing operations and reportedly intends to start production.

This is the new piece of the survival puzzle for EBR. It is also the piece of the court settlement that resulted in the delay in a formal announcement of the settlement. In chasing down the various back stories it is easy to chase down bunny trails and lose track of the real story; the future of the remaining bits of EBR purchased by Mr Belfer and his company.

Atlantic Metals Group is headed by Bruce Belfer. Mr Belfer’s business roots go back to a lighting manufacturing business founded in 1968 by his father. The Belfer is involved in the manufacturing and sales of various kinds of lighting. Upon the death of Norbert Belfer, company founder and father, Bruce Belfer took over as company head. Belfer is involved in a variety of LLCs with Atlantic Metals Group being used in the acquisition of EBR.

The Milwaukee Sentinel’s online bizjounals.com reports Belfer, “a longtime motorcycle enthusiast”, began his due dilegence by contacting Erik Buell when the receivership announcement was made. In that process he concluded the manufacturing operation remained a potentially viable operation. His assessment was Buell had once again fallen into a 49>51 trap. In his worlds, “In my opinion, what was a viable manufacturing operation had become distracted by a single-customer consulting operation.” The receivership process has taken care of that issue. Now what?

“There’s not a single piece of machinery that I don’t have or can’t buy,” Belfer in quoted as saying in the bizjournals article. “EBR is people, skilled people, craftsmen and innovators. That’s what I was buying. Everything else I can buy in the store.”

In the near term the goal is to reopen the operations in Troy and begin production. To do that he will need to work out a number of external issues such as supplier contracts, dealer network and existing EBR customers/owners. Internally Belfer will take on the role as a very active CEO. Erik Bull will be president of the company and in charge of daily operations. Finally the staff will be brought back on board to begin production. This process should be in full swing as you read this. In the near term all of this is planned to happen in E Troy WI the current EBR base; however, Belfer’s response “too early to say” when asked about any operations moving left a bit of wiggle room for a future move

What has been described so far is very doable. The executive and ownership makes sense by eliminating many of the concerns raised over the years. Erik Buell has long been seen as an engineering innovator but a questionable chief executive. If Buell is able to adjust to the nuances of his new role things should be fine. Suppliers will have access to the information they require to determine their risks for doing future business with EBR. Based on my experience with startup companies, yes this is all doable but with a great bit of effort. That effort is incredibly reward when you are successful and potentially devastating when you are not. Time will tell for EBR.

The receivership sale’s splitting of EBR makes the portion purchased by Belfer’s American Metal LLC potentially viable much quicker if there are successful supplier negotiations this week. With that domino dropped the dealer network is next. Look for them to press the original fifty dealers to sign up again. I suspect the retention rate will be good. Not great but good enough to continue. Relationships with existing customer/owners is next. There are warranty, OEM parts supplies and other issues they will be concerned with. How this group is dealt with will go a long way to making the company viable in the US motorcycle market.

What has not been described is the future for EBR on the development side for business and products.

On a per unit basis the ROI for EBR’s motorcycles were positive. Harley-Davidson did not shut down because they were losing money on Buell. They shut them down in a declining market to move money and attention spent on Buell operations to their core product line survival. The core production had a greater per unit ROI which was what H-D determined they needed at the time. The speculation is during the EBR days the company was able to be profitable enough to survive, return to street production and finally land Hero MotoCorp as a stabilizing investor. However, Hero’s investment was not large enough in comparison with the duties it piled on the EBR team.

The that remains for the new EBR is per unit ROI. Assuming it continues to be positive, how quickly can the company grow unit sales to make the aggregate revenue enough to sustain and grow the company?

Product development and what will that look like is the real question for me. Belfer claims to have purchased a company of innovative people that also makes things. What will those people innovate? How will the balance the demands on resources between day to day manufacturing and sales operations with the speculative expense of new product development. These questions focus on the nuts and bolts side of the issue. The human side is equally important.

Erik Buell is in his sixties. How much longer can he or does he want to remain active? I hope for a very long time; yet, there has to be a plan for the replacement of a ‘keyman’ company figure. How will the new EBR challenge existing EBR innovators and attract new talent to keep the firm invigorated, alive and growing on the human side?

The motorcycling community and press have been asking these and similar questions of Erik Buell/Buell Motorcycles/ and EBR for over thirty years. At the same time all predicting the imminent demise of the company in all its iterations.

Here’s to another thirty years or more of doing the same.




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BMW K100RT – Motoficationhttp://www.pipeburn.com/home/2015/08/06/k100rt-motofication.html
Written by Marlon Slack. Some bikes lend themselves to customisation more than others. Twin-shocked stalwarts like the SR500 and CB750 are so easily stripped back and chopped, lowered and lightened it takes something pretty special to grace the pages of Pipeburn. Other bikes, like this 1985 K100RT from Nuremberg’s Motofication, take considerably more finesse, planning and cutting discs to be tran
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This “Pitcrew Member” turned thirty three. The entire Pitcrew gathered and celebrated with four days of eating, drinking, attending a motorcycle show, watching a flat track race and just having a great time together. I will be back Thursday then off for a few days with some of the younger crew members exploring Superior’s north shore and hiking on Isle Royale.
 
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SUPERBIKE

MV Agusta points towards one-bike team for 2016http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/MV+Agusta+points+towards+onebike+team+for+2016
Italian operation looking to plough on with Leon Camier.


Suzuki World Superbike boss confirms Yamaha talkshttp://www.bikesportnews.com/news/news-detail/suzuki-world-superbike-boss-confirms-yamaha-talks
Voltcom Suzuki World Superbike boss Paul Denning has confirmed he has had discussions with Yamaha and Aprilia about switching to new machinery in 2016 but stressed that remaining with Suzuki and its new GSX-R100 is his first priority for next year.


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More On The Spectator Attendance At The 2015 Red Bull Indianapolis GPhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/more-on-the-attendance-of-the-2015-red-bull-indianapolis-gp/
The three-day attendance figure for the 2015 Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix was 145,558, according to Dorna, in spite of a forecast calling for a significant chance of rain on Sunday.That’s the most spectators the event has drawn since 20...
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Bridgestone Press Release: Masao Azuma On Changing Grip Levels And Hard Front Tires At https://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/08/11/bridgestone_press_release_masao_azuma_on.htmlIndianapolis
Indianapolis MotoGP™ debrief with Masao Azuma Tuesday, August 11 2015 Bridgestone slick options: Front: Soft, Medium & Hard; Rear: Soft, Medium & Hard (Asymmetric) Bridgestone wet tyre options: Soft (Main), Hard (Alternative) Repsol Honda Team’s Marc Marquez won last Sunday’s Indianapolis Grand Prix ahead of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP pair of Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi who finished
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MotoGP World Championship Moves To Brno This Coming Weekendhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/motogp-world-championship-moves-to-brno-this-coming-weekend/
Tense championship battle moves on to Brno at the #CzechGPMotoGP™ title battle moves on to the bwin Grand Prix Ceské republiky with Rossi’s lead over Lorenzo at the top of the standings cut to 9.The MotoGP™ paddock a...
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Tense championship battle moves on to Brnohttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/12/tense-championship-battle-moves-on-to-brno/181472
MotoGP™ title battle moves on to the bwin Grand Prix České republiky with Rossi’s lead over Lorenzo at the top of the standings cut to 9.
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Marquez: Title chances out of my handshttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120300
Marc Marquez says his chances of retaining the MotoGP championship remain out of his hands following his second consecutive victory at Indianapolis last weekend
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Guest Blog: Mat Oxley - When no-one knew who Honda washttps://motomatters.com/blog/2015/08/12/guest_blog_mat_oxley_when_no_one_knew_wh.html
MotoMatters.com is delighted to feature the work of iconic MotoGP writer Mat Oxley. Oxley is a former racer, TT winner and highly respected author of biographies of world champions Mick Doohan and Valentino Rossi, and currently writes for Motor Sport Magazine, where he is MotoGP correspondent. We are featuring sections from Oxley's blogs, which are posted in full on the Motor Sport Magazine websit
1 MotoMatters.com / by Mat Oxley /


Ducati's Dovizioso, Iannone Look To Brno With Optimismhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/ducatis-dovizioso-iannone-look-to-brno-with-optimism-/
Ducati Team return to Europe for the Czech Republic GPAfter concluding the first of three races in the month of August at Indianapolis, the Ducati Team has now returned to Europe for the eleventh round of the 2015 Mo...
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MotoGP World Championship Leader Rossi Says Lorenzo, Marquez Will Be Strong At Brnohttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...-says-lorenzo-marquez-will-be-strong-at-brno/
Movistar Yamaha MotoGP Back in Europe for BrnoJust a few days after scoring a strong double podium, the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team returns to Europe for Sunday‘s Grand Prix of Ceské Republiky.Brno (Czech Republic), ...
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MotoGP #StatAttack: Grand Prix of the Czech Republichttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/12/motogp-statattack-grand-prix-of-the-czech-republic/181568
A plethora of facts and figures ahead of the bwin Grand Prix České republiky to keep you in the loop.
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Moto2 #StatAttack: Grand Prix of the Czech Republichttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/12/moto2-statattack-grand-prix-of-the-czech-republic/181569
A selection of facts and figures for the Moto2™ class as the bwin Grand Prix České republiky draws closer.
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Moto3 #StatAttack: Grand Prix of the Czech Republichttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/12/moto3-statattack-grand-prix-of-the-czech-republic/181570
All of the critical Moto3™ numbers and facts for the bwin Grand Prix České republiky after a unique Indy GP.
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Miller raced MotoGP with two broken armshttp://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-s...en-both-his-arms/story-fn2ms4i4-1227480808121
That is exactly what Australia's Jack Miller dealt with in the early races of his rookie MotoGP campaign - although he didn't actually know it at the time.


What's going on aboard a MotoGP machine?http://www.redbull.com/en/motorspor...7854791/motogp-motorcycle-close-up-thing-link
The dexterity and multi-tasking skills required to be a top MotoGP rider are not to be underestimated. It's easy to overlook just how busy and active a rider is on a machine, but thanks to a mega-powerful camera lens we got up close to the riders while ...


Why these racing motorcycles cost $2 millionhttp://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2015/08/10/why-these-motogp-bikes-cost-2-million/31376337/
The fastest motorcycle riders in the world gathered in Indianapolis for Sunday's MotoGP race, riding atop bikes estimated to be around $2 million


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OTHER MC RACING

The Starting Line : How is a Bracket Determined?http://www.dragbike.com/the-starting-line-how-is-a-bracket-determined/
The Starting Line is a biweekly column for our Sportsman drag racers. Every other week we will feature a frequently asked question and have it answered by a panel of experienced sportsman racers, led by Ben Knight. Having questions answered by multiple racers will give our new racers several perspectives on the information they want. If you have a sportsman related question, submit it to editor@d
Dragbike.com / by dragbike admin /


Video: 2015 MotoAmerica Mid-Season Highlight Reelhttp://www.sportrider.com/video-2015-motoamerica-mid-season-highlight-reel
Video of Dunlop Motorcycle: 2015 MotoAmerica Mid-season Highlights The 2015 MotoAmerica season is almost in the books, and up until now, the racing has actually been pretty entertaining, with race-long battles in both the Supersport and Superbike classes and even the occasional photo finish. Unfortunately, depending on your ability to catch live streaming for each race or willingness to wait f
2 Sport Rider / by SR Staff /


Life as a Privateer: Trackside with MotoAmerica Superstock 1000 racer, Max Flindershttps://rideapart.com/articles/privateer-motoamerica-superstock-1000-racer-max-flinders
What fuels these privateer racers? Its expensive, time consuming, and they go up against pros like Josh Hayes with a fleet of technicians, sponsors, and equipment. Yet, the enthusiasm and pride in participating at the pro level and the sense of pride for
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Next FIM Women's Road Racing Training Camp Scheduled Oct. 20-22 In Qatarhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...g-training-camp-scheduled-oct-20-22-in-qatar/
The next FIM women's training camp will take place at the MotoGP track in Losail (Qatar) on 20-22 October 2015The FIM Women's Commission is now extending its focus bey...
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2015 "Best ADV Bike" MOTY Winner: BMW R1200GS Adventure | 2015 Motorcycle of the Year Awardshttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2...r1200gs-adventure-2015-motorcycle-year-awards
http://cf.c.ooyala.com/YwYmh5djoIgJa_Q3MnL3ci4-6D9FJZjA/promo263666349 Please enable Javascript to watch this video Many other manufacturers have tried to peel back the BMW GS’s headlock on this category, and there are especially muscular contenders from Austria in the form of the KTM 1190 Adventure R (with a dirt bias) and the KTM 1290 Super Adventure (with a road bias). But no other manufactu
Motorcyclist / by Motorcyclist Staf... /


How Do Motorcycles Lean So Far Without Tipping Over?http://www.wired.com/2015/08/motorcycles-lean-far-without-tipping/
When a motorcycle turns, it leans. Why do these motorcycles lean so far while taking tight turns? The post How Do Motorcycles Lean So Far Without Tipping Over? appeared first on WIRED.
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FWIW Magic of course.

Tips for Motorcycle Driving at Nighthttp://www.bikesdoctor.com/tips-for-motorcycle-driving-at-night/
Driving a motorcycle is an adventure, which reaches other levels when night falls. Traffic estimates that the chances of an accident on the road from 12 pm to 8 am is almost double the rest of the day, so as you understand it is necessary to follow a special caution if you’re on two wheels. Basically because it’s harder to be seen by car drivers, your visibility is also reduced and also affect oth
Bikes Doctor / by Doctor Saim /


Polaris beats Harley to electric bike markethttp://www.chicagotribune.com/class...-autotips-polaris-empulse-20150811-story.html
MILWAUKEE - Polaris Industries, the maker of Indian and Victory motorcycles, has introduced an electric street bike that puts the company ahead of Harley-Davidson Inc. in a new category of two-wheel machines.


Benelli Back in USA from Octoberhttp://www.therideadvice.com/benelli-back-in-usa-from-october/
Benelli have been working their way back into western markets for the last few years with a strong presence in both the UK and Australia and have now confirmed that sales of at least some of their motorcycles will begin from October this year. SSR Motorsports has been announced the distributor in the USA. SSR Motorsports has been in business since 2002 and currently sell a variety of pit bikes, AT
2 TheRideAdvice.com / by EBF /


Kawasaki GTR 1400 Review 2015http://www.bikesdoctor.com/kawasaki-gtr-1400-review-2015/
The GTR was born in 1987 in 1000 m3, it took 20 years to a parade with the GTR-1400 market had to wait. So suffice it to say that it is not willing to change this way of open principle. She returned to the engine and frame of the ZZR 1400, the famous rocket two wheeled aluminum housing. Since the traction control, arrived in 2013, and some details, as the windshield and the saddle have been change
Bikes Doctor / by Rana Israr /


Tips for Buying a New Motorcycle - From an Insider Part 3https://rideapart.com/articles/tips-buying-new-motorcycle-insider-part-3
We’ve written many words on the dealer game thus far. Here’s a simple, to the point rundown of quick tips that’ll get you the best deal on the new motorcycle you
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GEAR

Cycle Saver Pad Don’t sink it.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/11/cycle-saver-pad-motorcycle-gear-accessories/
Do you ever get that sinking feeling when you park your motorcycle on a soft surface such as sand, dirt, or grass? End it for good with the Cycle Saver Pad ($15), a flat plastic puck to tuck under your kickstand when you park on any soft surface. Stow it in your pack or in your back pocket; the standard safety lanyard is designed to attach to your belt. Cycle Saver Pad info@cyclesaverpad.com www
Cycle World / by Blake Conner /


U.S. Riders Can Now Connect With Pirelli And Metzelerhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/08/...rs-can-now-connect-with-pirelli-and-metzeler/
If you’re a rider (or even if you’re not a rider) in the U.S. who is a fan of the Pirelli or Metzeler line of tires, the two brands have now expanded their social media efforts with U.S.-specific pages. Check them out below: Pirelli USA: Twitter: @PirelliMotoUSA Instagram: PirelliMotoUSA Metzeler USA: Twitter: @MetzelerMotoUSA Instagram: MetzelerMotoUSA Previously, the two brands used global pages
2 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Troy Siahaan /


Held Air N Dry Gloveshttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/held-air-n-dry-gloves
Held Air N Dry Glove When going on a long trip on a motorcycle, you are always trying to refine your packing list and be as efficient as possible. This was the case last week when heading out on the 1700 mile ride to Sturgis. We knew that we would be heading through some rain, probably some hail, but mostly just extreme heat, and has to pack accordingly. I knew that the Held Air N Dry glove w
1 Motorcycle Cruiser / by Morgan Gales /


Racer Rally Gloves – Ultra Lightweight & Built for Adventurehttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...gloves-ultra-lightweight-built-for-adventure/
Racer Rally Gloves Released Racer Rally Gloves The Racer Rally Glove is a lightweight mesh and leather motorcycle glove designed for adventure, dual sport and off-road riding. A mesh upper with a TPU knuckle protector allows for abundant airflow, while the goatskin palm provides abrasion protection should a dirt nap or pavement inspection be encountered. Index finger and thumb have the addition of
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Why Use Fuel Stabilizer? | ANSWERShttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/why-use-fuel-stabilizer-tech-tips-questions-answers-mc-garage
Q: Last winter, when I put my bike up for storage, I bought some fuel stabilizer to keep the gas from gunking up the engine and fuel injectors. I poured a bottle of it into the tank, and the bike sat for several months before the weather warmed up enough to go for a ride. But after I started the engine and rode it awhile, it started making loud pinging sounds, like detonation, and wouldn’t run r
Motorcyclist / by Jerry Smith /


Triumph Elvis Jackethttp://silodrome.com/triumph-elvis-jacket/
Triumph Elvis JacketThe Triumph Elvis Jacket is a new design from the venerable British motorcycle manufacturer dedicated to the King of Rock and Roll, who also happened to be a committed Triumph enthusiast.The jacket was inspired by his 1968 Comeback Special, it’s made from natural full grain leather with a waxed finish, it has a removable quilted liner, AirFlow Tech zipper ventilation panels, re
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The MotherShip

U.S. Qualifiers Announced For BMW Motorrad International GS Trophyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...=9&id=T0229807EN_US&left_menu_item=node__6629
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 11, 2015…It only happens every two years. An adventure challenge that is second to none…pitting international teams against each other aboard identical R 1200 GS motorcycles in grueling daily stages and special challenges...amidst sand, gravel, dust, and foreign cultures throughout the world. It’s BMW Motorrad's International GS Trophy, and – for the first time – not on
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BMW racer Reiterberger is crowned champion in SUPERBIKE*IDM – Wins and podiums for the BMW S 1000 RR at the Ulster Grand Prix.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0229923EN&left_menu_item=node__10154
Markus Reiterberger won both IDM races in Assen on his BMW S 1000 RR and celebrated an early title win – Lee Johnston and Peter Hickman are victorious at the world’s fastest road race.
BMW Group PressClub Global


New perspectives in production: BMW Group draws on digitalization to advance production networkhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0229627EN&left_menu_item=node__5247
The BMW Group continuously optimizes production processes at the Group plants, drawing on the opportunities arising from digitalization. Complex processes in produc-tion can be made even more efficient by applying new technologies. For the automo-tive manufacturer, digitalization opens up new perspectives with regard to the ad-vancement of innovative and people-oriented production systems.
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Copa del Rey: BMW Sail Racing Academy Team wins ORC 1 class. King Felipe of Spain presents trophy.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0229808EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
BMW Sail Racing Academy team wins prestigious regatta by half a point.
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BMW Group deliveries higher than ever in Julyhttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/port...lId=34&id=T0229891PT&left_menu_item=node__803
Sales increase 5.6% in July to total 173,195 +++ Year-to-date deliveries total 1,272,953, up 7.5% +++ BMW brand delivers over 1 million vehicles in first seven months +++ Strong momentum in Europe: 9.7% growth in year-to-date
BMW Group PressClub Portugal /
BMW Motorrad’s global sales continued to grow in July with a total of 14,168 motorcycles and maxi-scooters delivered to customers (+21.5%). Deliveries for the first seven months total 92,586, an increase of 12.0% compared with the same period last year. Both monthly and year-to-date figures set new sales records for BMW Motorrad.

Four hundred BMW i3 for interconnected mobility in Copenhagen. BMW i supports the improvement of life-quality in cities; Electric car sharing as the key component; DriveNow with the BMW i3 shortly also in Copenhagen, directly interconnected with public transport.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/port...Id=34&id=T0230143PT&left_menu_item=node__6728
Copenhagen. Following the successful introduction of the BMW i3 to the DriveNow fleets in Germany, the UK and the USA, the next major step is being taken with the commissioning of 400 BMW i3 in Copenhagen on September 3rd 2015. What is new here is an all-electric fleet which is also interconnected with public transport.
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FORMULA 1

Formula 1 gossiphttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/33845020
Strategy Group calls for more overtaking, Pirelli admits failings, Villeneuve backs Formula E, plus more.


We were too conservative - Pirellihttp://www.f1technical.net/news/20122
Pirelli's sporting director Paul Hembery admitted the Italian tyre manufacturer has been too conservative this season. The company is, however, not dissatisfied with how the season has gone so far.
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F1 mid-season match up: Mercedes vs Ferrarihttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/08/f1-mid-season-match-up-mercedes-vs-ferrari/
With F1 on its mid-season break, it’s an ideal moment to assess the performance of the teams and drivers so far. This year we’ve chosen to do it in match-ups between pairs of comparable teams, with our own JA on F1 Ratings for Drivers and teams. First up the two outstanding performers of 2015 so […]
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Towards a new F1: Should 2017 car design revolution be delayed to 2018?http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...017-car-design-revolution-be-delayed-to-2018/
There has been a lot of discussion and excitement about re-imaginging F1 for 2017, to make the cars more aggressive, faster and more thrilling both to watch and to drive. In just six months from now, the full technical specification of the new-look Formula 1 car of 2017 needs to be completed and rubber stamped […]
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F1 mid-season match up – Part 2: Williams vs Red Bullhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/08/f1-mid-season-match-up-part-2-williams-vs-red-bull/
Yesterday we launched our mid season assessment of teams and drivers so far. We’ve chosen to do it in match-ups between pairs of comparable teams, with our own JA on F1 Ratings for Drivers and teams. Here we look at the performances of the third and fourth placed teams. Williams vs Red Bull: Overview Williams […]
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Team budget estimation reveals income spreadhttp://www.f1technical.net/news/20123
Recent team budget estimations have revealed that Red Bull Racing is narrowly the best funded team on the grid, followed by Mercedes and McLAren Honda. Ferrari is third, with behind them a big difference in available money.
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Gas suspected in Button burglaryhttp://www.bbc.com/news/uk-33814823
Anaesthetic gas may have been used against Jenson Button and his wife Jessica during a burglary in France, the Formula 1 driver's spokesman says.


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Nissan withdraws from 6 Hours of Nurburgringhttp://www.fiawec.com/en/news/nissan-withdraws-from-6-hours-of-nurburgring_3282.html
Nissan today announced that it will delay its return to the LMP1 class of the World Endurance Championship and instead focus on technical issues that challenged its race team during the Le Mans 24 Hours.Issues with the energy


WEC: Nissan P1 program to forego next three roundshttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/120001-wec-nissan-p1-program-to-forego-next-three-rounds
A recent test by the Nissan Motorsports LMP1 team at Circuit of The Americas delivered appreciable increases in performance, and was hailed as a relative success by the NISMO GT-R LM program. Despite...


WEC: Turner pens new Aston Martin dealhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/120005-turner-pens-new-aston-martin-deal
Two-time Le Mans 24 Hours class winner Darren Turner will remain with Aston Martin Racing for a further three seasons. The Briton, who notched up his Le Mans triumphs in GT1 at the wheel of an Aston ...



