I hope that all my readers have a very merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. Watch out for them "Double D's" if you're out on the road, won't you? … [Read more...]
No news is good news.
Honda's chief, Takeo Fakui, in his end-of-year speech, delivered some pretty bad news; confirming the F1 decision, announcing the delay or cancellation of several projected models, factory closures … [Read more...]
BOMBSHELL: Honda to withdraw from MotoGp??
This just in from motogpmatters.. "Honda's future in MotoGP has been an almost constant subject of debate since the announcement that the Japanese motoring giant was withdrawing from Formula One on … [Read more...]
MotoGp and 250cc Teams confirmed.
DORNA last night released the official list of MotoGp and 250cc teams and did the same for the 125cc. 19 MotoGp bike grid with the incusion of Gibernau. 6 Hondas, 5 Ducatis and 4 Yamahas. 3 Dani … [Read more...]
WSBK Testing times (Thursday)
1. Michel Fabrizio Ducati Xerox 1min 40.256secs 44 laps 2. Max Neukirchner Alstare Suzuki 1min 40.688secs 50 laps 3. Noriyuki Haga Ducati Xerox1min 40.709secs 53 laps 4. Jonathan Rea Ten Kate Honda … [Read more...]
Dumbing it down – the new 600cc Grand Prix class.
Most would know that, in the name of "cost cutting", (which, in this case, is a smokescreen for manufacturer pressure), the 250cc Grand Prix class is being dropped in favour of a 600cc 4-stroke … [Read more...]
WSBK Testing at Kyalami.
Here's some great pics from the Wednesday test at Kyalami in South Africa. Max Neukirchner Ben Spies had his first hit-out on the new R1 and was 2nd fastest. Shinya Nakano on the … [Read more...]
Whither Honda and a weird R1.
Following the Honda Corporation's announcement last week that it is ceasing its involvement in F1 effective immediately, questions were asked as to whether the belt-tightening would extend right … [Read more...]
Time to hit the road – again.
Before I get to the "meat" of today's post, just a note that I have published 3 new pages on my web site. They are Chapter 4 of My Motobiography.. Another episode of Pot Luck.. and a wonderful … [Read more...]
A V16 Yamaha, Sir? Of course, Sir!
Courtesy of the excellent web site the kneeslider, this offering. A V16 Yamaha. If you think the Hayabusa V8 is the epitome of motorcycle engines adapted to automotive use, think again, there’s … [Read more...]