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Villeneuve heads to Formula Ehttp://www.pitpass.com/54408/Villeneuve-heads-to-Formula-E
1997 world champion Jacques Villeneuve is to contest the second season of Formula E.
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NASCAR's Buddy Baker, winner of 1980 Daytona 500, dieshttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150810?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
Aug 10 (Reuters) - Buddy Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 champion who became a popular commentator after his racing career ended in 1992, died on Monday of lung cancer at the age of 74, NASCAR said





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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy Gullwinghttp://silodrome.com/mercedes-benz-300-sl-gullwing/
Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Alloy GullwingMercedes-Benz produced 1,400 300 SL Gullwings between 1954 and 1963, of this number just 29 were aluminium alloy bodied like the car you see here. The allow body saved 80 kilograms of weight over the more common steel bodied variant, but its cost was prohibitive for all but the wealthiest of motorists.Under its skin, the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing was essentia
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Michelin to Bring Two of the World’s Rarest Autos to Monterey Car Weekhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/08/10/m...the-worlds-rarest-autos-to-monterey-car-week/
Michelin is coming to the famed Monterey Car Week with a vehicle that blazed a path in automotive history that didn’t involve powerful engines or fancy sheet metal but quite simply air. The L’Eclair automobile commissioned by the Michelin brothers in 1895 rode on four skinny, white rubber inflated tires that proved once and for all that the future of the car would not be limited by the unforgiving
3 Bmw Blog / by Horatiu Boeriu /


Pininfarina Still Hopes For Sales Agreement With Mahindrahttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...r-sales-agreement-with-mahindra-ar170696.html
Italian design house Pininfarina has been in financial trouble for most of the last decade, leading to the end of vehicle production in 2011. After years of living in the red, it was looking like a purchase by Mahindra and Mahindra would keep the designer in business, but shareholders and creditors weren’t able to come to terms on the sale.It sounds like the major issue is that the Indian automake
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Local Motors Moving Along With Plans For 3D-Printed Car: Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...ing-along-with-plans-for-3d-printed-car-video
Last year, boutique company Local Motors announced a contest to design a 3D printed car. And now, Automotive News (subscription required) is reporting that the company says it will have a version of the winning design, dubbed the Strati, available to consumers in 2017. According to the Local Motors website, its electric running gear—along...
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Chris Brown First To Take Delivery Of 500-HP Rezvani Beast: Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...o-take-delivery-of-500-hp-rezvani-beast-video
It was only in June that Californian startup Rezvani finalized specs for its first product, the Ariel Atom-based Beast track car, but the company has already managed to secure a celebrity owner: Chris Brown. The singer’s choice of cars is about as varied as his wardrobe, with everything from a Bugatti Veyron to a Land Rover Range Rover to...
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BMW uses digitalization to improve processes in productionhttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/08/11/bmw-uses-digitalization-to-improve-processes-in-production/
“Our top priorities are reliable processes and high quality in production, and digital technologies can help us with that,” emphasizes Oliver Zipse, Member of the Board of Management of BMW AG, responsible for production. Zipse sees considerable ...


Goodwood Revival 2015: Land Rover celebrates 67 years of its 4x4shttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring...nd-Rover-celebrates-67-years-of-its-4x4s.html
1 Cars and motorcycle reviews; latest motoring news / by Paul Hudson /


Ferrari 488 GT3
Although it’s been around for only six years (2009 to 2015), the 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is already an iconic supercar. The 2012 Ferrari 458 Spider, the 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale, and several one-off versions helped increase its appeal, but so did the various race-spec variants it received during its life, including the 2011 Ferrari 458 Challenge, 2013 Ferrari 458 GT3, and the 2011 Ferrari 458 Ita
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[url=http://www.topspeed.com/cars/ferrari/2018-ferrari-dino-ar170779.html]Ferrari Dino

The Dino brand, created by Ferrari for models with engines with fewer than 12 cylinders, spanned from 1968 to 1976 and included cars such as the iconic 246 GTS. Now it looks like Ferrari is going to resurrect the name for an entry-level sports car. Rumors about Ferrari planning to develop a V-6-powered sports car have been flying around for some years now. It took Maranello a lot to admit such a m
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Center-Drive Porsche 911 Carrera S 'Centro' Heads To Monterey Auctionhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...11-carrera-s-centro-heads-to-monterey-auction
One of the cool bits about the McLaren F1, besides its tremendous performance capability, is the fact that the driver sits in the center of the car. There's the main seat in the middle, then two rear seats behind the driver's left and right shoulders. This puts you in the center of the action, and allows for the most optimum of optimal weight...
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Chevrolet Corvette 427/430 L88http://www.topspeed.com/cars/chevrolet/1969-chevrolet-corvette-427-430-l88-ar170775.html
The 1960s is largely considered the golden era of American muscle cars, when big-block V-8s, Polyglas tires and carburetors ruled the streets. Corvettes were certainly a part of the action, especially in the latter part of the decade. But no Corvette of the time came close to touching the outright abilities of the famed L88.The L88 designation came with Vettes powered by the mighty 427 cubic-inch
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Lawsuit alleging BMW discriminates against blacks will continuehttp://www.wyff4.com/news/judge-wont-dismiss-discrimination-lawsuit-against-bmw-report-says/34649948
The EEOC alleges that after learning the results of the checks around July 2008, BMW denied plant access to 88 logistics employees, resulting in their termination from the previous logistics provider and denial of hire by the new logistics services ...


BMW: Alphabet Is More Than A Name To Ushttp://techcrunch.com/2015/08/12/bmw-alphabet-is-more-than-a-name-to-us/#.cnir0q:xagd
Google is now the largest subsidiary corporation of Alphabet, the newly established holding company that manages Google and all of the company's side projects


Blog: The Nature of Parental Fearhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/latest-news/blog-the-nature-of-parental-fear.htm/
Like most motorcyclists, I get a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach every time I hear of a motorcycle accident. You know the tune—the traffic lady on the morning TV news reports that the “northbound lanes of Highway-whatever are closed due to an accident involving a motorcycle.” Each time I hear something like that, I repeat in my mind the old adage that there is no such thing as a minor motorc
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From The Sturgis Highway Patrol. As Of Sunday August 9, 2015.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2015/08/11/from-the-sturgis-highway-patrol-as-of-sunday-august-9-2015/
This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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The Best Bike To Learn On Might Not Be A Motorcycle At Allhttp://oppositelock.kinja.com/the-best-bike-to-learn-on-might-not-be-a-motorcycle-at-1723274648
It’s a question as old as the pursuit of riding motorcycles itself. “What bike should I learn on?”Read more...
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Google Announces It’s All Grown-Up With Alphabet’s New Logohttp://www.wired.com/2015/08/alphabet-logo/
Alphabet's visual identity plays a vital role helping people understand the differences between the two companies. The post Google Announces It’s All Grown-Up With Alphabet’s New Logo appeared first on WIRED.
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This CIA Released Film Shows The Birth Of Area 51 And The U-2 Spyplanehttp://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/cia-releases-film-showing-the-birth-of-area-51-and-the-1723491706
This video, released by the Central Intelligence Agency for historical purposes, shows us not only the U-2 spy plane’s development, but also glimpses of “Watertown Strip,” which sprung up from the desolate Groom Lake to become America’s most secretive flight test center, Area 51 .http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-sr-71-blac... Read more...
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Supersonic Plane That Can Reach Speeds Of Mach 4.5 Patented By Airbushttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/7...ach-speeds-of-mach-4-5-patented-by-airbus.htm
The U.S. has awarded Airbus the patent for its Mach 4.5 speed passenger plane, which can reduce a typical 11-hour flight to three hours. More impressive than its speed is the plane's no-noise feature, observers say.
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This Guy’s Welds Are A Work of Art (12 photos)http://twistedsifter.com/2015/08/sweet-welds-by-scott-raabe/
Scott Raabe is a Texas-based welder with nearly a decade of professional welding experience since graduating from Texas State Technical College with a degree in—welding. On reddit, where Scott shared an album of his recent welds last week, he explains that he started as a small parts/custom welder for a production company before switching to pipe fitting/welding. He then got into structural wel
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Here’s How to Use Facebook’s Mystifying Privacy Settingshttp://www.wired.com/2015/08/how-to-use-facebook-privacy-settings-step-by-step/
It takes a little bit of work to lock your data down. But if you'd like to keep Facebook private and for-your-eyes-only, you still can. The post Here’s How to Use Facebook’s Mystifying Privacy Settings appeared first on WIRED.
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Yamaha Yard Built XJR1300 ‘Iron heart’http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2015/08/11/yamaha-yard-built-xjr1300-iron-heart.html
Written by Martin Hodgson. Old world craftsmanship, timeless quality and innovation in design are two things that go hand in hand with both the Yamaha Yard Built Specials and Shinichi Haraki’s Iron Heart Selvedge Denim range. With the all new 20th Anniversary Yamaha XJR1300 part of the Yard Built program and Iron Heart a company dedicated to providing the very best in denim and jean wear to the m
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E-Raw Electric Motorcycle Concept by Expemotionhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/bikes/e-raw-electric-motorcycle-concept-expemotion/
Over the past few years, the electric motorcycle segment has been a playground for industrial designers to think outside of the box, especially when it comes to challenging traditional motorcycle design. The Mission One, MotoCzysz E1pc, and Xenophya Design EV-0RR come to mind when thinking about the more interesting design experiments we’ve seen from the E2V crowd, though there are certainly other
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Be Good or Be Gone '86 Bmw R80http://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/08/be-good-or-be-gone-86-bmw-r80.html
Bmw R80 '86 by Tattoo Moto- Graphic by D.Vincente
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Silver Gillshttp://rocket-garage.blogspot.com/2015/08/silver-gills.html
Bmw K100 '85 "SILVER GILLS" by Shaka Garage The boys Puglia of Shaka Garage seem to understand what is the right way to work to carve out a space in this increasingly crowded world, with a strong and easily recognizable style that distinguishes its bikes from those of others. The angular lines reminiscent of their style and that's good. The bike is proposed different from the other speci
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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/jJERe-M5OP8ENGLISH] MiniBikers - Chapter 6x10 - 2015 Indianapolis Grand Prix
by OfficialMinis
2 days ago
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Two wheels? Double emotion! MiniBikers are back with the fifth season and will bring you the best highlights of your favorite MotoGP races. Enjoy the ultimate battle for the championship


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/6DO-PtGmKZI2015 FIM MotoGP World Championship - Indianapolis (USA)


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/AsRqxKH-dqUThe best of the #IndyGP
Published on Aug 10, 2015
All the very best clips from a fantastic weekend of racing at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/hrnW_CKze-gMarquez: "Creating a gap was impossible"
Published on Aug 10, 2015
Marc Marquez wins his third race of the year and his 7th victory in a row in the USA


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/QaQfUzUEbqYThe Paddock Girls of the #IndyGP
by MotoGP 12,889 views 1 day ago
]]ViIDEO: https://youtu.be/2PSssd5Cxu4MotoGP Rewind: A recap of the #IndyGP
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All the most unmissable moments from the #IndyGP in one place!


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/Kk0lt3Bte3QVintage lap of honour kicks off #CzechGP
by MotoGP
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The MotoGP™ riders kicked off the #CzechGP in style with a lap of honour around Brno on some vintage race machinery.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/oW8B4yHAGEwMotoGP™ vs. IndyCar
Published on Aug 6, 2015
What's faster: 2 wheels or 4? Dani Pedrosa pits his MotoGP bike against an IndyCar at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.


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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/I09LaB6-9Zc2015 FIM Sidecar World Championship - Assen (NLD)


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/WH1MRd3V6wI2015 Black Hills Half-Mile - GNC1 Main Event Full Race (HD) - AMA Pro Flat Track
3 days ago
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The stars of AMA Pro Flat Track's Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines class lined up for the 2015 running of the Black Hills Half-Mile in Rapid City, S.D. and put on quite a


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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/ZGMpBsj73CY2015 Enduro Test in the Alps | KTM Super Adventure, BMW S 1000 XR, Ducati Multistrada
Published on Aug 11, 2015
Once again, the 1000PS Crew visited the High-Bike Testcenter in the Paznauntal in Austria. There you can rent over 40 different motorcycles and explore the most beautiful roads in the alps.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/bOVlnrcGEc42015 BMW R 1200 RT vs Triumph Trophy SE - Test in the Alps
Published on Aug 5, 2015
Once again, the 1000PS Crew visited the High-Bike Testcenter in the Paznauntal in Austria. There you can rent over 40 different motorcycles and explore the most beautiful roads in the alps.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/tf2xNwW63ZADucati Scrambler: Italy's favourite bike feels frankly unItalian.
Published on Aug 10, 2015
Full written review: http://www.gizmag.com/ducati-scramble...

Ducati came right out of left field with an Italian/American bike styled after the do-it-all scramblers of the 60s and 70s. And boy has it been a huge success - the Scrambler has boosted Ducati's global sales by some 25% since it launched. Loz takes it out for a couple of days for a brief road test.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/fpyi1Cvlzm02015 Sturgis Biker Belles Celebration - MotoUSA
Published on Aug 9, 2015
Almost 100 women motorcyclists gathered at The Lodge in Deadwood to share in the sisterhood of riding and to celebrate the 90th birthday of inspirational Motor Maid, Gloria Struck.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/J_pHlnPUcg0KAWASAKI H2R vs BMW S1000 RR
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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/h8on2oczg2M1973 Honda CR250 M Elsinore - Steve McQueen
Published on Aug 10, 2015
Steve McQueen upon a 1973 Honda CR250 M Elsinore - Steve McQueen promotional video


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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/2u8tXZ1hgGs Motorcycle Tech Tips On Helmet Size and Fit | MC GARAGE


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/O2yYsdIa7A4Schuberth M1 Helmet
Published on Aug 10, 2015
See http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorc... for the full review, photos and all the details.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/dAKIuSjPXxAHow To Change & Balance Your Own Motorcycle Tires | MC GARAGE
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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/gJzgbrFTIx8R nineT Custom Contest - EP06 Montage du side car
BMW France Published on Aug 7, 2015
Voici l’étape la plus incroyable de l’aventure, celle qui avait fait la différence lors du concours : le montage d’un panier de side-car sur le châssis.
Une R nineT en version attelée, on n’avait jamais vu.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/FjM94ZpWib4Discover the BMW Welt - BMW Group
Published on Aug 4, 2015
BMW WELT - A PLACE OF DISCOVERY AND AMAZEMENT.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/N9rP4804x5gBMW R1200RS Sport Tourer


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/Ci-dW-DuPKUDTM Highlights: Spielberg 2015 - BMW Motorsport.
Published on Aug 4, 2015
Sun, rain, action: up and down the mountains with the BMW M4 DTM in Spielberg. Watch now!


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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/jMO8dT6cES0Interview with F1 Race Director Charlie Whiting at the 2015 FIA Sport Conference
Published on Aug 9, 2015
The recent FIA Sport Conference in Mexico City was the perfect opportunity to get an update on the return of the Mexican Grand Prix. F1 Race Director Charlie Whiting spoke in Mexico about the progress of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit ahead of November’s race.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/pDmcNHkVYJcTop 5 Overtakes Of The Last 5 Years
Published on Aug 11, 2015
Was it Raikkonen on Schumacher at Spa or maybe Vettel overtaking Alonso at Silverstone? Find out which high-speed move finished top in our Twitter poll.


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/eD5QQVjHVwMAwesome F1 Ayrton Senna evening
Published on Aug 3, 2015
Pole Position's Rosanna goes behind the scenes at an awesome Ayrton Senna themed evening raising money for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity organised by Hexagon. F1 celebs such as David Coulthard and Paddy Lowe were there on the night to answer questions about Senna who is considered to be one of the greatest ever F1 drivers.



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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/FYbMk50awO0How to make a WRC car - behind the scenes at M-Sport
Published on Dec 20, 2014
Pole Position goes behind the scenes at M-Sport to learn how the team makes World Rally Cars and Bentley Continental GT3 cars


VIDEO : https://youtu.be/RZhYO3HwIFcF3 - 2015 Race of Spielberg - Highlights
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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/OvDTJDpQoA8=WRC - Rally Finland 2015 - Highlights
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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/3KHYJftpiCkPorsche 918 Spyder manufactory : behind-the-scenes


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...It’s a BMW news online magazine dedicated to all the bimmer fans out there, but also geared towards all the automobile lovers. Our publication brings you the latest news, reviews, photos and every other little bit of interesting information from the BMW world. Our ultimate goal is to bring all the BMW enthusiasts together and create a unique “bimmer” community....



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VIDEO : https://youtu.be/nZu0sBGSB9sMichelle Ha Tucker - Library Innovation by Design
Published on Aug 10, 2015
As the role of the library shifts beyond simply being an access and lending institution to providing a venue and platform for learning, innovation and creativity, libraries need to think in dramatically different ways and develop new approaches to their work in line with their changing role in the community. Design thinking and its human-centered approach offers a set of tools for libraries to adapt to become more flexible, more innovative institutions. Design consultant Michelle Ha Tucker talks about Library Innovation by Design.





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How do you start a World Superbike?http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/How+do+you+start+a+World+Superbike
Chaz Davies explains the role of the ‘donkey’.
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The 2016 MotoGP Season - What We Know, What We Expecthttps://motomatters.com/news/2015/08/24/the_2016_motogp_season_what_we_know_what.html
With the news that the Brno round of MotoGP has been handed to a consortium consisting of local and regional governments, and that they are working to secure the long-term future of Brno, a major piece of the puzzle surrounding MotoGP's schedule for 2016 slotted into place. Brno, along with Indianapolis, had been the two biggest question marks still hanging over the calendar. Most of the schedule fell into place once Formula One announced its calendar several weeks ago. The combination of an unusually late start (F1 kicks off in Melbourne on 4th April, two weeks later than last year) and an ex
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Rossi & Lorenzo set for Silverstone showdownhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/24/rossi-lorenzo-set-for-silverstone-showdown/182468
The MotoGP™ title battle moves onto the Octo British Grand Prix with Valentino Rossi & Jorge Lorenzo set for an epic Silverstone showdown.
10K news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website /


Rainey: “One mistake will probably cost them the title”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/22/rainey-one-mistake-will-probably-cost-them-the-title/182486
Triple 500cc World Champion Wayne Rainey talks about the title battle between Lorenzo and Rossi, without forgetting Marquez.
13 news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website /


Brno Michelin Test A Washouthttps://motomatters.com/news/2015/08/17/brno_michelin_test_a_washout.html
The post-race Michelin tests have been something of a frustration for journalists following MotoGP. With riders barred from speaking publicly about the tires, and no official timing for the tests, it has been hard to make sense of the events. Today's Brno test was even more frustrating. Rain all day, alternating between heavy downpours and a very light drizzle meant that the track was more or less
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Bridgestone Czech GP reviewhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/18/bridgestone-czech-gp-review/182417
Bridgestone Motorsport’s Chief Engineer Masao Azuma reflects on the challenging conditions at the Czech GP for tyres.
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2015 Brno MotoGP Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/08/17/2015_brno_motogp_post_race_press_release.html
Press releases after the MotoGP race at Brno: Round Number: 11 Year: 2015 read more
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2015 Brno MotoGP Sunday Round Up: Foiled Expectations, A Sea Change In The Championship, And The Distractions Of Contractshttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/08/17/2015_brno_motogp_sunday_round_up_foiled_.html
There were many things we expected to see on Sunday at Brno. Rain was one of them. Order restored in Moto3 was another. But most of all, we expected to see a scintillating MotoGP race going down to the wire. We saw none of those things, yet the Czech Grand Prix turned out to be one of the most intriguing races of the season. The momentum shifted in Moto3 and MotoGP, and swung even further in Moto2
23 MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett / 7


Lorenzo takes dominant win at Brnohttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120334
Jorge Lorenzo capped a dominant weekend at Brno with victory in the Czech MotoGP, drawing level with Yamaha team-mate Valentino Rossi in the riders' championship
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Deciphering the 2016 MotoGP Calendarhttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/motogp-2016-calendar-predictions/
With the news that the Brno round of MotoGP has been handed to a consortium consisting of local and regional governments, and that they are working to secure the long-term future of Brno, a major piece of the puzzle surrounding MotoGP’s schedule for 2016 slotted into place.Brno, along with Indianapolis, had been the two biggest question marks still hanging over the calendar.Most of the schedule fe
22 Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by David Emmett /


Q&A: Piero Taramasso – Making Michelin’s MotoGP Tireshttp://www.asphaltandrubber.com/motogp/piero-taramasso-michelin-tire-motogp-interview/
The change of official tire suppliers for MotoGP, with Bridgestone departing and Michelin arriving, is arguably the most significant change to the class since the series went to a single tire in 2009.Changing tire manufacturers has a massive impact on everything, from bike design to rider preference, and Michelin face a huge challenge to get everything ready in time.Bridgestone helped by staying o
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OTHER MC RACING

High Velocity: Interview with Valerie Thompsonhttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/08/22/high-velocity-interview-with-valerie-thompson/
Land Speed Racer - Valerie Thompson Seven motorcycle land speed records, a top speed of 217.7 mph in the standing mile, and membership in multiple 200 MPH Clubs—these are just some of the impressive accomplishments associated with land speed racer Valerie Thompson. But there’s much more to Valerie’s career than mere numbers. Off the track, […]
1 RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by David Burbach /


Mummert / Gadson WIN Maryland, run 6.89 at Indy
Mummert/Gadson motorcycle drag racing team report event: NHDRO Summer Celebration when: August 7-9, 2015 where: Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana, USA event: 15th annual WPGC Bike Fest when: July 24-26, 2015 where: Maryland International Raceway in Budds Creek, MD, USA Mummert/Gadson WIN Maryland, run 6.89 at Indy Bike owner Brad Mummert, rider Richard Gadson, and their crew brought th
1 Dragbike.com / by dragbike admin /


Canadian Superbike Champ Szoke Takes Lead In BMW Motorrad Race Trophy Standingshttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...s-lead-in-bmw-motorrad-race-trophy-standings/
Jordan Szoke crowned champion in Canada after a perfect season on his BMW S 1000 RR and takes the lead in the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy.BMW racer Jordan Szoke wins all seven races of the 2015 CSBK season and clinches his tenth title in the s...
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IOMTT: 2015 Classic TT Gets Underway (Video)http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/24/iomtt-2015-classic-tt-gets-underway-video/
IOMTT Press Release: The 2015 Classic TT Races presented by Bennetts finally got underway this evening after Saturday's session was canceled because of bad weather. Three Classic TT newcomers were first on the Mountain Course for their speed-controlled lap, under the guidance of experienced campaigner Dave Madsen Mygdall. Joe Ackroyd from Knaresborough on a 250 Suzuki, Preston's Jaeson Caunce an
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NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Results From Brainerd Int’l Racewayhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/n...intl-raceway-pro-stock-motorcycle-drag-racing
With only one race remaining before the six-event Countdown to the Championship commences, Eddie Krawiec took his third consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle victory of the season by racing past teammate Andrew Hines in an all-Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson final round. Krawiec finished with a 6.844-second pass at 194.30mph to take his 30th career victory and second at Brainerd Inte
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BMW R1200R – The MotoFire Reviewhttp://www.motofire.com/2015/05/bmw-r1200r-first-ride/
BMW’s all-new naked roadster gets the lively new flat twin from the R1200GS, a new chassis with conventional forks, and as much technology as the flagship S1000RR. Sounds like a winning combination. And it is. Within a few miles riding BMW’s new R1200R roadster, I’m sold. It’s brilliant. We’re in Benidorm, Spain, for the launch of the new bike – new engine, new chassis, new look – and I’ve barely
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BMW: have a new urban scooter?http://www.insella.it/news/bmw-arrivo-un-nuovo-scooter-urbano-132079
In all likelihood we will see him back in 2016, it will be powered by a single cylinder engine and will be built in partnership with the Chinese Loncin
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The Short Person's Guide To Motorcycle Ridinghttp://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/the-short-persons-guide-to-motorcycle-riding-1726042532
So you want to ride a motorcycle, but have discovered you’re vertically challenged. Before telling yourself that either a) riding was a stupid idea in the first place, or b) the only thing you could ever throw a leg over is a Honda Rebel, know this: You’re not alone. I’m 5’3”, and I’ll ride anything I can. Don’t listen to anyone who says you can’t do it, because they’re wrong. Read more...
63 Jalopnik / by Janaki Jitchotvis... /


Five Common Mistakes When Buying a New Bikehttps://rideapart.com/articles/five-common-mistakes-buying-new-bike
It’s not just buying a new motorcycle that’s exciting. Merely entertaining the idea of getting a new set of wheels under you is enough to give you goosebumps. Upgrading to a new bike or adding one to your growing stable is enough to keep you up at night (in
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2016 H-D Iron 883 Previewhttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/2016-h-d-iron-883-preview
The Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 is jam packed with custom attitude from the second it hits the factory floor. Part of the Dark Custom line, the Iron is designed to fit your unique style. The Iron 883 motorcycle turns up the authentic premium Bobber style, urban practicality, and comfort. Visually refreshed, its new dark finishes are better equipped for the urban environment to let riders t
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2015 Zero S: Long-Term Wrap-Up | DOIN TIMEhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2015-zero-s-long-term-wrap-doin-time
WRIST: Ari HenningMSRP (2015): $17,840 (as tested)MILES: 1643MPG: Not a concern!MODS: None Five months on, Zero wants the S back. “Our” bike is one of several units allotted to Southern California dealers for demo rides, and there’s a line of riders waiting for a chance to sample Zero’s e-locomotion. In other words, it’s time for us freeloading editors to give the bike back so actual customers c
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Michelin Strengthens Alliance with Harley-Davidsonhttp://www.cyclenews.com/1/37373/Ra...trengthens-Alliance-with-Harley-Davidson.aspx
Michelin Scorcher motorcycle tire ranges dedicated to Harley-Davidson now available through all tire-distribution networks
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Pilot Visto Air Jacket Reviewhttp://www.webbikeworld.com/r5/pilot-visto-air-jacket-review/
Value-priced mesh jacket with the accent on high visibility.
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Top 5 Dual Sport Helmetshttps://rideapart.com/articles/top-5-dual-sport-helmets
Adventure/Dual Sport riders are a different bunch, on the quest not just for miles, out of the way places with majestic beauty or for bragging rights -- they take motorcycling to a whole different level and capture what motorcycle riding is about, the spirit
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Latest Gear From Alpinestars A quick look at the 2016 collection.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/2...new-2016-motorcycle-gear-jackets-suits-boots/
Alpinestars recently introduced its 2016 motorcycle collection with 50 new or significantly updated on- and off-road products. Company officials also discussed the business side of the sport and provided an update on the Tech Air Race and Tech Air Street airbag systems. Communications Manager Jeremy Appleton opened the event with economic news. “Alpinestars’ performance has been particularly stro
Cycle World / by Matthew Miles /


Alpinestars 2016 Tech Collection For ADV and Sport Touring | NEW PRODUCTShttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/alpinestars-2016-tech-collection-adv-and-sport-touring
When the pavement ends, but the journey continues, Alpinestars has you covered there too with the new Durban Gore-Tex Jacket and Pant. As kingpin to their Tech Touring line, the Durban is your wearable multi-tool with a lightweight multi-panel main shell, held in place with an adjustable interior waist belt and an army of features. A pair of removable liners (Gore-Tex and micro-fleece) and keep y
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How Tight Should the Chain Be On A New Bike? | ANSWERShttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/how-tight-should-chain-be-new-bike-tech-tips-answers
Q: I bought a new Yamaha FZ-09 recently, and when I took delivery of it, the chain was as tight as a banjo string. I’ve since traded it off (I’m sorry I did), and I’m now waiting for a new red FJ-09. The local dealer just got a matte gray one in, and I had a look at the chain—it, too, is banjo-string tight. Is this a new thing with the factory, or is the dealer not setting up the bikes right? Gr
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NHTSA Recall


Honda ( 15v475000 )http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners...searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=15V475000&refurl=rss
Dated: JUL 27, 2015 Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Honda CBR500 motorcycles manufactured January 24, 2013, to May 14, 2015, and 2013-2015 CB500 motorcycles manufactured January...
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BMW issued a recall on the 3 SERIES modelhttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2015369
Certain vehicles may not comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The front side markers may be inoperative due to a vehicle software...
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DTM’s European travels draw to a close in Moscow.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0231307EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
After a four-week summer break, the DTM returns to action in Moscow (RU). The BMW teams will race at the “Moscow Raceway” from 28th to 30th August. This is the touring car series’ third event of the season outside Germany. Races 11 and 12, which will take place on the outskirts of the Russian capital, form the third and final leg of the DTM’s tour of Europe, following previous rounds in Zandvoort
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BMW Team RLL finishes fourth and fifth at Virginia International Raceway.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0231302EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
BMW Team RLL finished fourth and fifth in front of the large crowd that watched Sunday’s two-hour-and-forty-minute United SportsCar Championship Oak Tree Grand Prix at Virginia International Raceway (US). John Edwards (US) and Lucas Luhr (DE), driving the number 24 BMW Z4 GTLM, finished fourth. Bill Auberlen (US) and Dirk Werner (DE) finished fifth in the number 25 machine.
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BMW is the Official Vehicle Partner for the 2015/2016 FIA Formula E Championship.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/port...Id=34&id=T0231263PT&left_menu_item=node__5237
BMW is the Official Vehicle Partner for the 2015/2016 FIA Formula E Championship.
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FIA.comhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-1-world-championship/season-2015/event-timing-information-10 Forumula 1 Event and Timing Information ... Belgium Grand Prix 2015


2015 Belgian Grand Prix – Racehttp://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/news/2015/08/23/2015-belgian-grand-prix-race/
2015 Belgian Grand Prix – Race PIRELLI: OUR REQUEST OF TWO YEARS AGO TO FIX A MAXIMUM LIMITTO THE NUMBER OF LAPS THAT CAN BE RUN WITH THE SAME TYRES WAS NOT LISTENED TO Spa-Francorchamps, 23 August 2015 – Regarding what happened today at the Belgian Grand Prix, Pirelli underlines that: In November 2013, Pirelli requested that there should be rules to govern the maximum number of laps that can be
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Nico Rosberg has no answer for Lewis Hamilton’s recent Formula 1 dominancehttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...r-lewis-hamiltons-recent-formula-1-dominance/
Nico Rosberg has admitted he currently has no answer to his Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton’s recent run of good Formula 1 form, as the British driver won for the sixth time in 2015 at the Belgian Grand Prix. Rosberg out qualified Hamilton 12 times during the 2014 season on his way to winning the inaugural […]
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Williams to investigate bizarre Bottas tyre mix-up | 2015 Belgian Grand Prix tyre strategies and pit stopshttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/08/24/williams-to-investigate-bizarre-bottas-tyre-mix-up/
Williams have promised to investigate why Valtteri Bottas was sent onto the track with an illegal tyre combination during the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Belgian GP: Race notes - Mercedeshttp://www.pitpass.com/54511/Belgian-GP-Race-notes-Mercedes
We will savour this win but need to keep our heads down and carry on working hard for Monza.
1 Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.co... /


Belgian GP: Race notes - Lotushttp://www.pitpass.com/54507/Belgian-GP-Race-notes-Lotus
What an amazing job from Romain today.
Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.co... /


Belgian GP: Race notes - Ferrarihttp://www.pitpass.com/54512/Belgian-GP-Race-notes-Ferrari
We chose an aggressive race strategy for Sebastian, which was going well, until a tyre burst suddenly with two laps to go.
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Sebastian Vettel slams Pirelli after dramatic Belgian Grand Prix tyre failurehttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...ter-dramatic-belgian-grand-prix-tyre-failure/
Sebastian Vettel has launched a furious attack on Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli after the Ferrari driver suffered a dramatic tyre failure in the closing stages of the Belgian Grand Prix. The four-times world champion was running a distant third behind Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg when his right rear tyre exploded as […]
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'Drivers' lives are on the line'http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34033979
The failures of the tyres in Belgium are causing a sense of humour failure from the drivers - and rightly so, writes Andrew Benson.
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Belgian Grand Prix 2015: Embattled Pirelli hit back by claiming teams have failed to adopt their safety proposalshttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...e-failed-to-adopt-their-safety-proposals.html
Vettel and Rosberg were both left furious after high speed blowouts caused by punctures, but the tyre suppliers have attempted to shift the blame
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Vettel 'right to speak out on tyres'http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34043197
F1 needs to get to grips with its tyre problems after high-profile Spa blowouts, says BBC commentator David Coulthard.
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Rosberg: Something needs to be donehttp://www.pitpass.com/54518/Rosberg-Something-needs-to-be-done
In the wake of Sebastian Vettel's scare, Nico Rosberg waded in to the debate, urging action.
Pitpass - the latest hottest F1 news / by editor@pitpass.co... /


Other teams also had cuts on tyres at Spa | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/08/25/f1-fanatic-round-up-2508-3/
In the round-up: More tyre cuts reported at Spa • Changes to planned radio limits • Alonso "could never believe I was quicker" - Hamilton
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This was one of many reports on the condition of Justin Wilson when I began putting this issue together.

British IndyCar driver in comahttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/motorsport/34037413
Ex-F1 driver Justin Wilson is in a coma in the United States after suffering a head injury during an IndyCar race.
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After I had completed the post the announcement of his death began to appear.

UPDATE 2-British IndyCar driver Justin Wilson dies after wreckhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150825?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
Aug 24 (Reuters) - British IndyCar driver Justin Wilson died on Monday after suffering a severe head injury during a wreck in the closing laps of a race on Sunday at Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania, IndyCar officials said. He was 37.
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Controversial Russian F3 car runs on trackhttp://www.racecar-engineering.com/news/controversial-russian-f3-car-runs-on-track/
The ArtTech P315 Formula 3 car has run for the first time ahead of its planned European F3 championship debut. Running at the Rustavi International Motorpark the new design clocked up over 2200 kilometers in temperatures which exceeded 40 degrees centigrade. An NBE engine was fitted to the car. No mechanical failures were recorded and the car went 1.7 seconds fasters than the lap record at the tr
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Driven: 1966 Mini Cooper S
Ahead of the 2015 Goodwood Revival, we get behind the wheel of a perfect classic Mini - and so could you
5 Cars and motorcycle reviews; latest motoring news / by Chris Knapman /


[url=http://ttac.kinja.com/designers-are-drawing-automotive-history-and-its-searc-1725314471]Designers Are Drawing Automotive History, And It's Searchable

What if you could look up any automotive designer and actually see, not just read about, the vehicles for which they were responsible?Read more...
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2016 BMW M6 GT3 Spy Shots And Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1098356_2016-bmw-m6-gt3-spy-shots-and-video
BMW’s Z4 GT3 race car remains as competitive as ever, having managed to win overall during the recent Spa 24 Hours and come second overall during May’s Nürburgring 24 Hours. However, it’s on its way out, set to be replaced next season by an all-new race car based on the M6 coupe. BMW first announced the M6 GT3 racer late...
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BimmerFile.com

What is BimmerFile
...BimmerFile [is] a place where enthusiasts could gather daily to read, learn and talk about the cars they love. The site is dedicated to bringing you the most interesting news, links and reviews related to the BMW brand and it’s vehicles.


BMW BLOG
What is BMWBLOG?
...It’s a BMW news online magazine dedicated to all the bimmer fans out there, but also geared towards all the automobile lovers. Our publication brings you the latest news, reviews, photos and every other little bit of interesting information from the BMW world. Our ultimate goal is to bring all the BMW enthusiasts together and create a unique “bimmer” community....



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This Is How Much It Costs To Run A Professional Race Teamhttp://blackflag.jalopnik.com/this-is-how-much-it-costs-to-run-a-professional-race-te-1724802119
Racing is expensive. The cars, the trucks, the tires, hell, even the snazzy polo shirts with a little logo on it all cost money. But it’s always been a mystery just how much money. Until now. Here’s the story of how one team spent more than $150,000 on all of it – and that’s just for one race.Read more...
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Nine Sportbike Technological Advancements That Are Now Commonplacehttp://oppositelock.kinja.com/nine-sportbike-technological-advancements-that-are-now-1725523045
It is easy to take a look at today’s high-performance motorcycles and assume all of the features present have been there since the very beginning. From the sleek suspension systems, beefy brake components, and powerful and reliable drivetrains, it all appears to be perfectly balanced. However, what you are actually seeing is the latest evolution of sport bike technology. Things weren’t always so a
34 Jalopnik / by Practical Enthusi... /


Jaguar F-Type SVRhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/jaguar/2017-jaguar-f-type-svr-ar166509.html
We’ve all heard whispers that Jaguar has plans to crown its highly popular F-Type family with a top-of-the-line model. Some even said that the company was enlisting its SVR division to help in the development of said range-topper. Well, recent spy shots of a souped-up F-Type made the rounds, and if there’s any truth to all these rumors, you can put one and one together and say that the Jaguar F-Ty
4 Top Speed Cars / by Kirby Garlitos@to... /


Go Pro 4 - Reviewhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/go-pro-4review-ar170552.html
There are a lot of action cameras around these days, and someone in the market for one could quickly be overwhelmed by the variety of choices. But in reality, it all boils down to just one option for really high-quality action videos, the GoPro Hero4. It’s an expensive camera, and you might be thinking that you could find something else that does the same thing without having to pay for the GoPro
Top Speed Cars / by Jacob Joseph@tops... /


How To Plate Food Like A 3-Star Michelin Chefhttp://www.fastcodesign.com/3050217/how-to-plate-food-like-a-3-star-michelin-chef?partner=rss
Tracey Torres has cooked in some of the best kitchens in the world. Now she shares trade secrets on how to plate food like a pro.Take a trip to Daniel or Eleven Madison Park, and you won't just be blown away by the flavors of the food. The plating itself is an abstract work of art. Now that the food tower has fallen, chefs are building intricate masterpieces of color and texture that sprawl across the plate in pristine decadence.Read Full Story
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You Can Now Take Any Image And Make It Into Latte Arthttp://www.fastcodesign.com/3049772...-image-and-make-it-into-latte-art?partner=rss
This is bad news for Instagram feeds.Thought the heart shaped latte art your barista made you this morning was cool? Tel-Aviv based company Steam CC intends to one-up it with the Ripple Maker, a machine that can print any image or message onto your coffee using 3-D printing and inkjet technology.Read Full Story
200+ Co.Design / by Meg Miller /


Hypercolor Helmets Could Paint A Bullseye On NFL Concussionshttp://www.fastcodesign.com/3049938...int-a-bullseye-on-nfl-concussions?partner=rss
Researchers have developed a new material that can change color on high impact. So will we ever see it in sports?Sorry, my fellow football fans. There will never be a concussion-proof helmet. But beyond changing the rules of the game, we can do a lot more to monitor player safety.Read Full Story
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Packers development plans proceeding with hotel, other useshttp://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/322350471.html
The Green Bay Packers' plans to develop a hotel, brew pub and other commercial developments near Lambeau Field are proceeding, with a detailed announcement scheduled for Thursday.
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Mann’s Machine: Dick Mann’s Matchless G50 Roadracer | BARN FINDhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/manns-machine-dick-manns-matchless-g50-roadracer-barn-find
Dick Mann at speed aboard this very bike on the cover of the AMA magazine in October 1964, the year after he won his first Grand National Championship. The story of this Matchless G50 roadracer, the very same bike Dick Mann rode to the 1963 AMA Grand National Championship, isn’t your average “barn find” tale. Each of the 80-odd racebikes in Team Obsolete’s breathtaking collection—the ex-Cal Ra
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AnythingButStockBeemers.blogspot.comhttp://anythingbutstockbeemers.blogspot.com/2015/08/tijssen-from-netherlands-sent-me-some.html Gerrit Tijssen from the Netherlands sent me some pictures of his great boxer special. Frame is a monoshock conversion of a Becks racer and you'll recognize the Krauser heads and twin leading shoe front brake. Really nice build, thanks Gerrit for sharing!

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SUPERBIKE

Max Neukirchners advice to BMW: "Promotes Reiterberger»http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/80315/Max-Neukirchners-Rat-an-BMW-Foerdert-Reiterberger.html
Max Neukirchner knows his way to World Cup level and he knows Markus Reiterberger as opponents in the IDM Superbike. The axis sees his young adversary long in the Superbike World Championship.
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WorldSBK In the Garage: Misano’s new surfacehttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/WorldSBK+In+the+Garage+Misanos+new+surface
New asphalt, modified corners and extended run-off.
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MOTOGP

Hayden: “The British GP is one of the biggest and best"http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/25/hayden-the-british-gp-is-one-of-the-biggest-and-best/182581
The Octo British Grand Prix plays host to round 12 of the MotoGP™ World Championship and Nicky Hayden is ready to get out on track.
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Crunching The Numbers: Rossi vs Lorenzo, The Lessons From 2014https://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/08/25/crunching_the_numbers_rossi_vs_lorenzo_t.html
Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi head into Silverstone tied on points, with Lorenzo only leading because he has more wins to his name this season than his teammate. With the race that close, who does the season favor? Who will emerge victorious at the end? It is far too early to make any firm predictions, but perhaps we can guess from looking at last year. There are seven races left in 2015, and
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Ducati MotoGP Team Tests At Misano Before Heading To Silverstonehttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...ests-at-misano-before-heading-to-silverstone/
Ducati Team head across the Channel for British GP at SilverstoneAfter the two rounds at Indianapolis and Brno, this weekend the Ducati Team will be crossing the Channel for the third and final race in a busy month o...
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MotoGP™ lands in Londonhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/26/motogp-lands-in-london/182666
Ahead of the British Grand Prix, the English riders and Jorge Lorenzo gathered in front of one of London’s most iconic locations.
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Rossi: “We are at a very important point of the season”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/26/rossi-we-are-at-a-very-important-point-of-the-season/182623
The critical part that the Octo British Grand Prix could play in the 2015 title battle is not lost on Valentino Rossi.
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Cal Crutchlow Signs On For Two More Years With LCR Hondahttps://motomatters.com/news/2015/08/26/cal_crutchlow_signs_on_for_two_more_year.html
Yesterday, it was Bradley Smith, today it is Cal Crutchlow. On Wednesday, the LCR Honda team announced that Cal Crutchlow will be riding with the team for two more seasons. The deal will see Crutchlow staying with LCR for 2016, giving him an option to stay on for 2017 as well. Crutchlow's deal has been a long time coming. Talks were started as early as Barcelona, with Crutchlow looking for a two-year extension with LCR. Honda were keen to keep Crutchlow within the ranks, as the Englishman has been able to provide valuable feedback to HRC for the RC213V. With Honda having taken a wrong path for
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OTHER MC RACING

Why You Should Consider Vintage Motorcycle Racing: Rider Profile Larry Morrishttps://rideapart.com/articles/consider-vintage-motorcycle-racing-rider-profile-larry-morris
In early July we decided to visit the New Jersey Motorsports Park for an American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) race event. While there we stumbled through the garages with old friends and
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Dakar update: Peru off rally routehttp://canadamotoguide.com/2015/08/25/dakar-update-peru-off-rally-route/
The 2016 Dakar Rally is going to have a re-designed route, with one of three host countries canceling their participation.
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IOMTT: Classic TT Qualifying Report – Day Twohttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/26/iomtt-classic-tt-qualifying-report-day-two/
IOMTT Press Release: This evening's qualifying session for the 2015 Classic TT got away on time at 6.20pm with Michael Dunlop on his Team Classic Suzuki and Michael Rutter riding a replica of his father Tony's 84 World Championship F1 Ducati getting the session away. Unfortunately two accidents near the 13th milestone early in the session resulted in the session being red flagged before the weat
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Latest video insanity from the IOM. I just NEVER get tired of these.http://motorcyclephotooftheday.com/...from-the-iom-i-just-never-get-tired-of-these/
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ON THE STREET

Online Find Panjo Edition - 2005 BMW BoxerCup Replikahttps://rideapart.com/articles/online-find-panjo-edition-2005-bmw-boxercup-replika
Last week we had a BMW boxer from the 60's that could have been from the 40's, this week we have a more recent boxer, but still one that is a bit of a throwback - The 2005 R1100S Boxer Cup Replica
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Vintage Motorcycle Collection to Hit Auction Blockhttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/26/vintage-motorcycle-collection-to-hit-auction-block/
Proxibid Press Release: After 30 years, the long-closed Greenfield Honda Shop will be liquidated and approximately 130 lots of classic Honda, Harley, and BSA motorcycles will be auctioned. Additional lots of memorabilia and parts will be sold, making this auction a can’t-miss event. While the onsite sale will draw large attendance, those who cannot attend the auction in person can bid with confid
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SPIED: KTM 800 Duke/Husqvarna Café Racerhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/e...husqvarna-cafe-racer-first-look-breaking-news
Now that KTM has successfully colonized the big-bore streetbike segment with its excellent—and ever-expanding—lineup of V-twin adventure and naked bikes, it appears that the Austrian firm will target the midsize market next with what is believed to be an 800cc parallel twin. This new naked bike should slot nicely between the single-cylinder 690 Duke and the V-twin 1290 Super Duke R, the latter ou
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How to survive riding through roadworkshttp://motorbikewriter.com/how-to-ride-through-roadworks/
It is inevitable that you will come to roadworks where there is some gravel, which could be dangerous for road bikes. While the construction crew should provide a safe alternate route for ALL road users, including motorcycles, this isn’t always the case. I’ve had to ride sports bikes through loose ungraded road base, a massive cruiser through slippery graded clay and a scooter over freshly watere
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Rumor: Is Ducati Working on a Four-Cylinder Superbike?http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/rumors/ducati-four-cylinder-superbike-rumor/
We have a love/hate relationship with unverified rumors here at Asphalt & Rubber. On the one hand, we strive to break timely and accurate stories for our readers, which means getting the best information as possible, and sharing it with you as soon as possible.On the other hand though, some wild rumors are worth repeating, not so much for their accuracy, but for how fanciful and romantic it is
100+ Asphalt & Rubber » Asphalt & Rubber / by Jensen Beeler /


We Want You to Have an Incredible Off-Road Adventure!http://www.advpulse.com/adv-prepping/we-want-you-to-have-an-incredible-off-road-adventure/
ADV Pulse, RawHyde and KLIM want you to have an incredible off-road adventure! So we are teaming up to give one lucky Adventure Rider a phenomenal prize in our Off-Road Adventure Summer Giveaway! If you are the winner, you will receive a new KLIM Latitude adventure riding jacket and pants, made of premium GORE-TEX waterproof […] The post We Want You to Have an Incredible Off-Road Adventure! appear
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Bonhams Auction Of 60 Incredible Motorcycleshttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2015/08/25/bonhams-auction-of-60-incredible-motorcycles/
An incredible single-owner collection of 60 rare motorcycles will be offered at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale, UK taking place October 17-18, 2015. The Lonati Collection consists of mostly American machines, including examples from motorcycle greats Harley-Davidson, Indian,... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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GEAR

Video: Here's How You Change the Shield on Arai's New Corsair-X Helmethttp://www.sportrider.com/video-heres-how-you-change-shield-arais-new-corsair-x-helmet
http://cf.c.ooyala.com/9tbTQ3dzpJi0tHu03Xprq4K16SgCcdrf/QCdjB5HwFOTaWQ8X4xMDoxOjBzMTt2bJ Please enable Javascript to watch this video So you just bought a new Arai Corsair-X helmet (or plan on ordering one) and have decided to replace the helmet's clear shield with a smoked one. The change should be pretty straightforward, right? Well, it is and it isn't. In fact, we already mentioned in our re
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Best Yet | 2015 Literbike Comparison Testhttp://www.sportrider.com/best-yet-2015-literbike-comparison-test
It doesn’t take more than a minute for the floodgates to open; they’re almost completely ajar by the time we reach the freeway on-ramp. Then, as the throttles come open on BMW’s S 1000 RR, Ducati’s 1299 Panigale S, and Yamaha’s R1 they burst agape, and what comes spewing through is a string of expletives that very crudely begin to verbalize the sensation inflicted upon us. A sincere apology to o
3K Sport Rider / by Bradley Adams /


The Mission Briefcasehttp://silodrome.com/the-mission-briefcase/
The Mission BriefcaseThe Mission Briefcase by Rugged Material is a bag developed to be an extensible as possible for people who need an executive briefcase to convert into a backpack, a shoulder bag or carry on luggage in a moments notice. This is especially useful for people who ride a motorcycle or bicycle in to work everyday, as it eliminates the need for an additional backpack or pannier.All o
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Marzocchi Shutting Downhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/08/24/products/marzocchi-shutting-down/
Tenneco Incorporated (NYSE:TEN) announced last month it intended to discontinue its Marzocchi motorcycle and bicycle suspension business and liquidate Marzocchi operations. Following a consultation process with employee representatives, it looks like that is what’s going to happen. Tenneco employs 127 people at its Marzocchi plant in Bologna, Italy, and an additional 11 people in its operations i
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How To Change Fork Oil | MC GARAGEhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/how-to-change-fork-oil-mc-garage-tech-tips
You change your bike’s engine oil regularly, but when was the last time you changed your fork oil? The oil in your fork loses lubricity, gets dirty, and should be changed every 10,000 miles or once a year. Here’s the quickest way to do it—and, yes, we know there’s a better way to do a cartridge fork. Just not a quicker way. RELATED VIDEO: Suspension Tech: How To Rebuild Your Fork 1. Lift the fr
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Transport Canada Recall


BMW issued a recall on the G650GS DAKAR, and G650GS modelshttp://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&rn=2015378
On certain motorcycles, the engine control unit software which regulates the idle speed may have been incorrectly programmed. As a result, if the clutch lever is engaged, the throttle is closed and the engine is...
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The MotherShip

Strong performances by the BMW teams in the Endurance World Championship – Successful weekend for BMW in British BSB.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...d=10&id=T0231722IT&left_menu_item=node__10154
The privateer BMW teams fight at the top at the “8 Hours of Oschersleben” – Six podium positions for the BMW S 1000 RR at the BSB round at Cadwell Park.
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MINI to push World Cup lead advantage with six MINI ALL4 Racing to start at Baja Poland 2015 // 2015 FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup leader Nasser Al-Attiyah heads a six MINI ALL4 Racing charge at Baja Poland – motorcycle rally star Kuba Przygonski to start home race as a MINI ALL4 Racing pilot!https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0231502EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
Munich (DE). Round eight of the 2015 FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup, Baja Poland (28-30th August), will feature six MINI ALL4 Racing. Leading the charge once again in their MINI ALL4 Racing will be present World Cup leading crew of Nasser Al-Attiyah (QAT) and co-driver Mathieu Baumel (FRA).
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With traditional sportiness and timeless elegance of the Havel to the Elbe.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/deut...lId=7&id=T0231482DE&left_menu_item=node__5254
The BMW Group Classic deploys ten historic automobiles for classic car rally "Hamburg-Berlin Klassik" 2015th
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New original BMW accessories as from the autumn of 2015.Attractive products for even greater driving pleasure.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0230662EN&left_menu_item=node__4308
Munich. As from the autumn, BMW will be extending its range of original BMW accessories to include a selection of new and attractive products. All original BMW accessories are exclusively developed and perfectly aligned to this purpose.
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ON THE TRACK

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FORMULA 1

Bernie Ecclestone: “Mercedes current domination of Formula 1 is wrong”http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...des-current-domination-of-formula-1-is-wrong/
Bernie Ecclestone has described Mercedes current domination of Formula 1 as “wrong” and reiterated his desire to see more competition in the sport after the team scored another 1-2 at the Belgian Grand Prix. In an interview with Dutch TV rights holder Sport 1, Ecclestone explained that he didn’t want to see the Mercedes team […]
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Vettel leaps to defence of Ferrarihttp://www.pitpass.com/54529/Vettel-leaps-to-defence-of-Ferrari
As Pirelli suggests 'clear the air' talks, Sebastian Vettel has leapt to the defence of his team and its race strategy.
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F1 drivers demand end of blow-outshttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34063824
Formula 1 drivers call for an end to dramatic tyre failures following two incidents at the Belgian Grand Prix.
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Pirelli aims to 'clear' the air' with Ferrari at Monzahttp://www.pitpass.com/54526/Pirelli-aims-to-clear-the-air-with-Ferrari-at-Monza
Pirelli aims to talk to Ferrari at Monza following Spa blow-out fall-out.
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FIA designing protected cockpitshttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/motorsport/34060142
Following the death of Justin Wilson, the FIA says it will continue to look into the issue of driver safety.
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WEC

WEC - 2015 6 HOURS OF NURBURGRING - Previewhttp://www.fia.com/news/wec-2015-6-hours-nurburgring-preview
Sport newsLap distance: 5.116 km Race duration: 6 hours Location: Nürburgring Boulevard 1, 53520 Nürburg, GermanyWebsite : www.nuerburgring.de Other Races: Porsche Super Sports Cup, Nürburgring Legends Press officer: Michael Kramp, National Press Officer M: +49 172 6332211 E: michael.kramp@pro-motion.info Airport: Cologne Bonn Airport – 85km – https://www.koeln
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OTHER CAGE RACING


Golden Gate Bridge IndyCar motorcade for Wilsonhttp://www.speedcafe.com/2015/08/27/golden-gate-bridge-indycar-motorcade-for-wilson/
Marco Andretti will lead a motorcade of IndyCars across San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge to honour Justin Wilson
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Motorsport Legend Guy Ligier Dead At 85http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/motorsport-legend-guy-ligier-dead-at-85-1726269435
This past weekend was a sad weekend in the world of racing for many reasons, one of which was the fact that the world lost veteran driving ace Guy Ligier. It’s hard to find an endurance race today that doesn’t have at least one of his namesake prototypes. Per Sportscar365, he passed away Sunday at the age of 85. Read more...
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Honda Project 2 & 4 concept to preview new track carhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...nda-project-2-4-concept-preview-new-track-car
This Autocar image shows how Honda's 'Project 2 & 4' could look Car and motorcycle technology could feature in Honda’s Project 2 & 4 show car Honda has teased a Frankfurt motor show concept that’s tipped to blend its motorcycle engine technology with four wheels and a high-tech construction to deliver a lightweight track day experience.Called ‘Project 2 & 4’, the show car is the winne
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What Do I Do When My Lease Is Over?http://carbuying.jalopnik.com/what-do-i-do-when-my-lease-is-over-1723618082
Here’s a scenario: for the last few years you’ve enjoyed a brand new car with lower payments because you leased instead of purchased. Now that the lease is coming to an end, you have a few options to consider, but you will want to do some planning ahead of time.Many first time lessees think that when the lease is up, think that they just give the car back and move on. It’s usually not so simple.He
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RC213V to Power New Honda Project 2&4 Concept Carhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/e...husqvarna-cafe-racer-first-look-breaking-news
Honda is producing a new concept called Project 2&4, a collaboration between the company’s motorcycle and automobile design teams. Based on the sole teaser image above, the Honda Project 2&4 appears to be an open cockpit car that will be powered by the RC213V MotoGP racebike. Project 2&4 is the result of an internal design competition between Honda’s global design studios. The goal was
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BimmerFile.com

What is BimmerFile
...BimmerFile [is] a place where enthusiasts could gather daily to read, learn and talk about the cars they love. The site is dedicated to bringing you the most interesting news, links and reviews related to the BMW brand and it’s vehicles.


BMW BLOG
What is BMWBLOG?
...It’s a BMW news online magazine dedicated to all the bimmer fans out there, but also geared towards all the automobile lovers. Our publication brings you the latest news, reviews, photos and every other little bit of interesting information from the BMW world. Our ultimate goal is to bring all the BMW enthusiasts together and create a unique “bimmer” community....



BimmerFile.com and BMW BLOG’s are permanent features but not affiliated with BR&TMR.


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FWIW

The 5 Best Cars For The Apocalypsehttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-5-best-cars-for-the-apocalypse-ar170527.html
When the end of civilization as we know it comes…what will you drive? That’s one of the first questions to pop to my mind when it comes to The Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, The Stand or other post-apocalypse fare. Not to mention the Mad Max series, which pretty much bases itself around this question.It’s not really that absurd or obsessive a consideration. After all (concerns of long-term fuel avai
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Yamaha Introduces New Line Of Silent Guitars That Boast Faithful Acoustic Soundhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/7...ent-guitars-boast-faithful-acoustic-sound.htm
Yamaha has introduced a new line of silent guitars designed to faithfully recreate the sound and feel of an acoustic guitar while still being silent when not plugged in — perfect for practicing in silence.
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MIT's New 3-D Printer Uses Molten Glass As A Mediumhttp://www.fastcodesign.com/3050300/mits-new-3d-printer-uses-molten-glass-as-a-medium?partner=rss
Watch a glassblowing robot make beautiful and precise glassware in this new video from MIT Media Lab.The researchers at MIT's Mediated Matter have invented a 3-D printer—G3DP—that produces optically transparent glass with the push of a button.Read Full Story
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"Perhaps we could give the homeless actual homes to live in"http://www.dezeen.com/2015/08/25/cr...-london-concrete-house-japan-reader-comments/
Comments update: a crowdfunding campaign for "modular parasitic sleeping pods" for homeless people generated the most debate this week. Read on for more on this and explore our comments page to keep up to date with the latest discussions. (more…)
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BIKE CANDY

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"Dolus"http://ottonero.blogspot.com/2015/08/dolus_26.html
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BMW R80 – Sander Ilves
The kids are alright; 26-year-old Sander Ilves from Estonia took a crashed ’84 BMW R80 and created a mean and clean street tracker for his own amusement. The budget? Pretty much zero. The team? Just him. And the shop? Nothing but his cold, Estonian garage.
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ON THE TRACK

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SUPERBIKE

Yamaha In World Superbike Talkshttp://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Aug/150827yamwsbk.htm
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MOTOGP

2015 Silverstone MotoGP Preview Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/08/27/2015_silverstone_motogp_preview_press_re.html
Press release previews from the MotoGP teams and more: Round Number: 12 Year: 2015 read more
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Silverstone takes centre stagehttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/27/silverstone-takes-centre-stage/182619
The main title contenders addressed the world’s media at the official Press Conference that marks the start of the Octo British Grand Prix.
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Meet the wildcards: Silverstonehttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/27/meet-the-wildcards-silverstone/182606
Three British riders will line up on the grid for their World Championship debut at the Octo British Grand Prix.
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Rossi & Marquez - Catch Jorge if you canhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/27/rossi-marquez-catch-jorge-if-you-can/182676
If Jorge Lorenzo manages to fire his Yamaha YZR-M1 into the lead at Silverstone’s first corner on Sunday then be afraid, be very afraid.
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SATURDAY


Marquez storms to Silverstone polehttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120546
Marc Marquez claimed pole position for MotoGP's British Grand Prix with a blistering performance in Silverstone qualifying
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Lorenzo: “I‘m very proud of my two laps”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/29/lorenzo-i-m-very-proud-of-my-two-laps/183008
Jorge Lorenzo falls just short of claiming pole for the Octo British Grand Prix, but is content with his efforts.
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2015 Silverstone MotoGP Qualifying Practice Result: Records Smashed In Tough Pole Battlehttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/08/29/2015_silverstone_motogp_qualifying_pract.html
Results and summary of qualifying for MotoGP: Race Details Round Number: 12 2015 read more
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Pedrosa: “I have to get a good start”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/29/pedrosa-i-have-to-get-a-good-start/183000
Dani Pedrosa knows a good start will be crucial to allow him to challenge for the race win at the Octo British Grand Prix.
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2015 Silverstone Moto2 Qualifying Practice Result: Pole Despite The Gremlinshttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/08/29/2015_silverstone_moto2_qualifying_practi.html
Results of qualifying for Moto2: Race Details Round Number: 12 2015 read more
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2015 Silverstone Moto3 Qualifying Practice Result: Late Charge Seals Dominant Polehttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/08/29/2015_silverstone_moto3_qualifying_practi.html
Results and summary of qualifying for Moto3: Race Details Round Number: 12 2015 read more
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OTHER MC RACING

IOMTT: Dunlop Sets the Pace in Classic TT Qualifying – Day Threehttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/27/iomtt-dunlop-sets-the-pace-in-classic-tt-qualifying-day-three/
IOMTT Press Release: Competitors at Classic TT Races enjoyed their first full qualifying session this evening as the Mountain Course was bathed in sunlight and riders were even warned about glare. The F1/F2 and 500cc's were first on the track with Michael Dunlop and Michael Rutter, as they did in last night's session, managed to get to the front of the queue of bikes in pit lane and got away firs
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IOMTT: Classic TT Report – Day #3http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/28/iomtt-classic-tt-report-day-3/
IOMTT Press Release: Riders took advantage of dry roads all round the Mountain Course for a final shakedown in the last qualifying session before tomorrow's 500cc Classic TT Race, the opening race of the 2015 Classic TT Races. Ahead of the session competitors were warned of sun dazzle, making a change from conditions earlier in the week, although high winds were reported at Ballacrye and up on th
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Tech Tips: Transmission Maintenancehttp://www.baggersmag.com/tech-tips-transmission-maintenance
Transmission maintenance is somewhat of an unknown for a lot of riders, mainly because it isn’t something that needs to be done very regularly. It is generally recommended that you change your fluid every 5000 miles so we headed out to Montgomery Motorcycle Co. in San Clemente, CA to talk to Head Mechanic Terrence Martin about one of his favorite subjects: trannies. 1) You'll Start by removing t
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ON THE STREET

TURN & BURN II VIDEO: BMW S1000RR The S1000RR is our fastest bike to 180 mph: "I don’t think I set the front end down until I was doing about 140.”http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/2...shootout-results-specifications-video-photos/
http://cf.c.ooyala.com/xvN2g3dzoht9etfIxz8kU0l5F23flOYN/QCdjB5HwFOTaWQ8X4xMDoxOjBzMTt2bJ Please enable Javascript to watch this video » Check out the full story: Turn & Burn II BMW S1000RR Price: $15,500 Weight: 416 lb. Horsepower: 181.7 hp @ 13,600 rpm 0–180 mph: 16.00 sec. Distance to 180 mph: 2742 ft. Canet did his first timed run of the day on the howling BMW S1000RR and came back wide-eyed. “That thing’s gnarly,” Canet said from inside his Arai. “It wants to wheelie forever. I can’t give it anymore stick. I don’t think I set the front end down until I was doing about 140.” Contemp
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UPDATE: R1200S 2016 BMW superbike gets hi-tech spechttp://www.morebikes.co.uk/update-r1200s-2016-bmw-superbike-gets-hi-tech-spec/
... The post UPDATE: R1200S 2016 BMW superbike gets hi-tech spec appeared first on MoreBikes.
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HOT GOSSIP BMW building a four-cylinder supersport bike for 2017… yeah…http://www.morebikes.co.uk/hot-gossip-bmw-building-a-four-cylinder-supersport-bike-for-2017-yeah/
... The post HOT GOSSIP BMW building a four-cylinder supersport bike for 2017… yeah… appeared first on MoreBikes.
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BMW R nineThttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/bmw-r-ninet
Four wheels moves the body, two wheels moves the soul. This is a statement I could not agree with more. However, so often in the hustle and bustle of the daily commute we seem to forget that we’re doing what we love while riding a motorcycle, and focus more on getting from point A to point B. Every second on the BMW R nineT is a reminder of what I love about motorcycling. It is beautifully simp
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THE PERFECT MOTORCYCLE: Know Yourself to Know Your Bike Match your personal archetype to your perfect bike type.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/2...r-personal-archetype-to-motorcycle-selection/
The Japanese have a term, “jinba ittai,” which translates to, “the rider and horse as one.” Some years ago, Mazda picked this up to describe how it wanted the MX-5 Miata driving experience to feel. But the concept really is more suited to motorcyclists, who should absolutely choose the correct “horse” for their type of riding. Imagine André the Giant flogging a race-kitted Vespa LX 50 through the
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[url=http://www.oncars.in/bike-news/royal-enfield-himalayan-5-things-you-should-know/7619]Royal Enfield Himalayan; 5 things you should know

Ahead of its launch, Roayal Enfield Himalayan has become Indian's most talked - about bike. Bike aficionados are eagerly waiting for its launch.
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KTM plans mid-sized parallel twin bikeshttp://motorbikewriter.com/ktm-plans-parallel-twin-bikes/
KTM parallel twin streetfighter: Motorrad magazine German and Indian internet media have published spy photos of a new naked KTM motorcycle powered by a parallel twin engine. It is no secret that the Austrian manufacturer is working on a parallel twin platform, breaking from its tradition of singles and V-twins. CEO Stefan Pierer confirmed the engine development program earlier this year and ther
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2016 H-D Sportster 48 Previewhttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/2016-h-d-sportster-48-preview
We've loved the Sportster since we first saw it in 2010. I think it is one of, if not the best looking model of the H-D lineup. Especially this year with the new 49mm forks, big old triples and the killer new tank graphic. The 48 is a versatile, comfortable and powerful cruiser that as at home in the city as it is cruising down an open rural highway. And with this year's upgrades, it just got a l
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France: This Is The Way The French Police Deal With Motorcycle Thieveshttp://blogs.motorbiker.org/blogs.n...rench-police-deal-with-motorcycle-thieves.htm
#France #PoliceArrest #Video - Here is a video of a couple of thieves who were stealing motorcycles out of a shop in Paris, France. Cops from the BAC, an elite anti-gang squad, caught them red-handed. And these undercover cops are not exactly friendly neighborhood cops ... and also a bit heavy-handed (thankfully). Aren't you jealous that your cops aren't allowed to do this? ...
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Bosch and Honda Working on new Motorcycle Airbag Systemshttp://www.therideadvice.com/bosch-and-honda-working-on-new-motorcycle-airbag-systems/
We’ve seen recently that both Dainese and Alpinestars are getting serious about promoting airbag jackets for riders. But they no doubt have their limitations. They have to be charged and in the case of Dainese’s offering needs to be integrated with the bike itself. Hence why its good to see that two recent patents point the way to the potential for more motorcycles with built in airbags. Such devi
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Product Showcase: AGV Sport Gloveshttp://www.cyclenews.com/1/37371/Racing-Article/Product-Showcase--AGV-Sport-Gloves.aspx
Here are two of the latest gloves from AGV Sport.
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Details Create Stylehttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2015/08/27/details-create-style/
This headline is builder and custom parts designer Ken Nagai’s motto. To crown your gas tank with style, these Neo-Fusion gas caps (a best seller) that you could only order from his shop in Japan, until he opened a second shop in California. They are now in stock at Ken’s... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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Review: BMG Adventure II Jacket and Pantshttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/08/27/review-bmg-adventure-ii-jacket-and-pants/
Budget Friendly Adventure Gear - I wore the BMG Adventure II Jacket and Pants on the Shamrock Tour® featured in RoadRUNNER‘s October 2015 issue. Make no mistake; weather in the Deep South straddling the Florida-Georgia state line is both hot and humid. On this tour, temperatures hovered in the mid-90s for most of the day. […]
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Vampliers Screw Extraction toolhttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/vampliers-screw-extraction-tool
Removing stripped nuts and bolts is never easy. If you've ever bought a bike on Craigslist you probably know this. Luckily Vampire Tools has developed this genius little hand tool to help you pull out your wrong-wrenched fasteners. Vampire Tools, out of Irvine, California, released this super handy Vamplier 6.25-inch Screw Extraction Pliers, which is neat because it offers both horizontal and ver
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How To Service Your Hydraulic Brake System | MC GARAGE VIDEOhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/t...ke-pads-how-to-service-hydraulic-brake-system
http://cf.c.ooyala.com/9jOXM4dzr_tcLnPEEK_D1DwMdOwg9jW9/promo265021133 Please enable Javascript to watch this video If your brake lever feels spongy, the brake fluid in your bike’s reservoir is low or dark in color, or your brakes squeak, then it’s likely time to give your bike’s brakes some attention. In this video from the MC Garage we’ll show you how to inspect and service your hydraulic dis
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WPS Introduces 2016 KTM Featherweight Lithium Batteryhttps://motorsportsnewswire.wordpre...16-ktm-featherweight-lithium-battery-0828155/
BOISE, ID – August 28, 2015 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – WPS has introduced a Featherweight Lithium battery for KTM Factory Edition and other 2016 KTM/Husqvarna 250/350/450 models. This is a direct fit, high performance replacement for the OEM KTM lithium battery (KTM # 79011053000). Key Features: Almost double the cold cranking amps (130 CCA’s) compared to the OEM lithium battery Two (2) year re
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New Gear: AltRider's SYNCH Dry Bagshttps://rideapart.com/articles/new-gear-altriders-synch-dry-bags
AltRider just introduced another product for the hardcore ADV riders and high-mileage riders alike. The new SYNCH Dry Bags are designed to be easily accessible, easy to open, and able to carry loads of stuff (see size offerings below), all while keeping your
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The MotherShip

Reactions to the 11th race of the 2015 DTM season.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0232123EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
Read here what BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt and the eight BMW DTM drivers had to say after the 11th race of the season in Moscow.
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Wittmann and Spengler on the podium for BMW after Saturday’s race in Moscow – Blomqvist also in the points.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0232122EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
Two BMW drivers made it onto the podium in race 11 of the DTM season in Moscow (RU): pole-sitter Marco Wittmann (DE) of BMW Team RMG led for most of the race in the Ice-Watch BMW M4 DTM, but was passed by Pascal Wehrlein (DE, Mercedes) in the final few minutes of the race after an enthralling battle.
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The new BMW 7 Series - additional pictures.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0231785EN&left_menu_item=node__4099
Please find attached on location pictures of the new BMW 7 Series in Porto/Lamego, Portugal.
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Chilton has held talks with Haashttp://www.pitpass.com/54532/Chilton-has-held-talks-with-Haas
Max Chilton has revealed that he has held talks with 2016 newcomer Haas F1.
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Barrichello urges the use of sciencehttp://www.f1technical.net/news/20120
Former F1 driver Rubens Barrichello claimed that Formula 1 would need to use the tools of science to improve safety, especially in the decision-taking process over the matter of closed cockpits.
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Porsche head Audi in incident packed FP3 at Nürburgringhttp://www.fia.com/news/porsche-head-audi-incident-packed-fp3-nürburgring
Sport newsIn cool but dry and sunny conditions, Marc Lieb set a best lap of 1m36.036 in the No.18 Porsche 919 Hybrid. The local ace headed the sister No.17 Porsche 919, which in the hands of Mark Webber stopped the clocks at 1m36.647s.It wasn’t a trouble free session for Porsche though, as the No.18 Porsche, driven by Romain Dumas at the time, was in collision with the No.63 AF Corse Ferrari of Francois Perrodo at turn two. Both cars suffered minor damage and were forced to pit after the incident, which was reported to the stewards.Audi Sport Team Joest finished the session third and fourth al
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Porsche locks out Nurburgring WEC front rowhttp://www.speedcafe.com/2015/08/29/porsche-locks-out-nurburgring-wec-front-row/
Porsche has blitzed qualifying for the Nurburgring 6 Hour race by sweeping to a one-two romp
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WEC: Nurburging Friday notebookhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/120833-wec-nurburging-friday-notebook
We know already that the 2016 FIA WEC calendar will be announced at the Circuit of The Americas. There has been much speculation on an extension to the current calendar – Our current understanding is...
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TURN & BURN II VIDEO: McLaren P1 One helluva fast hybrid: Watch the P1 hit 180 mph in only 15.74 seconds!http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/2...shootout-results-specifications-video-photos/
http://cf.c.ooyala.com/R0OGg3dzquVfayqAUwtB35y3oVQ_Of4S/QCdjB5HwFOTaWQ8X4xMDoxOjBzMTt2bJ Please enable Javascript to watch this video » Check out the full story: Turn & Burn II McLaren P1 Price: $1,207,262 Weight: 3300 lb. Horsepower: 727 @ 7300 rpm (gasoline), 176 hp (electric) 0–180 mph: 15.74 sec. Distance to 180 mph: 2635 ft. When you think of plug-in hybrids, you’re forgiven if the mi
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2016 BMW 7 Series First Drivehttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1099775_2016-bmw-7-series-first-drive
The Monticello Motor Club is a country club with a racetrack instead of a golf course. Performance car owners in the New York metropolitan area join to take advantage of the reconfigurable road course that features up to 3.6 miles of track, as many as 22 turns, and 450 feet of elevation changes. Automakers have chosen this venue to show off the...
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Is There A New Ford Bronco On The Horizon?http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1099777_is-there-a-new-ford-bronco-on-the-horizon
We've heard that Ford could be on the cusp of bringing back the Ranger. The latest generation of its compact pickup has grown to become a mid-size and Ford felt it competed too closely with the full-size F-150. Thus it was relegated to duty in locales outside of the United States. That's a bummer for us because, by all accounts, the latest...
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Meet Japan's Tommykaira ZZ EV Electric Sports Car: Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1099800_meet-japans-tommykaira-zz-ev-electric-sports-car-video
Over in Japan, electric car company Green Lord Motors (GLM) is raising a toast. Founded in 2010 by a group of Kyoto University graduates, the company has just successfully raised $14 million in funding, according to Tech In Asia. This comes after a recent round of funding that saw $6.6 million heading GLM's way, and a 2013 funding round with...
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Mark Webber Takes Delivery Of Porsche 918 Spyderhttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1099787_mark-webber-takes-delivery-of-porsche-918-spyder
It’s a well-known fact that racing driver Mark Webber is a huge fan of Porsche, with the Australian even purchasing the last 911 GT2 RS during his days driving for the Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula One team. Now he’s added an even faster Porsche to his fleet, the 918 Spyder hybrid supercar. Webber is currently at the...
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Ferrari Built A 2.0 Liter Flat 12 Engine And It Sounds Unrealhttp://jalopnik.com/ferrari-built-a...tm_expid=66866090-47.yOyFCET6TBGMNBfD9cK_nw.4
This is the one-of-one Ferrari 212E, a hillclimb special that cleaned up its 1969 championship. Under the rear lid is a flat 12 engine displacing just two liters. Just listen to it.Read more...
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Video: How new closed cockpit idea workshttp://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/video-how-new-closed-cockpit-idea-works

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When the FIA conducts its tests of new 'closed cockpit' concepts next month, it is hoped that they will offer the best of both worlds, protection from debris but easy cockpit exits for drivers.
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OTHER MC RACING

Elyse McKinnon Update – Stupid Fast Progresshttp://www.dragbike.com/elyse-mckinnon-update-stupid-fast-progress/
Elyse McKinnon Update – Stupid Fast Progress Elyse is continuing to improve after her accident at I-29 Dragway on June 26th. See original article – click here. She just passed the midway point of the healing phase for her back. The Neurosurgeon had current x-rays taken of her back and all of her new hardware looks good. The broken bone in her leg was a big concern to her Ortho Doctor but the n
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IOMTT: Classic TT Report – Day #4http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/29/iomtt-classic-tt-report-day-4/
IOMTT Press Release: Yorkshire's Dean Harrison, riding the Black Eagle Racing MV Agusta, won an eventful 500cc race, the opening race of the 2015 Classic TT meeting. Harrison went in front at Ramsey on the opening lap and eventually finished 26 seconds ahead of Ian Lougher on the Giovanni Cabassi Paton with Harrison's teammate Lee Johnston taking the final podium place. With the Patons of John M
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IDBL : DME Racing Real Street Rulebook Revised
DME Racing Real Street Rulebook Revised The IDBL has revised the rulebook for the DME Racing Real Street class to maintain parity in competition. We have revised the rider minimum weight tables, and adjusted the wheelbase to certain combinations to bring the front runners in the class in line with the rest of the class. Click the link below to view the 2015 IDBL Rulebook for revisions. Good luck
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Barkley takes the win on the tricky Eagle Motorplex surfacehttp://www.dragbike.com/barkley-takes-the-win-on-the-tricky-eagle-motorplex-surface/
Barkley takes the win on the tricky Eagle Motorplex surface The fourth stop on the CMDRA National circuit was at Ashcroft B.C.’s Eagle Motorplex. This track is often known as the great equalizer due to its less than optimal surface rendering the higher horsepower bikes helpless due to tire spin. This is a true “tuners” track since it takes a gentle setup to get the most out of your machine. Vetera
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CJ Fair Takes Street ET Win in Rockinghamhttp://www.dragbike.com/cj-fair-takes-street-et-win-in-rockingham/
August 22-23, 2015 D.M.E. Nationals MoTec Presents IN CONTROL Drag Series Street ET Champion C.J. Fair, Rockingham Dragway Since C.J. was a kid he can remember watching his Dad race his GSX-R1100, and now seven years into his racing career CJ never forgets his roots. For the last four years Rockingham Dragway has been good to CJ and this year has been his most consistent yet. The Sportsman Bike Sh
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WorldSBK School: Kawasaki Racing Team’s truckhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/WorldSBK+School+Reas+Motorhome
Series leader Jonathan Rea shows how important is this part of the paddock for the teams.
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Tom Sykes: "When you’re at the top of your game, you always want to win"http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/sykes+itw+silverstone
The KRT rider is looking forward to a return to action at Jerez.
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Getting to grip: The tyres of 2015http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Getting+to+grip+The+tyres+of+2015
A reminder of the tyre choices this year.
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MOTOGP


Rossi: “The last wet race that I won was ten years ago!"http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/08/30/rossi-the-last-wet-race-that-i-won-was-ten-years-ago/183182
A dramatic Octo British Grand Prix saw Valentino Rossi come out on top as his championship rivals struggle.
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Marquez declares MotoGP title bid overhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120557
Marc Marquez has declared his bid for a third straight MotoGP world championship over following his crash in the British Grand Prix at Silverstone
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2015 Silverstone MotoGP Sunday Round Up: Controlling The Uncontrollable, And Championships Drawing Closerhttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/08/31/2015_silverstone_motogp_sunday_round_up_.html
The key to success in motorcycle racing is to control the variables which you can control, and adapt to the ones which you can't. The British round of MotoGP at Silverstone turned out to be all about those variables, the controllable and the uncontrollable, about right and wrong choices, and about adapting to the conditions. The one variable over which those involved in motorcycle racing have any
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Silverstone MotoGP Quote Machine Finalhttp://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Aug/150830qmachine.htm
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2015 Silverstone MotoGP Race Report: Rain Produces Plenty Of Surpriseshttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/08/30/2015_silverstone_motogp_race_report_rain.html
Results and summary of a fascinating MotoGP race at Silverstone: Race Details Round Number: 12 2015 read more
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2015 MotoGP Championship Standings After Round 12, Silverstone, Great Britainhttps://motomatters.com/standings/2015/08/30/2015_motogp_championship_standings_after.html
MotoGP Championship standings for round 12, 2015 read more
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2015 Silverstone MotoGP Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/08/31/2015_silverstone_motogp_post_race_press_.html
Press Releases from the teams, Bridgestone and others after Sunday's soaked MotoGP race: Round Number: 12 Year: 2015 read more
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FIM Moto2 World Championship Wet Race Results From Silverstonehttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...ionship-race-results-from-silverstone8302015/
FIM Moto2 World Championship Silverstone Circuit, England August 30, 2015 Race Results (wet conditions, all using Honda engines and Dunlop tires):1. ...
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2015 Silverstone Moto3 Race Result: Cool Head Prevails In A War Of Attritionhttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/08/30/2015_silverstone_moto3_race_result_cool_.html
Result and summary of the Moto3 race at Silverstone: Race Details Round Number: 12 2015 read more
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2015 Silverstone Moto2 And Moto3 Post-Race Press Releaseshttps://motomatters.com/results/2015/08/31/2015_silverstone_moto2_and_moto3_post_ra.html
Press releases from the Moto2 and Moto3 teams after Sunday's races at Silverstone: Race Details Round Number: 12 2015 read more
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Scott Redding Confirmed with Pramac Ducati For 2016https://motomatters.com/news/2015/08/30/scott_redding_confirmed_with_pramac_duca.html
Scott Redding is to ride for Pramac Ducati in 2016. The Pramac squad announced today that the British rider will be riding alongside Danilo Petrucci on board a Ducati Desmosedici GP15. The news means that Redding is to leave the Marc VDS squad, who had moved up to MotoGP to form a team around the English rider. But Redding never gelled with the Honda RC213V which he has been racing this year, and found it difficult to get any feeling with the bike. Redding only occasionally showed flashes of his potential, struggling outside of the top ten for most of the season. Redding had made no secret of
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Marquez Blog: This isn’t over yethttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/01/marquez-blog-this-isn-t-over-yet/183417
Regardless of how the race ended, the weekend was actually quite good…
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ON THE STREET

BMW History: The First BMW Motorcyclehttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/08/31/bmw-history-the-first-bmw-motorcycle/
The year was 1919. A company which had previously been producing aircraft engines found itself facing the dilemma of having to change its business entirely. That company was, of course, BMW. Under the Treaty of Versailles, BMW was barred from continuing with ‘business as usual’ and was forced to take an entirely new path. After years of design, re-design and innovation, BMW introduced the first of
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Rumour: BMW to build a smaller scooterhttp://canadamotoguide.com/2015/08/31/rumour-bmw-to-build-a-smaller-scooter/
French site suggests BMW will introduce a 350 cc step-through in coming months.
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Ricardo plans motorcycle industry conference in Milan in Septemberhttp://www.autocarpro.in/news-inter...ycle-industry-conference-milan-september-9085
The Ricardo Motorcycle conference will draw together senior management, engineers and thought-leaders of the world's motorcycle industries to discu.ss future trends, legislative and market drivers and technological opportunities. Addressing some of the

Harley-Davidson: Where Will Growth Come From?http://seekingalpha.com/article/3480396-harley-davidson-where-will-growth-come-from
This year, the U.S. heavyweight motorcycle market grew 7.5% through June, but Harley's retail sales in the country fell 0.7%. With the euro still forecast to hit parity with the U.S. dollar this year, pricing could continue to be an issue for Harley, especially as the company has remained committed to its premium brand image and has not opted to actively participate in the pricing war.
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10 Questions With: KTM President & CEO Stefan Piererhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/10-questions-with-ktm-president-ceo-stefan-pierer
©Motorcyclist KTM on-road sales eclipsed off-road sales for the first time in 2014, thanks to the popularity of new models like the RC390. ©Motorcyclist KTM President and CEO, Stefan Pierer KTM produced more than 120,000 motorcycles (including Husqvarna products) at its Mattighofen, Austria facility in 2013, creating the highest revenue in company history 716.4 million euros) and making
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Triumph USA fined over safety recallhttp://motorbikewriter.com/triumph-usa-fined-over-safety-recall/
Triumph Motorcycles in America has been fined US$2.9 million for failing to report a safety recall over a steering issue to the relevant authorities. The parent company in England has admitted it violated the Safety Act by failing to file certain quarterly reports on safety recalls last year in a timely manner to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In Australia, safety recalls
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2015 Aprilia RSV4 RF reviewhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/11793776/2015-Aprilia-RSV4-RF-review.html
Aprilia's RSV4 has long been the benchmark superbike on the racetrack, but does this latest update turn it into more of an all-rounder?
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Is Project 156 the Beginning of an American Sportbike That Survives?http://thekneeslider.com/is-project-156-the-beginning-of-an-american-sportbike-that-survives/
The new Cycle World magazine has a cover story about Victory's Project 156. The project is a combination of a prototype Victory 1300cc liquid cooled V-Twin racing engine, a race bike built by Roland Sands to put the power to ground, plus Cycle World staffer/racer Don Canet to ride it in the Pikes Peak hill […]
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VINTAGE MOTO MONDAY: 1971 Yamaha DT1MX Remember when Yamaha made a motocross version of its classic DT1 enduro?http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/3...71-yamaha-dt1mx-vintage-off-road-motorcycles/
Yamaha’s immensely popular DT1, introduced in 1968, is another super significant machine because it was capable in the dirt. Although the original DT1 was a street-legal enduro with headlights and blinkers, many people took off that extra hardware and enjoyed their bikes on local trails. Two years later, in 1970, Yamaha did the same thing and created the DT1MX, stripping off the bike’s lights and fitting the compact machine with the Genuine Yamaha Tuning kit as standard equipment. Fun fact: This particular example is a 1971 model, and Tom White says it has never seen the dirt. In fact, it has
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Moto Guzzi poised for learner bike?http://motorbikewriter.com/moto-guzzi-poised-for-learner-bike/
Moto Guzzi boss Ezio Forcella with a 1972 California The Moto Guzzi factory could be working on a smaller-capacity bike for markets with learner bike laws such as Australia. The hint of a learner bike comes from Moto Guzzi Australia manager Ezio Forcella at the Sydney launch of the new California Eldorado and Audace cruisers last week. Moto Guzzi is imported into Australia by the John Sample Group
17 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


2016 Husqvarna FC 450 Review | First Ride Testhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/08/30/2016-husqvarna-fc-450-review-first-ride-test/
2016 Husqvarna FC 450 Review 2016 Husvarna FC 450 The 2016 Husqvarna FC 450 represents the flagship of Husqvarna’s motocross machines. Rockstar Energy Husqvarna’s Christophe Pourcel and Jason Anderson piloted Husky’s FC 450 machines to several podium performances this season in both the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross series, finishing the year in fifth and sixth overall, respectively. Anderson finished s
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Supercharged Norton 850 Commandohttp://thekneeslider.com/supercharged-norton-850-commando/
Cruise through the motorcycles for sale and you see some interesting items now and then, like this 1974 Norton 850 SC Commando. I don't recall seeing these around before, but according to the description, the Drouin superchargers were available through the Norton dealers at the time and this bike has the last version of the […]
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OEM patents continue to highlight (potential) future modelshttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/oem-patents-continue-highlight-potential-future-models
Patent and trademark research is now officially part of the powersports media landscape. This sentiment comes not only from the many articles published by various media channels examining OEM patent filings, but by the increasing accuracy such research provides in determining new products in the pipeline. Last year, Dealernews published an article examining both patents both granted and applied fo
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GEAR

KTM Announces Collaboration with Schuberthhttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/08/29/ktm-announces-collaboration-with-schuberth/
KTM Press Release: KTM North America, Inc. is pleased to announce its latest collaboration with Schuberth GmbH, a German company specializing in premium head protection, with the addition of the Schuberth C3 Pro helmet to the 2016 KTM North American PowerWear product line. Made exclusively for KTM, the Schuberth C3 Pro helmet, previously available only in the European collection, now brings the l
11 Cycle World / by The Wire /


Armoured Moto Shirt by Speed and Strengthhttp://silodrome.com/armoured-moto-shirt-speed-and-strength/
Armoured Moto Shirt by Speed and StrengthThe concept of the armored motorcycle shirt was almost unheard of just a few short years ago, but the introduction of easily acquirable Kevlar fabric and body armor has made the shirts an essential gear item for many riders.Each of these shirts is made from a cotton/poly blend and has removable CE-approved armor in the elbows, shoulders and back. The should
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Phoenix Racing Stand Touted as the Most Advanced Motorcycle Standhttp://www.therideadvice.com/phoenix-racing-stand-touted-as-the-most-advanced-motorcycle-stand/
A new Kickstarter campaign by Phoenix Racing Stands claim that their design is the most advanced motorcycle stand in the industry. While it’s hard to describe a new configuration of what is essentially welded steel and caster wheels as ground breaking their design is extremely clever and versatile, so much so that it the best combination of stand and storage solution we’ve seen. As per their campa
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The MotherShip


The Pure&Crafted Festival presented by BMW Motorrad celebrated a successful debut in a sold out “Postbahnhof” in Berlin.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...lId=6&id=T0232282EN&left_menu_item=node__6629
On August 28th and 29th, the “Postbahnhof” grounds in Berlin were turned over entirely to music, motorcycles and new heritage lifestyle. 7,000 visitors catered for a sold out venue and celebrated with stirring music, fascinating custom bikes and colourful market-place atmosphere in perfect late summer temperatures.
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Home advantage wins for MINI All4 Racing driver Krzysztof Hołowczyc and Nasser Al-Attiyah finishes second// 2015 FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup leader Al-Attiyah extends his leadhttps://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0232165EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
Munich (DE). Round eight of the 2015 FIA Cross Country Rally World Cup, Baja Poland (28-30th August), saw MINI All4 Racing take the top two spots in the competitive heat with local driver Krzysztof Holowczyc (POL) using his home advantage to secure his fifth victory at this event, ahead of world cup leader Nasser Al-Attiyah (QAT) in second.
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BMW Motorsport News – Issue 32/15.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0232166EN&left_menu_item=node__10150
Bruno Spengler top BMW driver in Moscow – One-two and podiums for the BMW Z4 GT3.
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BMW Motorsport Juniors gain valuable experience at the 24 Hours of Zolder.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0232164EN&left_menu_item=node__10149
It was the highlight of the season for the BMW Motorsport Juniors: the first race together at the 24 Hours of Zolder (BE). Victor Bouveng (SE), Louis Delétraz (CH) and Trent Hindman (US) alternated with their head instructor Dirk Adorf (DE) at the wheel of the BMW M235i Racing, eventually coming home 15th overall after 710 laps. The quartet finished ninth in the BMW M235i Racing Cup class.
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FORMULA 1

Is it better to be an engine customer of Mercedes or Ferrari?
Engines have made Formula 1 headlines ever since the sport introduced V6 turbo power units ahead of the 2014 season. Since then, only Mercedes has scored pole position and the marque has dominated the series; winning both world titles in 2014 and a repeat result this season appears more than likely. Red Bull, the team […]
25 James Allen on F1 – The official James Allen website on F1 / by Alex


Honda engine ‘more powerful than Renault’ | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/09/01/f1-fanatic-round-up-0109-2/
In the round-up: Honda '25bhp ahead of Renault' • Alonso expects stronger showing in Singapore • Force Indai expect Hulkenberg to stay
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Formula One Teams Burn Up $300 Million Of Debthttp://www.forbes.com/fdc/welcome_mjx.shtml
The ten teams in Formula One auto racing have amassed total net debts of $318.2 million with Lotus alone accounting for 64.2% of this according to new research. Lotus is controlled by private equity firm Genii Capital which was founded by Gerard Lopez, an early investor in Skype. It has been [...]
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Pirelli to present full details of their investigation into Sebastian Vettel's tyre blowouthttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...tion-into-Sebastian-Vettels-tyre-blowout.html
Formula One's embattled tyre supplier will look to appease the sport's angry drivers ahead of Italian Grand Prix
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Italian Grand Prix Preview: Monza, September 3-6, 2015http://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/n...-grand-prix-preview-monza-september-3-6-2015/
Italian Grand Prix Preview: Monza, September 3-6, 2015 P ZERO WHITE MEDIUM AND P ZERO YELLOW SOFT FOR TOP SPEEDS IN THE REGION OF 360KPH AND FORCES OF 4.5g AT PIRELLI’S HOME RACE THE TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION INTO VETTEL’S TYRE AT SPA IS NOW FINISHED. THE RESULTS WILL BE PRESENTED AT MONZA Milan, August 31, 2015 – Pirelli comes home to Monza this weekend; the ‘temple of speed’ that features some
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Formula 1 gossiphttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34105453
Nico Rosberg's new arrival, Lewis Hamilton spends time in Los Angeles, Audi quiet on F1 speculation, plus more.
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Manthey complete perfect day for Porschehttp://www.fiawec.com/en/news/manthey-complete-perfect-day-for-porsche_3344.html
Porsche concluded a perfect weekend at the Nurburgring as Porsche Team Manthey scored a superb 1-2 to vault Ferrari in the battle for the FIA World Endurance Cup for Manufacturers.The No.91 Porsche 911 RSR duo of Richard Lietz and Michael Christensen led the majority of the six hours, after...
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Stuck: “The WEC brings fans closer to racing"http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/stuck-“the-wec-brings-fans-closer-to-racing_3331.html
Endurance racing legend, Hans-Joachim Stuck, was enjoying the pre-race carnival atmosphere of the WEC paddock at Nurburgring as he got set to wave the green flag and start the 6 Hours of Nurburgring at 13.00 local time this afternoon.The two-times Le Mans winner was catching up with old friends...
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OTHER CAGE RACING

Scott Dixon wins IndyCar title in Sonoma thriller
Star New Zealander Scott Dixon has claimed his fourth IndyCar Series title as the Ganassi team outgunned Team Penske in a battle of the heavyweights at Sonoma
29 Speedcafe » News / by SpeedCafe /


Venturi VBB-3 Achieves Land Speed Record, Doesn't Reach Top Speedhttp://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-ne...-record-doesn-t-reach-top-speed-ar171040.html
The quest to set the first new electric vehicle land-speed record since 2010 is ongoing. The 2014 Venturi Buckeye Bullet 3 hit a one-mile average speed of 240 mph, which was good enough for a new category record, but well short its estimated top speed of 373 mph.The attempt took place at the Bonneville Salt Flats where conditions have been difficult for the last three years or so. The long-running
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Tyre strategy to the fore in incident-packed GP2 and GP3 raceshttp://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/n...he-fore-in-incident-packed-gp2-and-gp3-races/
GP2 feature race winner Stoffel Vandoorne The GP2 and GP3 feature races at Spa were packed with incidents, with tyre strategy a key element to success. The GP2 cars were using the hard and soft tyres, resulting in a significant performance gap between the two compounds, while GP3 used the medium compound only. There was uncharacteristically warm weather all weekend, with track temperature
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ON THE STREET

What to Expect When You're Expecting an Apple Carhttp://www.wsj.com/articles/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-an-apple-car-1440993713
In the meantime, Apple has the resources—including enough profit generated every 12 months to buy BMW AG BMW -0.01 % for cash on the barrel—to indulge its executives' very public love of cars


Should the BMW M4 fear the Shelby GT350?http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/08/30/should-the-bmw-m4-fear-the-shelby-gt350/
The BMW M3/M4 has been compared to hot Mustangs for quite some time now. The Mustang has always offered a similar formula as the BMW M3/M4, but with none of the finesse or precision. However, the most recent Mustang has closed the gap more than ever between the two cars. With the latest Shelby GT350 iteration, can the Mustang finally hang with the M4? While the Mustang has always been a bit of a big brute version of the M3/M4, for considerably less money, the latest Shelby GT350 seems to be a far more sophisticated machine than any Mustang before it. Using a flat-plane crank V8, similar to wh
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Driving A '65 Mustang Taught Me A Valuable Lessonhttp://oppositelock.kinja.com/driving-a-65-mustang-taught-me-a-valuable-lesson-1727573670
This 1965 Mustang was so beautiful. As soon as I saw it at Mosing Motorcars, I knew I had to drive it. I was salivating all over it like a dog drools over, well, whatever looks like it could be eaten - like an electrical outlet. Kirk, the sales manager of Mosing Motorcars knew immediately what I was up to when he saw me eyeing the Mustang. He has seen me around before to take the Cobra and the Po
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BIKE CANDY

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1992 BMW R1 Desmo: the unborn Bavarian Superbike!
In the late '80, BMW Motorrad started to think about challenge in the recently founded World Superbike Championship.
In order to compete with Honda and Ducati for the crown of the best production-derived racing racing motorcycle, the german manufacturer chose to follow some of its traditional technical guidelines, the boxer engine and the cardan final drive, but they also introduced some essential innovations.
The engine, a liquid cooled twin fueled by a Bosch injection, had a full displacement of 996 cc, in good standing with the technical rules of the WSBK Championships for twins at the time, but the greater surprise is in the DOHC valve train: the four valves per each cylinder were controlled by a chain-driven desmodromic system, as in the other twin-engine which was racing in Superbikes, the Ducati 851/888. The two high compression Mahle pistons (Bore-stroke: 98 x 66 mm) could run at the impressive speed of 11000 rpm, allowing this engine to deliver 140 hp which were transferred to the rear wheel by a 6 speed gearbox and a cardan joint drivetrain, a common solution in the BMW tradition.
The aluminium frame was made by the dutch Bakker Framebouw.
Some technical problems emerged during the testing compounded by the great costs of the project, convinced BMW to give up and stop developing this fascinating Superbike, made in only four prototypes. Only one of them is ridable.
FWIW .... In a 2010 Visordown article the technical problem was described as with the aerodynamics of the bike. Even with a claimed 140bhp on tap the project was canned when engineers failed to achieve the desired aerodynamic results because of those sticky-out cylinders.

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R1 Project 1989-1992 The R1-research team: Georg Emmersberger (Desmodromics), Heinz Hege and Ralf Lewien

Tech specs: Performance: 135 -140 Hp (100 - 103 KW). max rpm 11.000

Engine: 4-stroke two-cyl. boxer, liquid cooled. Four valves per cyl., DOHC DESMODROMIC

Bore-stroke: 98 x 66 mm. 996 ccm.

Bosch Fuel injection; electronic ignition, 6 gear, cardan.

Dry weight 165 kg.
 
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SUPERBIKE

Haslam: ‘We can still finish second in the championship’http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Haslam+We+can+still+finish+second+in+the+championship
Aprilia rider sure of 2015 runner-up spot.
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MOTOGP

Bridgestone Press Release: Shinji Aoki On Racing On Wet Tires At Silverstonehttps://motomatters.com/press_release/2015/09/01/bridgestone_press_release_shinji_aoki_on.html
British MotoGP™ debrief with Shinji Aoki Tuesday, September 1 2015 Bridgestone slick options: Front: Extra-soft, Soft & Medium; Rear: Soft, Medium & Hard (Asymmetric) Bridgestone wet tyre options: Soft (Main), Hard (Alternative) The 2015 British Grand Prix was won in dramatic style by Movistar Yamaha MotoGP’s Valentino Rossi who mastered the wet conditions at Silverstone to win ahead of Da
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Espargaro: “I made a mistake”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/01/espargaro-i-made-a-mistake/183433
An early charge during the wet Octo British Grand Prix ends in disaster for Pol Espargaro.
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Laverty: “We need to find more grip”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/01/laverty-we-need-to-find-more-grip/183426
Eugene Laverty experiences his first race in the rain at the Octo British Grand Prix.
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Indy MotoGP 2016: Status? (Updated)
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FWIW Any leaked MotoGP 2016 calendars which I have seen have not shown an Indy round.


MotoGP: LCR Honda teammates discuss embarrassing crash at Silverstonehttp://www.foxsports.com/motor/stor...rstone-cal-crutchlow-jack-miller-crash-083115
With 74 points, Crutchlow sits 10th in the MotoGP World Championship standings, but eighth is within reach with a strong end to the season.


Doohan: Age hasn't hindered Rossihttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/02/doohan-age-hasn-t-hindered-rossi/183406
MotoGP™ Legend and five time 500cc World Champion Mick Doohan gives his thoughts on Rossi’s bid for a tenth title.
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Pedrosa Blog: Training hard for Misanohttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/02/pedrosa-blog-training-hard-for-misano/183425
The most positive part of this weekend was being able to finish despite the tough conditions…
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Rossi & Lorenzo’s two-day test at Aragonhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/02/rossi-lorenzo-s-two-day-test-at-aragon/183462
Movistar Yamaha uses the time before the San Marino GP to conduct testing in Aragon.
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OTHER MC RACING


AHRMA, UtahSBA And Utah Supermoto All Racing At Miller Motorsports Park This Coming Weekendhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...-miller-motorsports-park-this-coming-weekend/
Bonneville Vintage Grand Prix This WeekendVintage and contemporary road racing motorcycles, sidecars, Supermoto and off-road racing on tap
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WERA Racing At Pittsburgh International Race Complex This Coming Weekendhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...ternational-race-complex-this-coming-weekend/
PIRELLI/WERA SPORTSMAN SERIES AT PITT RACE THIS WEEKEND! September 5 and 6 will see the riders in...
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Michael Dunlop Takes Classic TT Formula One Victory At The Isle Of Manhttp://www.topix.com/motorcycles/20...sic-tt-formula-one-victory-at-the-isle-of-man
After the delayed start to the second day's race programme at the 2015 Classic TT Races presented by Bennetts, the Motorsport Merchandise Formula 1 and Formula 2 Race fired into action at 5pm into the setting sun on the Isle of Man. The much-anticipated head to head between the Japanese Suzuki, Kawasaki and Yamaha Superbikes and the Yamaha YZR500 V4 two stroke Valvoline Racing by Padgetts Motorcyc
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David Knight Set to Attack 2015 Slovakia ISDEhttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/09/02/david-knight-set-to-attack-2015-slovakia-isde/
David Knight to Slovakia ISDE David Knight One of the UK’s most aggressive off-road riders – David Knight – is set to compete September 7 at the FIM’s longest-running off-road motorcycle race, the International Six Days Enduro (read our recap of the 2014 ISDE). This year’s edition in Slovakia marks the 90th edition, over 550 competitors from more than 35 countries will race the 2015 ISDE. Ten year
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ON THE STREET

Chris Pfeiffer retirehttp://www.motocorse.com/news/other_news/36281_Chris_Pfeiffer_retire.php
Dear friends, fans and partners, I’ll keep it short: after 20 years as a professional rider I've decided that it's time to stop riding shows. I'm 45-years-old now and in the past months it's become increasingly hard to ride at a top level. But this has always been my ambition and I've always said that if I can...
2 MotoCorse.com /


1985–1992 Bmw K100RS | Smart Moneyhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/how-to-buy-used-bike-1985-1992-bmw-k100rs-smart-money-tips
In the late 1970s, BMW’s trademark Boxer was on the ropes. In addition to tightening emissions regulations threatening the old slugger, a horsepower free-for-all had just broken out among the Japanese, and without a four-cylinder contender BMW was relegated to the undercard. The Bavarian propeller-heads had to come up with something newer, cleaner, and faster. The result, an inline, water-cooled
Motorcyclist / by Jerry Smith /


2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Review | True ‘Light Touring’https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2015/09/02/2015-kawasaki-versys-650-lt-review-true-light-touring/
2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Review 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT Review With a myriad of updates and a tweak in focus, the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 has been refined, and Kawasaki offers a Light Touring (LT) version that is perfectly dialed in for its intended purpose. Wearing its tricorn hat (commuting/sport riding/light touring) with equal panache, the 2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 LT is an unequivocal
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Motorcycle Navigation: Best Practices for Route Designhttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/09/02/motorcycle-navigation-best-practices-for-route-design/
A Motorcyclist’s Guide to the Galaxy - In the previous articles in this series (follow these links to Yuval’s previous articles: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4), I explained how to create your own route. The recommended method is a hybrid design—a combination of bottom-up route planning followed by on-the-fly rubber band dragging of […]
RoadRUNNER Motorcycle Touring & Travel Magazine / by RoadRUNNER /


Women on bikes: Female motorcyclists hit the streetshttp://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-34109999
The number of women taking to the road on motorcycles in the US is on the rise. According to the Motorcycle Industry Council there has been a 30% jump in the number of female bikers in the past decade.


The Latest From Bimota The exotic Italian maker will continue to use the ...http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/09/0...rom-bimota-motorcycles-seeking-new-investors/
Economic crisis or not, Italy shuts down in August and goes on holiday. It's crazy. Which is why it gave me great pleasure to find Bimota's new General Manager, Pier Luigi Marconi, at his desk, and willing to talk about the company and its plans to ...


Eisenberg V8 Motorcycle from the MADMAX Team at Maxicorp Autosportshttp://thekneeslider.com/eisenberg-v8-motorcycle-from-the-madmax-team-at-maxicorp-autosports/
Zef Eisenberg who runs Maxicorp Autosports on the island of Guernsey has been building some really high performance, outside the box machinery. Their turbine bike is impressive, to say the least, but how about a nice little V8 designed especially for motorcycles? Sure, why not? He preferred a flatplane crank, which eliminates the rumble many […]
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New Texas law spells out which running lights are allowedhttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernew...w-spells-out-which-running-lights-are-allowed
DALLAS, Texas – Among the 600 or so new laws taking effect in Texas today, one aims to make motorcycle riding safer by letting riders install lights that make their bikes more visible in low or flat light. A new state law lets bikers ride with running lights turned on, but only white or amber LEDs that don't flash so other drivers aren't distracted. Many riders already have extra lights to make th
Dealernews / by hwagner /


Yamaha YXZ1000R – Engine Overviewhttps://motorsportsnewswire.wordpress.com/2015/09/01/yamaha-yxz1000r-engine-overview-0901158/
September 1, 2015 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The all-new YXZ1000R is the world’s best handling, most exciting and most durable pure sport Side-by-Side designed for high-performance driving and nonstop aggressive action. The YXZ1000R features class-leading comfort, confidence and durability that can only come from Yamaha. At its heart is a newly designed 3-cylinder engine, a first in a pure sport
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[AU] Helmet and riding rules you didn’t knowhttp://motorbikewriter.com/helmet-and-riding-rules-you-didnt-know/
Did you know you cannot even walk your motorcycle from the bowser to a parking space unless you are wearing a helmet, according to the road rules? This is one of the arcane rules regarding motorcycles which the Australian National Transport Commission is planning to clean up. You can read all the proposals in the Australian Road Rules 11th Amendment Package. The NTC has also invited public submi
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Honda Announces Pricing For Africa Twin And Other 2016 Modelshttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/honda-announces-pricing-for-africa-twin-and-other-2016-models/
Honda Releases Pricing on CRF1000L Africa TwinModel announcement also includes 2016 Sport Bikes, Cruisers, Touring MachinesTORRANCE, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2015) – Fo...
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Polaris Expands Promotion With Costco Auto Programhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/polaris-expands-promotion-with-costco-auto-program/
COSTCO AUTO PROGRAM AND POLARIS ANNOUNCE A SPECIAL OFFERFeaturing exclusive member benefits on new Polaris products for any model yearSAN DIEGO, Sept. 1, 2015 – Costco Auto Program and Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: ...
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A case that Costco and other warehouse clubs have transformed retail more than Amazonhttp://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...ubs-have-transformed-retail-more-than-amazon/
A Costco store in East Peoria, Ill. (Daniel Acker/Bloomberg) From the arrival of e-books and digital music in the 1990’s to the recent explosion of online subscription services such as Stitch Fix or Birchbox, it’s easy to see just how dramatically e-commerce has changed our shopping routines. And yet, according to new research, there’s another shopping trend that has had an even more transformative effect on the retail industry during the last two decades: The rise of Costco, Sam’s Club and other warehouse clubs. Ali Hortacsu and Chad Syverson of the University of Chicago studied how the str
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Confederate Motorcycles' 200-horsepower P51 Combat Fighter Special Edition Starts At $113,900http://www.roadracingworld.com/news...bat-fighter-special-edition-starts-at-113900/
Confederate Motorcycles, America’s rebel motorcycle culture for a quarter of a century, today announced the launch of the second generation P51 Combat Fighter.Like its hugely successful predecessor, it is inspired by the 1960's rebel, anti-...
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GEAR

Tour Master Transition Series 4 Jackethttp://www.cycleworld.com/2015/09/01/tour-master-transition-series-4-jacket/
Helmet House Press Release: The new all-season Transition Series 4 jacket won't let the weather stand in the way of a great ride. Features: - Three-quarter-length, 600 denier Carbolex® outer shell material 1680 denier ballistic in elbows - Pipeline venting with pinch vents provides excellent ventilation with vents open and waterproofing with vents closed - Aqua-Barrier under-the-helmet hood for
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RAM Mount Handlebar Phone Holderhttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/ram-mount-handlebar-phone-holder
The RAM Mount Tough-Claw with universal X-Grip Phone Cradle is a small and efficient handlebar mounting system to keep your technology at your fingertips. The X-Grip cradle has a clean and clever four leg design that sports great holding power without hiding your smart-phone behind foam pads and plastic. The X-Grip cradle expands and contracts for perfect fit of most smart phones. This mount rota
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Dainese 36060: Harrison Jacket Reviewhttp://www.baggersmag.com/dainese-36060-harrison-jacket-review
Dainese 36060 is the Italian company's heritage label which has been making huge waves in the protective apparel world. Full protective gear flying under the radar with classically styled pieces. The one we are looking at today is the Harrison Jacket; made from top-notch leather and designed by some of the best in the business, this jacket it build to ride and look good doing it. The waxed finish
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Davida leather shorty glove offers classic lines, max comforthttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernew...shorty-glove-offers-classic-lines-max-comfort
WIRRAL, United Kingdom - Davida (UK) Ltd. introduces the NUT Brown Leather Shorty Glove, offering the enduring style of the short-cuff leather motorcycle glove with clean, classic lines, minimal fuss and maximum comfort. Made from soft cowhide and featuring Kevlar thread stitching and fleece lining, this "simple and uncomplicated" glove provides maximum tactile comfort and great dexteri
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McIntosh Machine : NOS Bottle Bracketshttp://www.dragbike.com/mcintosh-machine-nos-bottle-brackets/
NOS Bottle Bracket This is a pinch-style bottle clamp that fits 2 and 2.5 pound NOS bottles. Comes complete with thumb and mounting screws. Click Here for more information NOS Bottle Safety Clamp Our NOS bottle safety clamp tightens down to your NOS bottle and prevents the bottle from sliding through pinch type bottle brackets. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum and supplied with tightening scr
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Light Up Your Path, Or Your Garage | GEARhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/lighting-accessories-light-up-your-path-or-garage-gear
©Motorcyclist 1 // BIKEMASTER THIN-HEAD LIGHT All the light in the world is useless if you can’t shine it where it’s needed. This light-on-a-stick from Bikemaster can slip into the tightest of spaces, and the head is slim enough that you can still see past it. A magnetic tip makes it perfect for retrieving dropped fasteners, and the magnetic holster adds even more convenience. Pick one up for
1 Motorcyclist / by Ari Henning /


Harley-Davidson's Retro Helmetshttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/harley-davidsons-retro-helmets
These helmets from Harley-Davidson are lightweight, comfortable and classically cool. Not too bulky, as to give you the classic "bobblehead" look, these lids are sure to keep you riding in style with your smiling face in the wind. * Fiberglass shell * Double D-ring chin strap * Optional Replacement 3-Snap Face Shield available separately (p/n 98314-14VR) * Anti-microbial fixed lining *
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Straps And Tie-Downs For Your Motorcycle. The Problem Is The S-T-R-E-C-H.http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2015/09/02...ur-motorcycle-the-problem-is-the-s-t-r-e-c-h/
Trailing your motorcycle or other toys? You set your ratchet or cam buckle straps as tight as you can. You go on the road and when you stop for gas, you check your cargo. The straps are dangerously loose. Why do most strap manufacturers, on the back of their packaging,... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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TECH UPDATE: Cold Seizures Engine pre-heating helps prevent cold seizures (and pistons from “clattering about”).http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/09/0...d-seizures-technical-update-by-kevin-cameron/
Formula 1 engines and the first 800cc Suzuki pneumatic-valve MotoGP engines have had to be externally heated before they can be started. A mechanic wheels up a heater whose hoses connect to the cooling system of the engine to be heated. A pump in the heater circulates electrically heated engine coolant through the engine in the car or bike. Once suitable instrumentation reveals that the engine’s
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BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2015 Saleshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/...d=9&id=T0232425EN_US&left_menu_item=node__804
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – September 1, 2015… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 2.0 percent in August for a total of 27,755 - a new August record - compared to 27,213 vehicles sold in August, 2014. Year-to-date, BMW brand sales are 223,348 vehicles, a 5.9 percent increase from the same period last year.
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BMW Motorrad Sales
With 1,338 retails BMW motorcycles posted their second best August ever. This figure was also 21.5 percent above the 1,101 motorcycles sold in August 2014.

The S 1000 RR was the best selling model in August with 192 units (+43%), and in combination with the recently introduced S 1000 XR Adventure Sport, helped grow S-Series model retails by 45% to 336 units compared to 231 in August of 2014.

Boxer model sales, boosted by the arrival of the R 1200 RS, grew 74% with sales of 685 units compared to 394 this time last year.


Dominant win for BMW Motorrad privateer Matthieu Lussiana in Brazil.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob...Id=6&id=T0232403EN&left_menu_item=node__10154
Matthieu Lussiana clinched his fourth win of the season on his BMW S 1000 RR in the Brazilian Moto 1000 GP and extended his overall lead – He is now third in the BMW Motorrad Race Trophy.
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BMW eDrive technology.Setting a new benchmark for efficiency.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/port...Id=34&id=T0231426PT&left_menu_item=node__7611
The innovative BMW eDrive technology in the new BMW 225xe and new BMW 330e once again underlines BMW’s leading role in the premium segment when it comes to powertrain electrification. BMW eDrive technology includes a number of cutting-edge plug-in hybrid components and makes a significant contribution to reducing fuel consumption and emissions. BMW eDrive is one of the most cutting-edge elements o
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BMW at the IAA Cars 2015 in Frankfurt.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/port...Id=34&id=T0231427PT&left_menu_item=node__4098
The BMW stand at the 2015 International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main revolves around the arrival of a new generation at the top end of the model line-up and the advent of a wide range of plug-in hybrid models.
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F1 driver market closing up: All eyes now on Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussenhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...yes-now-on-jenson-button-and-kevin-magnussen/
As the final pieces of the F1 grid for 2016 begin to fall into place, with the confirmations of Kimi Raikkonen and Nico Hulkenberg, all eyes are now on the McLaren pair Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen. Magnussen, who raced for McLaren in 2014, was demoted to reserve driver for this season with the arrival […]
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F1 must find way to protect drivershttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34065061
Motorsport must find a way to protect drivers as much as possible in the cockpit, but do not expect a fix-all solution, says Allan McNish.
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Pressure growing on cash-strapped Lotus | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/09/02/f1-fanatic-round-up-0209-3/
In the round-up: Cash flow problems hit Lotus • Pirelli to blame kerb for Vettel puncture • Monza's F1 future could still be saved
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Pirelli risk Formula One drivers' anger with embarrassing U-turn over Sebastian Vettel blowouthttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...ing-U-turn-over-Sebastian-Vettel-blowout.html
Embattled tyre supplier's claim that Ferrari's 'risky' strategy was to blame will be shot down by their own investigation revealing damage caused by debris
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Formula 1 stars rule out boycott threat over tyre safety fears ahead of ...http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/formula-1-stars-rule-out-6364989
Formula 1 stars have ruled out a boycott threat over tyre safety fears ahead of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, writes Byron Young from Tarragona


Lotus en route to its date with destinyhttp://www.pitpass.com/54549/Lotus-en-route-to-its-date-with-destiny
Lotus heads to Monza for a weekend which may decide its fate.
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Red Bull confirms Monza engine changehttp://www.speedcafe.com/2015/09/03/red-bull-confirm-monza-engine-change/
Red Bull Racing will undergo engine changes for both Daniel Ricciardo and Daniil Kvyat at this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix
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Italian Grand Prix 2015: Five talking points for Monzahttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...-Prix-2015-Five-talking-points-for-Monza.html
Five talking points for Italian GP: Will Mercedes driver change approach after birth of his daughter and do we need closed cockpits?
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Motor racing-Formula One drivers' form sheethttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150902?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Formula One drivers' form sheet for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, round 12 of the 19 race championship (listed in current championship order, most recent races first): Number=race result, R=retired, DQ=disqualified, NS=did not start, NQ-did not qualify. 2015 / 2014 BE HU GB AT CA MC ES BH CN MY AU/AD BR US RU JP SG IT BE HU DE GB AT Lewis Hamilton 1 6 1 2 1
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Motor racing-Statistics for the Italian Formula One Grand Prixhttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150902?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
Sept 2 (Reuters) - Formula One statistics for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix at Monza:
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FIA.com 2015 Italian Grand Prix Previewhttp://www.fia.com/news/f1-2015-italian-grand-prix-preview


FIA.com 2015 Italian Grand Prix Event and Timing Informationhttp://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-1-world-championship/season-2015/event-timing-information-11


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WEC: Porsche offers Hulkenberg Le Mans returnhttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/120962-hulkenberg-offered-le-mans-return
Porsche is aiming to return to the Le Mans 24 Hours in 2016 with this year's winning lineup of Nico Hulkenberg, Nick Tandy and Earl Bamber in its third entry. LMP1 team principal Andreas Seidl confir...
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BMW won’t rid the ICE within the decadehttp://www.bmwblog.com/2015/09/02/bmw-wont-rid-the-ice-within-the-decade/
There’s been some talk that BMW will be switching to fully electric or hybrid models only within the next 10 years. In a recent article by Nasdaq, the writer claims that in a decade, all BMW models will have an electric motor at least helping to power them. The idea that BMW will only make hybrids and electric vehicles in a decade is simply untrue, however. BMW is one of the world’s leading automa
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High-Strength, Light-Weight Gorilla Glass Coming To Cars?http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1099843_high-strength-light-weight-gorilla-glass-coming-to-cars
The Ford Motor Company [NYSE:F] has made no secret of the fact it wants cheap, high-volume carbon fiber. Ever-encroaching efficiency and safety standards mean cars at every price point need to be lighter and stronger—without becoming prohibitively expensive—and swapping steel components for featherweight carbon fiber units could go a...
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BMW invests millions in a startup that will park your car for youhttp://www.businessinsider.com/bmw-invests-in-valet-parking-startup-zirx-2015-9
The worst thing about driving in a city is not the traffic. It's finding a place to park your car that's safe and doesn't empty your wallet.


Lexus Grabs Second Monthly U.S. Sales Win, Narrows Gap With BMWhttp://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...nd-monthly-u-s-sales-win-narrows-gap-with-bmw
For August, BMW said sales climbed 2 percent to 27,775, led by a 24 percent surge for the 3 Series. Daimler AG'sMercedes reported a 4.8 percent gain to 28,373, with a 39 percent jump for the C-Class car and 2,169 deliveries of the new GLA small SUV


2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet revealedhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...2016-mercedes-benz-s-class-cabriolet-revealed
Plush open-top S-Class will reach the UK early next year, with a 577bhp S63 variant crowning the range Mercedes-Benz is promising supercar-like performance, an opulent driving experience and unmatched levels of interior luxury with its S63 4Matic Cabriolet - the 577bhp twin-turbocharged 5.5-litre V8-powered, four-wheel-drive model that spearheads its new S-Class Cabriolet line-up. Pictured here a
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A Jeep Wrangler Pickup Is Finally Coming: Reporthttp://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/a-jeep-wrangler-pickup-is-finally-coming-report-1727966672
Finally — FINALLY — Jeep is reportedly set to give the masses the Wrangler pickup truck they’ve been screaming for for years. That’s according to a new dispatch from Automotive News, which also reports Wrangler production will stay in Toledo, Ohio where it belongs.Read more...
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...It’s a BMW news online magazine dedicated to all the bimmer fans out there, but also geared towards all the automobile lovers. Our publication brings you the latest news, reviews, photos and every other little bit of interesting information from the BMW world. Our ultimate goal is to bring all the BMW enthusiasts together and create a unique “bimmer” community....



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FWIW

The Art of Lego Scale Modeling Will Make You Wish You Were a Better Builderhttp://lego.gizmodo.com/the-art-of-lego-scale-modeling-will-make-you-wish-you-w-1724217270
The beauty of Lego is that anyone, be they a toddler or retired, can use the toy to build whatever they can imagine. However, there are some Lego fans who are a lot better at turning a pile of plastic bricks into a masterpiece, and some of their most amazing creations have been collected into a new book from No Starch Press.Read more...
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How to Optimize Your Social Profiles for Searchhttp://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/how-to-optimize-your-social-profiles-for-search/
Have you thought about optimizing your social accounts for search? Do you know where to use keywords in your social profiles? In social media, there are two search engines you have to optimize for: the search function within each social network and Google search. In this article you’ll discover where to use keywords in your […] This post How to Optimize Your Social Profiles for Search first appeared on Social Media Examiner. Social Media Examiner - Your Guide to the Social Media Jungle
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Fragments From World's Oldest Quran May Predate Muhammadhttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/8...-worlds-oldest-quran-may-predate-muhammad.htm
An ancient copy of the Islamic holy book the Quran was discovered by researchers from the University of Birmingham. Historians now believe that the early manuscript, written between 568 and 645 AD, could pre-date the lifetime of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Goodyear retiring blimps, rolling out new cigar-shaped crafthttp://www.jsonline.com/business/go...cigar-shaped-craft-b99566137z1-323287411.html
The new model has a fixed structure holding its big, gassy balloon in place. That’s unlike a blimp, which goes flat when the helium is removed.
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Boeing Has Developed A Laser For Taking Down Droneshttp://www.techtimes.com/articles/79984/20150827/boeing-developed-laser-taking-down-drones.htm
Boeing has developed a laser that is designed to take down drones, particularly in sensitive areas such as around the White House. The system is very accurate and lightweight, and can be set up in minutes by two people.
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This is the Reise Custom BMW R100RS. It rocks.http://www.morebikes.co.uk/this-is-the-reise-custom-bmw-r100rs-it-rocks/
... The post This is the Reise Custom BMW R100RS. It rocks. appeared first on MoreBikes.
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Rossi closing in on Readhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/05/rossi-closing-in-on-read/183498
Rossi’s win at the British Grand Prix took him closer to Phil Read in the list of the ten oldest riders to win races in the premier class.
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Private testing concludes at Aragonhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/04/private-testing-concludes-at-aragon/183564
Riders and team from across all categories in the World Championship took part in a two-day private test at Motorland Aragon.
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OTHER MC RACING

Rules For The 2016 Daytona 200 Posted, Available For Comment On ASRA Websitehttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...posted-available-for-comment-on-asra-website/
Fort Worth, Texas– The American Sportbike Racing Association would like to announce that the rules for the 2016 Daytona 200 have been posted and are open to comment until October 31, 2015. At this time, there are no plans for wholesale changes t...
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John Britten rememberedhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/motorbikes/11846225/John-Britten-remembered.html
Roland Brown looks back at the career of a much-missed New Zealander who created one of the greatest motorbikes in history
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ISDE: Team USA Prepares For Monday's Start In Slovakiahttp://www.cyclenews.com/1/38421/Ra...A-Prepares-For-Mondays-Start-In-Slovakia.aspx
All is good for Team USA
3 Article Headlines Headlines Cycle News / by Mark Kariya /


AMA Pro Flat Track Roars into the Springfield Mile on Sundayhttp://www.cyclenews.com/1/38417/Ra...oars-into-the-Springfield-Mile-on-Sunday.aspx
Series Leaders Jared Mees, Bryan Smith and Sammy Halbert continue fight for No. 1 Plate
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FIA European Dragracing Finals – Live Coveragehttp://www.dragbike.com/fia-european-dragracing-finals-live-coverage/
FIA/FIM European Finals 2015 September 3-6, 2015 FIA European Drag Racing Championships Inc FIM Drag Bikes Santa Pod Raceway is the home of adrenaline-fuelled European Drag Racing and the European Finals is the last round of the prestigious, televised FIA Championships. The fastest drag cars and bikes from across the continent battle it out to be the best. Close to 300 teams in 16 race classes make this event unrivalled for both the quality and quantity of racing with 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters, 5 second Pro Mod doorslammers and Supertwin Drag Bikes amongst those out on track. Alongside the in
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Snapshot Comparo: 2015 BMW R 1200 GS vs. KTM 1290 Super Adventurehttp://www.ridermagazine.com/road-t...mw-r-1200-gs-vs-ktm-1290-super-adventure.htm/
The 1290 Super Adventure has closed the gap between KTM’s largest adventure bike and the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure with features like a 7.9-gallon fuel tank, semi-active suspension and cruise control. (Photos by Kevin Wing) The last time we pitted the big BMW R 1200 GS Adventure against KTM’s then-largest ADV machine was in the August 2014 issue, and it wasn’t really a fair fight. The KTM 1190 Adven
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BMW S1000XR vs. DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1200 – Tested To the Limit! | ON TWO WHEELShttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/b...ultistrada-1200-tested-to-limit-on-two-wheels
http://cf.c.ooyala.com/FpNHJjdzrXrVRxIH96_4gtFvdDZBzfuP/promo265599120 Please enable Javascript to watch this video Where do BMW’s S1000XR and Ducati’s Multistrada 1200 S fit in? They have big windscreens and side cases like touring-bikes, but they also have hand guards and long-travel suspension like ADV bikes. And yet with big brakes, high-performance engines, and loads of electronic rider ai
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Top 10 Honda Grom Modificationshttp://www.motorcycle.com/top10/top-10-honda-grom-modifications.html
Here at MO we like riding slow bikes fast. Both Chief Editor Duke and contributor Gabe Ets-Hokin have written columns about it (read Duke’s here and Gabe’s here), but it’s a sentiment all of us on staff share. To prove it, I’ve signed up the entire staff, sans Tom (he’s got a press intro to attend. Ppfff), to come race with me in a 24-hour race on mini bikes, organized by the United Mini Racing A
10 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Troy Siahaan /


First ride Harley Davidson Sportster FortyEight reviewhttp://www.visordown.com/road-tests...idson-sportster-forty-eight-review/28122.html
Pre-load-adjustable progressive-spring shocks are new. As are the lightweight cast aluminium wheels... ...and round air filter cover. Exhaust is now black with a chrome cover. The 2015 model, with a fully-chrome exhaust. I'M not sure any other type of motorcycle divides riders as emphatically as Harley-Davidsons. They're not especially fast
2 Visordown / by Steve Farrell /


Honda’s Billion-Dollar Baby: The ATC90 ATV | ROOTShttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/hondas-billion-dollar-baby-atc90-atv-roots
©Motorcyclist THROWBACK – Honda’s ad campaign in the early 1970s amounted to an educational effort. What the heck is the ATV and what can you do with it? Eventually, of course, consumers figured this out for themselves. Sometime in early 1968, Honda sp


RSD Scouthttp://www.rolandsands.com/blog/612/rsd-scout
In the vision of RSD, we wanted to build a bike that drew a heavier inspiration from the past while also increasing the level of performance. This is that machine, in the raw and unfinished. It’s fitting for the bike, exposed wiring and mangled mass of cooling and radiators complete with Zip Ties to make its debut at Burning Man this weekend. Thor, who also commissioned the Track Chief picked the
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Dan Gurney Patents Moment Cancelling Four Stroke Motorcycle Enginehttp://thekneeslider.com/dan-gurney-patents-moment-cancelling-four-stroke-motorcycle-engine/
Dan Gurney, legendary racer, the man behind All American Racers and designer of the Gurney Alligator recumbent motorcycle, was just issued a patent for a new engine design. It's an upright parallel twin with counter rotating cranks called the "Moment Cancelling 4 Stroke." It's initially aimed at motorcycles, though he suggests it could be used […]
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Birth Of A Hurricane: Craig Vetter Re-Invents BSA’s Rocket 3http://www.americanmotorcyclist.com...e_Craig_Vetter_Re-Invents_BSA_s_Rocket_3.aspx
In the late-1960s, British motorcycles were losing favor with American motorcyclists. U.S. riders’ interests were captured by the svelte, racy figures of Japanese imports. This was a big challenge for Birmingham Small Arms of England, which owned the BSA and Triumph brands. In 1968, they launched their new 750cc triples in the United States—two months before the Honda 750 Four—and BSA Director of
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Royal Enfield’s Sales performancehttp://bikeindia.in/royal-enfields-sales-performance/
This year looks good for the Indian classic motorcycle brand – Royal Enfield. The company has shown impressive growth in the May-August 2015 quarter. In the domestic market, Royal Enfield has sold around 41,600 units as compared to the 26,121 units sold in 2014, boasting of a 59% increase in sales. With the company’s global expansion plans in place, RE has managed to sell 760 units this year w
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Royal Enfield Despatch Riderhttp://bikeindia.in/royal-enfield-despatch-rider/
Despatch riders rode long and hard, day and night; the message had to be delivered. Royal Enfield have once again harked back in time in an entirely different way: by re-creating the despatch kit from the World Wars. Story: Jim Gorde Photography: Rommel Albuquerque Style is one thing. Substance is another. Few motorcycles can boast of the appeal that Royal Enfield bikes command. With their
Bike India / by Jim Gorde /


What can this Dakar racer teach you about road riding?http://www.morebikes.co.uk/what-can-this-dakar-racer-teach-you-about-road-riding/
... The post What can this Dakar racer teach you about road riding? appeared first on MoreBikes.
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Triumph Street Triple 800, Speed ​​Triple and Tiger Explorer 2016 Fully Equippedhttp://www.bikesdoctor.com/triumph-...riple-and-tiger-explorer-2016-fully-equipped/
Triumph does not forget its fundamental 2016 and should propose face lifts and other improvements for the Speed ​​Triple 1050 and Tiger Explorer, but we expect a possible primarily Street Triple 800, most new to the English manufacturer. If the Custom and Classic categories still a nice experience at Triumph renewal in 2016, the rest of the range should also benefit from a lot of news. Especially
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Fast Motorcycle Industry Newshttp://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2015/09/04/fast-motorcycle-industry-news-199/
Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum Unveiled Plans For Major Expansion. Last year, Guinness World Records named the museum as the world’s largest collection of vintage and contemporary motorcycles, with 1,398 unique exhibits. The 144,000-square-foot museum, which opened... This is a content summary only. Click on headlines for full links, images, other content and more!
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Bates Taser casual riding boot comfortable for on and off the bikehttp://www.dealernews.com/dealernews/article/bates-taser-casual-riding-boot-comfortable-and-bike
ROCKFORD, Mich. - Bates Footwear releases the Taser casual leather, waterproof riding boot. The Taser features molded heel protection, Poron XRD ankle protection and an internal midsole. A hidden lacing system allows riders to quickly and easily cinch up the laces, and keeps the laces out of the way of moving parts. The oil- and slip-resistant rubber outsole provides firm footing on the pegs and o
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ICON 1000 Elsinore HP Motorcycle Boothttp://silodrome.com/icon-1000-elsinore-hp-motorcycle-boot/
ICON 1000 Elsinore HP Motorcycle BootThe original ICON 1000 Elsinore Boot has become a firm favourite amongst riders who like the vintage motocross aesthetic, the new Elsinore HP Boot builds on the basic design of the original and adds a street-specific sole to make walking a little easier.It retains the classic five-strap alloy-buckle, stamped metal heel plate, internal steel shank, and Goodyear™
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Markings on Tireshttp://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/09/03/markings-on-tires/
What Do All Those Letters and Numbers Mean? – Ever wonder what all those numbers and letters on the side of your otherwise pristine motorcycle tires are really there for? There is a wealth of information molded onto your moto’s meats. Look closely and you can discover where and when your tire was manufactured. Keep […]
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Installing the Sidecar – alignmenthttp://adventuresidecar.com/installing-the-sidecar-alignment/
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Winter Ready – Chainshttp://adventuresidecar.com/winter-ready-chains/
— Vernon Wade — Winter was coming and I needed to get around in the snow. I decided to make my own chains using plastic coated cable, swaged cable fittings, snap hooks and steel chain. See how I did it below:
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Team South Africa announced for International GS Trophy 2016http://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=4729
After eight separate regional qualifying events across the country, 23 of the best South African and Nambian GS riders gathered outside Amersfoort in Mpumalanga for the GS Trophy 2016 South Africa final qualifier, where three days of rigorous challenges awaited them. At stake was a place on the national team to represent South Africa in the International GS Trophy next year in South East Asia. ...
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Taking on the Simpson Desert’s 1200 duneshttp://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=4728
A long held dream for BMW Motorrad Australia Marketing Manager Miles Davis was to take a road trip to the Finke Desert Race and then ride across the Simpson Desert. The Finke is the Aussie equivalent of the Dakar Rally, and as it was celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, it was the perfect opportunity for Miles to give his best mate ‘Shawy’ a first taste of adventure riding, GS ...
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Historic motor sport with a backdrop to match: BMW Group Classic at the Goodwood Revival 2015.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...Id=21&id=T0232882EN&left_menu_item=node__5254
Car and motorcycle history comes to life in West Sussex, southern England – Classic models from the BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands reawaken memories of the 1950s and 1960s on the race circuit and in authentically recon-structed garages.
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BMW at the IAA Cars 2015 in Frankfurt.
The BMW stand at the 2015 International Motor Show in Frankfurt am Main revolves around the arrival of a new generation at the top end of the model line-up and the advent of a wide range of plug-in hybrid models.
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Motor racing-Hamilton takes 11th pole in 12 raceshttp://uk.reuters.com/article/2015/...0150905?feedType=RSS&feedName=motorSportsNews
MONZA, Italy, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton put Mercedes on pole position for the Italian Grand Prix on Saturday with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen joining him on the front row.
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Italian Grand Prix Qualifying: Hamilton claims seventh pole position in successionhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...n-claims-seventh-pole-position-in-succession/
Lewis Hamilton claimed his seventh Formula 1 pole position in succession as he beat Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen to the top spot in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. Hamilton’s title rival and Mercedes teammate, Nico Rosberg, could only finish in fourth place, behind the second Ferrari of Sebastian Vettel. Before qualifying began, Rosberg had been […]
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Tyres should be able to cope with debris – Massa | 2015 Belgian Grand Prixhttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/09/03/tyres-should-be-able-to-cope-with-debris-massa/
Felipe Massa believes F1 tyres should be able to cope with the levels of debris seen during the Belgian Grand Prix weekend.
22 F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog / by Keith Collantine / 1


FOM gives its support to Pirellihttp://www.pitpass.com/54562/FOM-gives-its-support-to-Pirelli
In a rare move, Formula One Management (FOM) has issued a statement, confirming its faith in Pirelli.
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Tyre tweaks make no difference to Mercedes’ lead | 2015 Italian Grand Prix Friday practice analysishttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/09/04/tyre-tweaks-make-no-difference-to-mercedes-lead/
When the wrangling over Pirelli's restrictions on tyre settings subsided, Mercedes led the way as usual on Ferrari's home turf.
8 F1 Fanatic - The Formula 1 Blog / by Keith Collantine /


Italian GP: Combined times (all practice sessions)http://www.pitpass.com/54593/Italian-GP-Combined-times-all-practice-sessions
Combined times from all three practice sessions for the Gran Premio d'Italia.
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FWIW

This is shaping up to be a Grand Prix to remember,

Hamilton may have the pole but is not a shoe in for the race victory as a result. He will be using the 2016 development Mercedes engine that failed teammate Rosberg. The fastest car yes. Does it have the legs to go the race distance.

Tifosi are going crazy with Raikkonen starting on the grid in P2 and Vettel in P3. Ferrari found a power and aerodynamic combination that put it on the heels of Hamilton’s 2016 spec car and ahead of a gaggle of 2015 spec Mercedes cars. Can they get off the mark when the race goes green? When they do, can they keep their low downforce rides on track and in front?

Rosberg leads the gaggle of 2015 spec Mercedes powered cars behind Scuderia Ferrari on the grid list. The press is making a big deal of Ferrari splitting the Mercedes team on the grid. If I were Rosberg, the Ferrari / Williams sandwich I find myself in the middle of would have me worried. Massa and his Williams are a serious challenge to the four cars ahead of them on the grid chart. The first one they need to drop a spot is Rosberg and on race day Massa is capable of doing that.

This is shaping up to be a Grand Prix to remember, Fools predict race day results. Often I am a fool but will quickly admit I haven’t a clue who will win this one. I do not see Hamilton leading pole to checkered flag on race day. Three options.

Hamilton and Vettel get of the mark and begin an epic battle to show who is the better driver. The rest of the field sorts themselves out behind this struggle.

In option two the grid is filled with over eager drivers forgetting you don’t win the Grand Prix by being ahead at T3 of L1. This results in cars and carbon fiber strewn all over the track, a full course yellow at best, and a decent race among the survivors. We may not recognize many of the cars and driver combinations but the racing could be good.

Option three is my love/hate option. Hamilton and Vettel give us an exciting duel to open the race. Hamilton's 2016 engine fails him leaving Vettel in the lead but not with the win. The Titanic struggle between them leaves Vettel out of sync with the rest of the racers. After a key pit stop leaving him fractionally behind he yields the lead to the trio of Raikkonen, Rosberg and Massa. I am a Tifosi, yet in this trio I would put my sheckles on Massa to come out on top this weekend.

Having said all that and jinxing the Italian GP in the process it is safe for you to go riding on this Labor Day weekend. I will be back with the real race results next week.

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SUPERBIKE

Torres: ‘I'm convinced I'm here to stay'http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Torres+Well+be+going+for+it+at+Jerez
An eye on the future ahead of Jerez.
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Barrier on…a challenging 2015 and the futurehttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Barrier+ona+challenging+2015+and+the+future
Frenchman looking for positivity after a tough season.
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Kevin Wahr: Hoping for another chance in 2016http://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Kevin+Wahr+Hoping+for+another+chance+in+2016
It’s been a tough year. Now Kevin Wahr is looking to stay on the World Supersport grid.
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Rossi returns home with championship leadhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/07/rossi-returns-home-with-championship-lead/183489
Movistar Yamaha’s Valentino Rossi heads into his home grand prix having wrestled the championship advantage back from his teammate Lorenzo.
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MotoGP™ #StatAttack: San Marino GPhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/07/motogp-statattack-san-marino-gp/183502
Take a look ahead to the Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini with a smorgasbord of all the stats you need.
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#SanMarinoGP in numbershttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/06/sanmarinogp-in-numbers/183501
Get in the mood for the Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini with these interesting facts.
9 news RSS on motogp.com - The Official MotoGP Website /


Everything You Wanted To Know About MotoGP's 2016 Unified Software, But Were Afraid To Askhttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/09/08/everything_you_wanted_to_know_about_moto.html
2016 heralds a new era for MotoGP. Two major changes take place to the technical regulations: Michelin replaces Bridgestone as the official tire supplier (for more background on that, see the interview we did at Brno with Michelin boss Piero Taramasso), and everyone will be forced to switch to the spec electronics package, managed by Dorna and developed by Magneti Marelli. Much confusion surrounds
6 MotoMatters.com / by David Emmett /


Moto2™ #StatAttack: San Marino GPhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/07/moto2-statattack-san-marino-gp/183503
All of the most useful Moto2™ facts and figures you need ahead of the Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
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Firm advantage for Zarco in title battlehttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/07/firm-advantage-for-zarco-in-title-battle/183493
The Moto2™ paddock heads to the Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini with the aiming of halting Zarco’s charge.
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Moto3™ #StatAttack: San Marino GPhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/07/moto3-statattack-san-marino-gp/183504
All of the crucial Moto3™ stats you need to impress your friends ahead of the Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
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Fight for top three tightens in Moto3™http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/07/fight-for-top-three-tightens-in-moto3/183487
The Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini hosts an ever closing Moto3™ field.
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OTHER MC RACING

NHRA : Mello Yello 2016 Drag Racing Schedule Announcedhttp://www.dragbike.com/nhra-mello-yello-2016-drag-racing-schedule-announced/
NHRA UNVEILS 2016 NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE Season highlighted by prestigious Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis and tradition-rich opening and closing races at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona NHRA officials unveiled the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule today during the running of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Race
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CCS And USGPRU Race Results From Sunday At New Jersey Motorsports Parkhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...s-from-sunday-at-new-jersey-motorsports-park/
Provisional ResultsRaces Listed In Chronological OrderRACE 1EXPERT GTU: 1. Xavier Zayat (Yam YZGF-R6); 2. Kristofer Knopf (Yam YZF-R6); 3. Jimmy Fotinopoulos ...
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R.I.P. Former Racer, World Championship-Winning Tuner Warren Willinghttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news...ld-championship-winning-tuner-warren-willing/
Former racer and World Championship-winning tuner Warren Willing died September 4, according to the official website of the MotoGP World Championship.Willing was an aspiring professional racer from Australia who competed in the Daytona 200,...
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Manx Grand Prix Ambassador dies following Senior incidenthttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...dor-dies-following-senior-incident/28124.html
David Taylor. THE Manx Motor Cycle Club (MMCC) have sadly announced that Manx Grand Prix competitor David Taylor succumbed to injuries sustained in an incident at Brandywell during the Senior race last Friday.Taylor, from Sheffield in Yorkshire, first raced the Mountain Course in 1996 up until 2012 when other commitments prevented him from racing on the Island until this year. Harvey Gar
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Top 10 motorcycle inventions we won’t be rushing to buyhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle...ventions-we-wont-be-rushing-to-buy/28131.html
WE’RE all for innovation here but among the endless host of ideas and products relating to motorcycles that have emerged over the last century or so have been a few that don't make the top of our wish list.Here’s a top 10 of our favourite fashion faux pas and engineering missteps. 10. The turbo visorThe idea, which dates back to the '60s or even earlier, is clever – a clear plasti
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New Ducati Diavel spotted againhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/new-ducati-diavel-spotted-again/28129.html
HERE'S a fresh look at the new belt-driven Diavel, which was spotted during testing in Germany.More to follow.Sign up for Visordown's weekly newsletter, Bugsplat, to get the best motorcycle news, road tests and features plus exclusive competitions and offers direct to your inbox. Register as a Visordown member here and tick the box for Bugsplat in your newsletter settings here. Re
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Three new Triumph Bonnevilles spottedhttp://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/three-new-triumph-bonnevilles-spotted/28130.html
HERE are three new liquid-cooled Triumph Bonnevilles, spotted undergoing tests in Spain.The shots provide a fresh look at the new entry-level version of the the Bonnie, last seen in July, as well as two previously-unseen higher-spec models.The shot on the right shows the base-edition of a new café racer version of the Bonneville. A higher-spec version of that - probably the 'R' variant - was photographed last December. Then it had upside-down Öhlins forks straight from the Speed Triple R, adjustable Ohlins S36 twin shocks and four-pot radially mounted Brembo brakes. On th
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Church Of MO 2006 KTM 950 Supermoto Quick Ridehttp://www.motorcycle.com/features/church-of-mo-2006-ktm-950-supermoto-quick-ride.html
During the middle years of the start of the new millennium the Supermotard craze made a resurgence, and no company jumped on the craze more so than KTM. Ducati may have brought the Hypermotard to market, but KTM brought a whole host of SM models to the masses, including the outlandish 950 Supermoto. In 2006, Gabe Ets-Hokin wanted to see what the mega-moto craze was all about. Here, he takes the 9
2 Motorcycle.Com Latest Articles Feed / by Troy Siahaan /


2015 KTM 1290 Super Adventure | HARD PARTShttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/2...enture-adv-bikes-adventure-touring-hard-parts
©Motorcyclist KTM didn’t start totally from scratch with the 1290 Super Adventure (CLICK HERE to see the First Ride review), and that’s a good thing. The 1190 Adventure it’s based on is a fantastic platform, and the engine, a cousin to the raucous and ticket-worthy 1290 Super Duke R, is a peach. VIDEO: Watch this On Two Wheels shootout between the KTM 1290 Super Adventure and BMW's R1200GS Adv
3 Motorcyclist / by Marc Cook


Cruisers finally get electric powerhttp://motorbikewriter.com/cruisers-finally-get-electric-power/
The infant electric motorcycle market has been dominated by naked, sports and off-road machines and even Harley-Davidson and Victory Motorcycles have gone electric without a cruiser model. But electric cruisers may not be too far away. Switzerland-based Sine Cycles has produced an electric chopper by taking a Tha Heist frame from Cleveland Cyclewerks and a 2013 Zero Motorcycles motor and drivetra
43 Motorbike Writer / by Mark Hinchliffe /


1953 Vincent Black Shadow found in cupboard!http://www.morebikes.co.uk/1953-vincent-black-shadow-found-in-cupboard/
... The post 1953 Vincent Black Shadow found in cupboard! appeared first on MoreBikes.
2 MoreBikes / by Darren Hendley /


Commuting All the Wayhttp://bikeindia.in/commuting-all-the-way/
India is a two-wheeler dominated country however, which genre makes up for most motorcycles in the country? Ravi Chandnani finds out Today we live in a world where we see different kind of motorcycles on our roads. There are bikes ranging from a Royal Enfield Bullet to Yamaha’s YZF R15 to Honda’s CBR 250R to KTMs. Despite witnessing the growing number of such motorcycles on Indian roads, the h
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Get Your Street Bike Ready for a Track Dayhttp://www.therideadvice.com/get-your-street-bike-ready-for-a-track-day/
Given that you own a piece of machinery that makes sportscars look slow and cumbersome, it makes sense to want to push your bike closer to its limits in what is a far safer environment than public roads. But before you head off on your first track day with your street legal motorcycle, ensure you follow the below advice to get the most from your day. 1. Transport Your Bike If You Can Not all of us
2 TheRideAdvice.com / by EBF /


Riding Loaded (Your Bike, Not You!)http://www.roadrunner.travel/2015/09/07/riding-loaded-your-bike-not-you/
Load it Up Right! – One of my favorite television shows as a child (and I realize this hints at my age) was The Beverly Hillbillies. The opening shot was of the Clampett clan driving down a palm-lined boulevard in Beverly Hills; an ancient flatbed truck piled high with possessions dangling from every spare inch […]
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VIDEO: Furygan Torque Backpack Review 2015http://www.morebikes.co.uk/video-furygan-torque-backpack-review-2015/
... The post VIDEO: Furygan Torque Backpack Review 2015 appeared first on MoreBikes.
2 MoreBikes / by Darren Hendley /


The Icon Airframe Pro Is the Lightest Mass Produced Helmet Money can Buyhttp://www.therideadvice.com/the-ic...-lightest-mass-produced-helmet-money-can-buy/
At least that’s the claim from Icon who have quickly moved up the charts in recent years in providing good quality gear at extremely reasonable prices. The Icon Airmada and Icon Alliance were both brilliant helmets when released a few years ago and continue to be great choices given their price. But now Icon is really trying to throw the cat amongst the pigeons, targeting the high level offerings
3 TheRideAdvice.com / by EBF /


Pilot Slate Air Jacket and Vanguard Air High-Viz Vest Reviewhttp://www.webbikeworld.com/r5/pilot-slate-air-jacket-vanguard-vest/review.htm
Inexpensive mesh jacket matches with a high-viz vest that works with anything.
4 webBikeWorld.com / by rss@webbikeworld.... /


How To Wash Textile Riding Jackets & Gear | MC GARAGEhttp://www.motorcyclistonline.com/how-to-wash-textile-riding-jackets-gear-motorcycle-tips-mc-garage
©Motorcyclist When your riding gear gets too dirty or smelly to wear... Gear gets dirty—bugs and grime gunk up the exterior while sweat funks up the interior. A moist cloth is great for spot cleaning (and the only safe way to clean leather), but when it’s time for a deep cleaning, it’s time for immersion in soap and water. We use a jacket in this example, but the process is the same for pant
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The MotherShip

BMW Motorsport News – Issue 33/15.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0233082EN&left_menu_item=node__10150
BMW teams enjoy successful ELMS outing in Le Castellet – BMW Motorsport Junior Victor Bouveng makes his debut in the BMW Z4 GT3.
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Historic motor sport with a backdrop to match: BMW Group Classic at the Goodwood Revival 2015.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/port...Id=34&id=T0233264PT&left_menu_item=node__5254
Car and motorcycle history comes to life in West Sussex, southern England – Classic models from the BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad brands reawaken memories of the 1950s and 1960s on the race circuit and in authentically recon-structed garages.
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DTM season enters the finishing straight in Oschersleben.https://www.press.bmwgroup-sport.co...d=52&id=T0233266EN&left_menu_item=node__10077
The DTM has reached the business end of the 2015 season. The popular touring car series enters the final third of its season with races 13 and 14 of the year, which will take place at the “Motorsport Arena Oschersleben” (DE) from 11th to 13th September.
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FORMULA 1

FIA.com Event and Timing Information | Italian Grand Prix 2015http://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-1-world-championship/season-2015/event-timing-information-11


F1: New engine spec a risk, Wolff admitshttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120698
Mercedes took a risk in bringing its updated Formula 1 engine to the Italian Grand Prix before completing its reliability targets, admits the firm's head of motorsport Toto Wolff
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Italian Grand Prix 2015: Not even belated stewards' investigations can stop Lewis Hamiltonhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...s-investigations-can-stop-Lewis-Hamilton.html
British driver hails perfect weekend after victory at Italian Grand Prix
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Mercedes blame procedure over tyreshttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34169318
Mercedes blame a lack of clarity about tyre-testing procedure for the controversy surrounding Lewis Hamilton at Monza.
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2015 Italian Grand Prix – Race – Infographicshttp://www.pirelli.com/tyre/ww/en/news/2015/09/06/2015-italian-grand-prix-–-race-–-infographics/
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F1: Upgrade made Raikkonen charge possiblehttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120701
Kimi Raikkonen doubts he would have been able to pull off his Italian Grand Prix charge without the engine upgrade the Ferrari Formula 1 team brought for Monza
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Shell and Ferrari extend historic dealhttp://www.pitpass.com/54640/Shell-and-Ferrari-extend-historic-deal
Shell has become Innovation Partner of Scuderia Ferrari for the next five years as part of a new agreement.
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FWIW This may sound like inking a renewal for a long standing partner. It is that and so much more. Fuel development is the key to engine development. Mercedes has Petronas and a very special engine specific fuel for its 2016 engines. If Ferrari has any hopes of catching Mercedes it needs Shell to work its old magic.

F1 depth never weaker, says Webberhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34179522
Mark Webber on Jenson Button's future, closed cockpits and why he is unhappy with the quality of the current crop of drivers.
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F1: Red Bull won't use Renault in 2016http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120696
The Red Bull Formula 1 team will not run Renault engines next season, AUTOSPORT understands
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Mercedes rejects Red Bull engine dealhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120704
The Mercedes board has decided not to supply Formula 1 engines to Red Bull in the future, AUTOSPORT understands
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Red Bull teams set to move to Ferrari power for 2016http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/09/red-bull-teams-set-to-move-to-ferrari-power-for-2016/
The weekend in Monza was as momentous behind the scenes as on the track, with some key movements taking place, which will affect F1 and some of its key players in the coming years. One was the decision by Mercedes and its parent Daimler, not to fulfil Red Bull’s request to supply engines, as the […]
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F1 bosses to reconsider tyre policyhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34171917
Recent tyre blow-outs and driver criticism force F1 bosses to debate whether a shift in philosophy is needed.
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Will F1 lose the cathedral of speed?http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34168038
Drivers and fans will never fall out of love with Monza, so will F1's bosses really leave the cathedral of speed to fall to ruin?
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Italian Grand Prix 2015: Sebastian Vettel warns Bernie Ecclestone not to drop Monza from race calendarhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...one-not-to-drop-Monza-from-race-calendar.html
The German driver warned Bernie Ecclestone, in no uncertain terms, that removing Monza from the race calendar would be like "ripping our hearts out"
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WEC

WEC Heads to Texas for Lone Star Le Mans
On Saturday 19 September the Circuit of The Americas (CoTA) in Texas will host the first of four events outside Europe for the 2015 World Endurance Championship. The six hour North American race will the third event at the track near Austin and the second time the Lone Star Le Mans...
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WEC: 31-car field set for Lone Star Le Manshttp://www.racer.com/wec-le-mans/item/121187-wec-31-car-field-set-for-lone-star-le-mans
On Saturday, Sept. 19, Circuit of The Americas will host the first of four events outside Europe for the 2015 World Endurance Championship. The six-hour race will mark the second time the "Lone Star ...
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INDY: Honda held back by sole supplier yearshttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120699
Honda has hinted that its years as IndyCar's sole engine supplier may have left it under-prepared for the intensity of manufacturer competition after losing another manufacturers' title to Chevrolet
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Big-Block Smart Returns With Even More Power: Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/1099906_big-block-smart-returns-with-even-more-power-video
It's called the "Nu Big Thing." You've seen it grace these pages before, and each time we're amazed at just what it and the team behind it are doing. The car is a Smart car thing that's been modified with a new engine. This new powerplant is a litter more motivated to move the Smart forward. Gone is the inline three-cylinder engine, and it's been...
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2017 Porsche 911 Carrera Revealed With Turbocharged Engine, Higher Price: Videohttp://www.motorauthority.com/news/...evealed-with-turbocharged-engine-higher-price
The 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show is now just a week out and in the lead up Porsche has dropped details on its updated 911 destined to appear at the show. It was in Frankfurt four years ago that we first saw the 991-series introduced and at this year’s show we’ll see the updated version, or the 991.2-series to Porsche loyalists. Porsche has...
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How to drift, with Ken Blockhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/anything-goes/how-drift-ken-block
Ken Block, king of sideways, invites us to ride shotgun at Silverstone for tyre-smoking, drift-tastic fun in an 845bhp, all-wheel-drive Mustang called Hoonicorn Ken Block must feel terrible. He flew into Heathrow from the US last night and then drove to the hotel inside Milton Keynes Stadium for a kip, only to discover that there was a football match on.Early this morning, he’s already in the Sil
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Here Are 10 Important Facts About The New Bugatti Chironhttp://jalopnik.com/here-are-10-important-facts-about-the-new-bugatti-chiro-1728787942
As everyone in the has-swum-in-a-pool-of-money community knows, Bugatti is currently developing the successor to the Veyron supercar , which will be known as the Chiron. At great expense in blood, in money, and in dignity, we have managed to learn 10 key facts about the new car. Here they are.Read more...
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2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn - new teaser images ahead of imminent revealhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...s-royce-dawn-new-teaser-images-ahead-imminent
The Dawn name was first used in 1949 Rolls-Royce Dawn official teaser images released ahead of Frankfurt motor show New official Rolls-Royce Dawn teaser images have been released ahead of the car's unveiling tomorrow.The images reveal few details of the Dawn, but the latest - and most revealing yet - spy pictures confirm that the convertible will have a soft-top roof.The Dawn, an open-top version
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I've written before that some bike was 'the best R1100' I'd seen, but Vintage69 Motorcycles have defenitely set a new st...
I've written before that some bike was 'the best R1100' I'd seen, but Vintage69 Motorcycles have defenitely set a new standard. On this 'caferacer' they radically changed the look of the bike by exchanging the tank for a Kawasaki item, they also realised a scrambler with an Honda tank. Both are equally astonishing.
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did not realise just 1 great looking R1100, but 2 at a time! They call this one a scrambler, but apart from the knobbly ...http://anythingbutstockbeemers.blogspot.com/2015/09/did-not-realise-just-1-great-looking.html
did not realise just 1 great looking R1100, but 2 at a time! They call this one a scrambler, but apart from the knobbly tires I don't see more scrambler in this one than in their 'caferacer'. I couldn't care less though, because I love both. The 'scrambler' is probably my favourite, the new subframe and Honda CB tank are pure genius!
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SUPERBIKE

Mercado would welcome Jezek as team-matehttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/Mercado+would+welcome+Jezek+as+teammate
Argentinean relishing possibility to partner Czech once again.
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Will The Sun Never Set On Melandri?http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2015/Sep/150908b.htm
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From one Champion to another: Faccani on Razgatliogluhttp://www.worldsbk.com/en/news/2015/From+one+Champion+to+another+Faccani+on+Razgatloglu
Marco Faccani on the rider who took over as Superstock 600 Champion.
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BMW test Valencia: Which S1000RR is the killer?http://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/81044/BMW-Test-Valencia-Welche-S1000RR-ist-der-Killer.html
BMW Motorrad Motorsport SPEEDWEEK.com offers in Valencia today the opportunity to test the racing machines from all the major championships in one day.
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Aprilia-exit: Leon Haslam needs a Plan Bhttp://www.speedweek.com/sbk/news/81046/Aprilia-Ausstieg-Leon-Haslam-braucht-einen-Plan-B.html
Finding Aprilia not at the last minute a strong partner, the work team of the World Superbike Championship will disappear. Leon Haslam is aware painful.
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MOTOGP

Rossi closes in on new recordhttp://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/08/rossi-closes-in-on-new-record/183498
Rossi’s win at the British Grand Prix took him closer to Phil Read in the list of the ten oldest riders to win races in the premier class.
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Hayden: “The feedback I have heard has been positive”http://www.motogp.com/en/news/2015/09/08/hayden-the-feedback-i-have-heard-has-been-positive/183691
Nicky Hayden eager to sample the new Misano surface at the Gran Premio TIM di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.
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2015 Misano MotoGP Preview: Rossi vs Lorenzo, And The Advantage Of Testinghttps://motomatters.com/analysis/2015/09/10/2015_misano_motogp_preview_rossi_vs_lore.html
The key to success in motorcycle racing is in finding advantage wherever you can, and exploiting it to the fullest. If you are stronger in acceleration than your rivals, then you make sure you get out of the corner first and leave them for dead down the straight. If you are stronger in braking, then you wait, not just until you see God, as the old racing adage has it, but until you have seen every
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OTHER MC RACING

Team USA Leads ISDEhttp://www.cyclenews.com/1/38427/Racing-Article/Team-USA-Leads-ISDE.aspx
Team USA off to fast start in Slovakia
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U.S. Trophy Team takes top honors on Day 1 at ISDEhttp://www.americanmotorcyclist.com...y_Team_takes_top_honors_on_Day_1_at_ISDE.aspx
Story and photos by Steve Berkner The U.S. World Trophy Team took home the top honors from Day 1 of the International Six Days Enduro, besting the Australian and French teams by 1 minute, 14 seconds and 2 minutes, 29 seconds. This year’s ISDE is being held in Kosice, Slovakia. The U.S. World Trophy Team, made up of riders Kailub Russell, Ryan Sipes, Taylor Robert, Thad Duvall, Mike Brown and Gar
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Harley V-Rod Racers Lead Pro Stock Motorcycle Field Heading Into NHRA Playoffshttp://www.dragbike.com/harley-v-ro...-motorcycle-field-heading-into-nhra-playoffs/
Krawiec Earns Top Seed and Aims for His Fourth Championship Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec leaves the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway as the number-one Pro Stock Motorcycle seed for the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Krawiec has three wins in six final-round appearances in the first 10 races of the season and leads the
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Road Racing in Slow Motion! Isle of Man TThttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw-KxFuVvj4
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DRAG RACING: 18 Questions with Ed Krawiec of Vance & Hines Racinghttp://www.superstreetbike.com/drag-racing-18-questions-with-ed-krawiec-vance-hines-racing
Ed Krawiec of Vance & Hines Racing You might think that a guy with three NHRA Pro Stock motorcycle championships under his belt would be kicking back at this stage of his career. But 38 year-old Screamin' Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec, who has 27 national wins in 12 seasons, still spends a lot of time spinning spanners; in fact, he's also the business manager for the team. We talke
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NHRA : Eddie Krawiec Leads Pro Stock Motorcycle into the Countdownhttp://www.dragbike.com/nhra-eddie-krawiec-leads-pro-stock-motorcycle-into-the-countdown/
Eddie Krawiec – Leader of the Pro Stock Motorcycle Class The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series driver Eddie Krawiec. Eddie is the rider of the Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley Davidson. He enters the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship with three wins, three runner-up finishes, and two No. 1 qualifying positions. He has led
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WERA Racing At Road Atlanta This Coming Weekendhttp://www.roadracingworld.com/news/wera-racing-at-road-atlanta-this-coming-weekend/
WERA VINTAGE, NATIONAL AND SPORTSMAN SERIES AT ROAD ATLANTA! This weekend WERA Motorcycle Roadracing will be at Road Atlanta in Braselton, GA with Practice and WERA Vintage Racing on Friday the 11th featuring the Ron Raven For...
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28 Days on the Road Around Lake Superiorhttp://www.motorcycle.com/events/28-days-on-the-road-around-lake-superior
In 2004 the TV miniseries Long Way Round was released and totally changed the world’s perceptions about motorcycle trips. Were people doing insanely long trips before Long Way Round? Of course. But Long Way Round brought this idea to the whole world, not just motorcycle nuts. People now imagined their first big motorcycle trip being crossing Asia, or riding all of Africa, instead of just making it
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Dan Gurney’s New Big Twin Patented new “moment-cancelling” twin is being developed by the American auto racing legend.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/09/0...eling-four-stroke-motorcycle-engine-patented/
From time to time, we’ve reported on the unique Alligator series of feet-first motorcycles designed and built by Dan Gurney’s All American Racers organization in Santa Ana, California. Early examples were powered by modified production engines but inevitably, because of Gurney’s grand past of auto racing and a life spent at the center of high-performance design, he wanted to do an engine of his o
400+ Cycle World / by Kevin Cameron /


Royal Enfield Launches in North Americahttp://www.ridermagazine.com/latest-news/royal-enfield-launches-in-north-america.htm/
Royal Enfield has announced its first wholly-owned subsidiary outside India, in North America. This announcement is in line with Royal Enfield’s focused international thrust of leading and expanding the global mid-sized motorcycle segment (250-750cc), with North America representing a priority market for the company. Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, with roots
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New Ducati Monster 1200 Rhttp://blog.motorcycle.com/2015/09/08/motorcycle-news/new-ducati-monster-1200-r/
The Monster gets hot-rodded for 2016 Press Release from Ducati: The most powerful Ducati naked ever is almost here: a more powerful engine, a sportier chassis and an advanced design. The new Monster 1200 R, will be unveiled during the Volkswagen Group Night in Frankfurt on 14 September. This event takes place just before the IAA 2015 (Internationale Automobilausstellung in Frankfurt am Main) opens its doors to the public. During the show the new Monster 1200 R will be displayed for the very first time at the Audi booth from September 15 to 20. Usually when Ducati appends an “R” to a thing, it’
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FIRST LOOK: Honda’s MotoGP-Powered Car! Lightweight Project 2&4, powered by Honda’s RC213V MotoGP engine, will appear at the Frankfurt Auto Show.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/09/09/honda-motorcycles-motogp-powered-concept-car-project-2-4/
Imagine a super lightweight open-cockpit car powered by a screaming 999cc MotoGP engine. Well, that’s exactly what the new Honda Project 2&4 is, and today we learned a few details about this this 893-lb. machine, which will make its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show on September 15. Styled to look like Honda’s classic RA272 Formula 1 car (which won the 1965 Mexican Grand Prix, driven by American Richie Ginther), Project 2&4 was conceived by Honda’s motorcycle design studio in Asaka and designed in collaboration with the automobile design studio in Wako. The goal was simple: “to
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Royal Enfield Himalayan Spotted on Production Linehttp://www.therideadvice.com/royal-enfield-himalayan-spotted-on-production-line/
We’ve seen various images of Royal Enfield’s upcoming adventure bike being tested on the road, but this is the first shot we see of the bike in near final trim and coming off the production line no less. While there will likely be some minor cosmetic changes to the bike to pretty it up before final release it can clearly be seen that it’s virtually ready to hit the market. Up front is a larger whe
2 TheRideAdvice.com / by EBF /


We Sit Down with President and Co-Founder Motus Motorcycles, Lee Connhttps://rideapart.com/articles/interview-lee-conn-president-co-founder-motus
Like many of you, we at RideApart have anxiously awaited the arrival of the stunning American V4 Sport Tourers from Motus. What's not to be excited
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Sneak Peek: 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10Rhttp://www.sportrider.com/sneak-peek-2016-kawasaki-zx-10r
Kawasaki has started promotion for its new 2016 ZX-10R superbike, with numerous upgrades based upon the factory team's World Superbike racing exploits. Kawasaki has begun to release some information on its new upcoming 2016 ZX-10R, with a teaser photo accompanied by a press release that includes quotes from the Kawasaki Heavy Industries project leader, Yoshimoto Yasuda. According to Yasuda, th
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Cruiser riders concerned about safetyhttp://motorbikewriter.com/cruiser-riders-concerned-about-safety/
The most safety conscious group of motorcyclists and the most frequent riders are cruiser riders, according to the recent global MotorbikeWriter online survey. Our survey of 739 riders found the five main groups were cruisers (151), naked (130), adventure (125), sports (119) and touring (115). We asked our readers various questions about how often they ride, why they ride, what issues affect them
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SPIED: Benelli's 500cc "GS"http://www.topix.com/motorcycles/2015/09/spied-benellis-500cc-gs
It's a long way from being the sort of beauty that you might expect from Benelli , but these leaked pictures reveal the designs for a new 500cc parallel-twin adventure bike that's under development at the firm's Chinese parent company. The Benelli-branded brake calipers and the fact that the engine is visually identical to the recently launched 300cc Benelli BN302 show that while this bike has bee
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GEAR

S100 Motorcycle Cleaning and Detailing Products Cleaning kit.http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/09/08/s100-motorcycle-cleaning-and-detailing-products/
Don’t use dish soap to detail your bike; instead use a full line of motorcycle-specific cleaning and detailing products from S100. Pictured are the spray-on, rinse-off Total Cycle Cleaner ($14.95); Detail + Wax ($9.49); Paste Wax ($16.95); Special Surfaces Cleaner ($10.49); Corrosion Protectant ($10.49); and Engine Brightener ($8.95). S100 Cycle Care Products (203) 488-6569 www.s100.com
3 Cycle World / by Blake Conner /


Throttle Brakes, the Next Best Thing to Cruise Controlhttp://www.ridermagazine.com/motorc...es-the-next-best-thing-to-cruise-control.htm/
Unless you ride a bike with standard-equipment cruise control, you’ve probably gotten an urgent message from your right wrist at some point during a long trip telling you it’s time to stop and take a break. Throttle brakes are a cheap and easy way to give those aching muscles some relief without stopping. Bear in mind that throttle brakes are not true cruise controls. They hold the throttle open a
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Helmet review: Nexx SWITX SX 10 Helmet—And Now For Something Totally Differenthttps://rideapart.com/articles/nexx-switx-sx-10-helmet-review
If you're accustomed to wearing a full-face helmet, the transition to a ¾ coverage or half helmet can feel very different—and that’s with a run-of-the-mill half helmet. The new Nexx SWITX SX 10 helmet takes that transition to a new level because it's
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Motorex Cleaning Productshttp://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/motorex-cleaning-products
Motorex.com Motorex is a Swiss brand with an incredibly wide variety of oil products, ranging from fork oil, two-stoke oil, to hydraulic fluids, air filters and cleaners. Today we focus on their awesome line of motorcycle products that will both clean and protect your beloved bike. MotoClean MotoClean is Motorex’s motorcycle cleaner with power. It’s been formulated with reduced pH-value and of
35 Motorcycle Cruiser / by staff /


BMW RIDE Sneakers Review | Protective Comforthttps://ultimatemotorcycling.com/20...eview-motorcycle-footwear-protective-comfort/
BMW RIDE Sneakers Test BMW RIDE Sneakers BMW’s new RIDE sneakers answer the need for a safe riding boot that looks good and is comfortable while also offering protection and ventilation. The BMW RIDE Sneakers are the successor to the X and X² sneakers, and are substantially better in many ways. The BMW RIDE motorcycle sneakers are cut to mid-ankle, and the sole – which looks like an ordinary sneak
3 Ultimate MotorCycling Magazine / by Jonathan Handler /


Hearing protection for motorcyclists in the product testhttp://www.motorradonline.de/naviga...m-produkttest/671378?mrdkampagne=rss_homepage
Earplugs in comparison you're just getting close? You should rather be so pure belonging technically. Anyone traveling intensively without ear protection Motorcycle, risked reception problems. Twelve head gaskets compared. ...> More
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How to Change Your Fork Oil
Your front forks play a huge roll in the handling of your bike and like your engine, their performance is heavily dictated by the quality of the oil inside. But forks are more exposed to the elements than the engine, with dust finding its way inside over many thousands of miles ridden. This means you should change your fork oil at least as regularly as you do so for your engine. This guide will t
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BMW Group sales growth continues for best ever Augusthttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/port...lId=34&id=T0233667PT&left_menu_item=node__804
Deliveries in August up 7.2% to total 156,437 +++ BMW brand grows 7.6% in August with 135,735 vehicles delivered +++ Group year-to-date sales total 1,429,390, up 7.4% +++ Strong momentum in Europe: +10.5% in first eight months +++ MINI sales up 20.6% in year-to-date: deliveries total 211,826 +++
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Rolls-Royce Dawn – Uncompromised Drophead Luxuryhttps://www.press.rolls-roycemotorc...lId=4&id=T0233267EN&left_menu_item=node__5183
“Our new Rolls-Royce Dawn promises a striking, seductive encounter like no other Rolls-Royce to date, and begins a new age of open-top, super-luxury motoring. Dawn is a beautiful new motor car that offers the most uncompromised open-top motoring experience in the world. It will be the most social of super-luxury drophead motor cars for those who wish to bathe in the sunlight of the world’s most ex
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BMW Group produces 10 million BMW 3 Series Sedanshttps://www.press.bmwgroup.com/cana...Id=21&id=T0233562EN&left_menu_item=node__5247
The ten millionth BMW 3 Series Sedan has rolled off the production lines at BMW Group Plant Munich. The landmark vehicle is the latest milestone in the 40-year suc-cess story of the BMW 3 Series. So far the BMW Group has produced more than 14 million cars of this model series, more than half of them BMW 3 Series Sedans.
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Dare to go bearhttp://www.bmw-motorrad.com/com/en/.../com/en/individual/news/2011/news.jsp&id=4756
BMW Motorrad Days 2015 was another memorable occasion for Motorrad fans, but especially so for the ‘first-timers’ to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. One such person was Chris Morgan, a man promoting wildlife conservation. His lectures at the event on bear conservation coupled with motorcycle riding were highly praised. BMW Motorrad Days was also the start of a ‘local’ scouting mission for Chris on a GS ..
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Two BMW riders in the BSB “Title Showdown” – One-two for the BMW S 1000 RR in the CEV – Podiums in France.https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/ital...Id=10&id=T0233462IT&left_menu_item=node__4500
Tyco BMW riders Tommy Bridewell and Michael Laverty qualified for the “Title Showdown” in the British Superbike Championship – Iván Silva and Adrián Bonastre claim a win and three more podium finishes for the RR in the CEV – Benjamin Colliaux and Florian Brunet-Lugardon share four podiums between them in the FR EU.
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FORMULA 1

Gaming helping overtaking - Verstappenhttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120719
Toro Rosso Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen says practising overtaking moves on a computer game is helping his attack on track
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Red Bull engine options narrowedhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/34188521
Constructor Red Bull admit defeat in their attempts to secure a Mercedes engine supply and could now turn to Ferrari.
500+ BBC Sport - Formula 1 /


Lewis Hamilton sets his sights on beating Ayrton Senna’s Formula 1 recordhttp://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...ts-on-beating-ayrton-sennas-formula-1-record/
Lewis Hamilton says it would be an “honour” to match the victory tally of his Formula 1 idol Ayrton Senna, but admits he wants to better the legendary Brazilian’s record. Hamilton will equal Senna’s record of 41 wins in 161 GP starts if he wins in Singapore next week. The 30 year old idolised Senna […]
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F1: Ferrari reserve driver for one Haas seathttp://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/120728
Gene Haas says a Ferrari reserve driver will pilot of his cars when the Formula 1 newcomer makes its debut next season
300+ MOTORSPORTS news - AUTOSPORT.com /


Ricciardo joins Button in calling for closed cockpits | F1 Fanatic Round-uphttp://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2015/09/10/f1-fanatic-round-up-1009-3/
In the round-up: Ricciardo calls for closed cockpits • Haas sees no viable US F1 talent • McLaren concerned over income
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“It’s not the 1970s”: Is it time for Formula 1 to introduce closed cockpit canopies?http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...rmula-1-to-introduce-closed-cockpit-canopies/
Leading F1 drivers have come out strongly in favour of introducing cockpit canopies, while one former legend says it is the wrong way to go. The debate is alive on one of the most sensitive issues around safety in F1 at the moment. The tragic death of former Formula 1 driver Justin Wilson in an […]
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WEC

Race Preview: Lone Star Le Manshttp://www.imsa.com/imsa-tv/episode/race-preview-lone-star-le-mans
Show: TUDOR United SportsCar Championship Race Archives Air Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Episode Image:
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ON THE STREET

Wonderful 1958 Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta Competizione ‘Tour de France’ Tops RM Sotheby’s £16.6 Million London Salehttps://motorsportsnewswire.wordpre...rm-sothebys-18-6-million-london-sale-0908159/
LONDON, ENGLAND September 8, 2015 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – In a packed auction room in London’s Battersea Park last night, RM Sotheby’s achieved a fantastic £16,658,410* ($25,404,075 USD) in auction and post-auction private sales. Well-established on the global collector car calendar, the central London auction saw Ferraris continue to prove their blue-chip credentials in the market, claiming
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Volkswagen Microbus camper's return to be officially confirmedhttp://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/m...crobus-campers-return-be-officially-confirmed
The Bulli concept is said to provide clues as to the look of the new Camper Volkswagen officials set to confirm classic Camper van will return, with an all-electric derivative Volkswagen is planning to reveal an updated version of its Microbus camper van concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next January prior to an official announcement by its chairman, Martin Winterkorn, confirm
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Six Nights: Urban Motor’s BMW R 100 GS
With the custom scene—and our team—spread across the globe, seeing the bikes we feature here in the flesh is a rare treat. Riding them, even rarer. But walking around the ‘custom corner’ at BMW Motorrad Days in Bavaria earlier this year, there was one bike in particular that caught our eye. It was this striking red BMW R 100 GS, called ‘Six Nights,’ parked in Urban Motor’s tent. The R 100 GS isn
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BMW R nineT by JANE Motorcycleshttp://silodrome.com/bmw-r-ninet-motorbike/
BMW R nineT by JANE MotorcyclesJANE Motorcycles is the brainchild of Adam Kallen and Alex DiMattio, the men have been friends for years and they share a passion for motorcycles, coffee and good menswear. They started the cafe/store/garage in 2013 and it’s quickly become one of Brooklyn’s most popular stores, they count Bill Murray and David Beckham amongst their clientele, as well as every other f
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Flash | Honda Gromhttp://www.superstreetbike.com/flash-honda-grom
Bike: “Flash” Frontend: 2” Lowering Front Forks Rearend: C and S Custom 200 Wide Tire Kit ( 7” wide rear wheel), C and S Custom One Off Wheels, Lowered 3” Motor: 183cc Piston Kit, Port and Polished by TUFF Performance, Custom Cam , Brocks Exhaust, Cold Air Intake, Power Commander, Nitrous Kit with 1lb Bottle Paint: Garwood Custom Cycles/ Team Neyon Bodywork: Bright White with Neon Orange and Blac
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