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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/11/hall-of-fame-photos.html
Eskil Suter Esteve Rabat Eugenio Lazzarini Ezio Gianola Fabrizio Lai
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Stewart boosts NASCAR title bid
Stewart boosts NASCAR title bid
For NASCAR fans, it?s time to pay attention to this year?s chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Three races remain ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/us-scene/nascar/stewart-boosts-nascar-title-bid/
Bruce Beale Bruno Casanova Bruno Kneubuhler Bruno Ruffo Bruno Spaggiari
Valentino Rossi: "I wouldn't have problems riding a CRT"
The Monza Rally Show was an occasion for Valentino Rossi to have a little fun after an extremely disappointing 2011 season. The Italian MotoGP rider has always passionate about four wheels and despite[...]
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Dirk Raudies Discussion Domenico Brigaglia Dominique Aegerter Dominique Sarron
World Superbike official testing days announced
Infront Motor Sports promoter for the World Superbike championship has announced five days of official tests for the upcoming 2012 season. As usual the first official test will be at Phillip Island on[...]
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Source: http://feeds.blogo.it/~r/twowheelsblog/com/~3/PC6nmfyfmc4/story01.htm
Cromie McCandless Current events Daijiro Kato Dan Shorey Dani Pedrosa
Audi readers? evening podcast
On Saturday October 8, Motor Sport hosted a readers? evening in association with Audi UK at the Audi quattro rooms ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/sports-cars/audi-readers-evening-podcast/
Gary Hocking Geoff Duke Georg Braun Gert Bender Giacomo Agostini
2011 Essen Motor Show: BMW 6 Series Coupe by AC Schnitzer
Earlier this week, Aachen-based tuner AC Schnitzer announced their own program for the new BMW 6 Series Coupe. ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/11/26/2011-essen-motor-show-bmw-6-series-coupe-by-ac-schnitzer/
August Auinger August Hobl Axel Pons Barry Ditchburn Barry Smith
Massa most disappointing driver of 2011 ? Coulthard
David Coulthard has singled out Felipe Massa as the most “disappointing driver” of the 2011 season. Brazilian Massa remains under contract to Ferrari for one more season but the Italian team has warned him that, next year, he will be racing to rescue his 2013 seat. “I don’t want to say (Massa was the) ‘worst’ [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=66802
Alberto Gandossi Alberto Moncayo Alberto Pagani Alberto Puig Aldo Nannini
Video: New BMW M5 reaching 314 km/h
Sport Auto magazines takes the 2012 BMW M5 to the race track and records on camera a mind ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/11/29/video-new-bmw-m5-reaching-314-kmh/
Ben Drinkwater Ben Spies Benedicto Caldarella Benjamin Grau Benoit Musy
Top 14: Eduard Coetzee was a rare breed
When you snuggle down to watch tonight?s rearranged 100th Basque derby spare a thought for Eduard CoetzeeSource: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/11/29/top-14-eduard-coetzee-was-a-rare-breed/
Gianluigi Scalvini Gianni Leoni Gilberto Milani Gilberto Parlotti Ginger Molloy
Mentally-ill reoffenders: As common as we think?
Psychiatric nurse Ruth White talks about keeping mentally-ill patients on the straight and narrow and the importance of understanding that reality is whatever you choose it to be.Source: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/11/30/mentally-ill-reoffenders-as-common-as-we-think/
Derek Chatterton Derek Minter Derek Woodman Dickie Dale Didier de Radigues
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
2011 Essen Motor Show: BMW 6 Series Coupe by AC Schnitzer
Earlier this week, Aachen-based tuner AC Schnitzer announced their own program for the new BMW 6 Series Coupe. ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/11/26/2011-essen-motor-show-bmw-6-series-coupe-by-ac-schnitzer/
Bruce Beale Bruno Casanova Bruno Kneubuhler Bruno Ruffo Bruno Spaggiari
Press mocks Vettel?s ?phantom? gearbox problem
The international press suspects Red Bull imposed team orders during the season ending Brazilian grand prix. The team has already strongly denied the claims, but publications like Spain’s Marca suspect Sebastian Vettel pulled over for Mark Webber because of a “phantom problem” with his gearbox. “Webber gets the loyalty prize,” said Italy’s La Gazzetta dello [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=66815
Dirk Heidolf Dirk Raudies Discussion Domenico Brigaglia Dominique Aegerter
At Home at Sea
The strange thing about us Homo sapiens is that we are extraordinarily underspecialised. We don’t have big teeth or claws, we’re not strong, our bodies are vulnerable to heat, cold, thirst, starvation. �What has made us the most successful species on the planet is our ability to adapt. We don’t just survive [...]Source: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/11/29/at-home-at-sea/
Alessandro Gramigni Alex Baldolini Alex Barros Alex Criville Alex de Angelis
First Spy Video: F33 BMW 4 Series Convertible
Our sister-magazine BimmerToday brings us the first spy video of the all-new BMW 4 Series Convertible. Internally built ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/11/25/first-spy-video-f33-bmw-4-series-convertible/
Alex Barros Alex Criville Alex de Angelis Alex Debon Alex George
BMW Superbike team concludes positive three day test at Jerez
BMW’s Superbike team just finished up a positive three day development test at Jerez on the 2012 version of the BMW S 1000 RR. Even if lap times weren’t released by team, the usual[...]
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Gustav Havel Guy Bertin Gunter Bartusch Gyula Marsovszky Hans Baltisberger
Ryder on Rossi Mis-information
Ryder spots Rossi trying to sell a dummy to the paddock: Rossi’s Friday comment about raising the handlebars being responsible for the improvement is clearly disingenuous. When you drop the forks as far as they’ll go through the yokes, then add extensions so you can drop them some more there is a fighting chance you’ll [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/LVtEXfBtwcE/1284
Category Cecil Sandford Cees van Dongen Charlie Williams Chas Mortimer
Lewis and Jenson on on the Brazilian Grand Prix
Lewis and Jenson on on the Brazilian Grand Prix
Step Inside the Circuit has uploaded a new video on Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. The McLaren drivers are speaking ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/lewis-and-jenson-on-on-the-brazilian-gp/
Hugh Anderson Isamu Kasuya Isao Morishita Ivan Carlsson Ivan Goi
WSBK and Superstock Ducati team Roma tests at Vallelunga
“ Ducati Team Roma was at the Italian circuit of Vallelunga last Saturday for another private test after their previous one at Misano to prepare for their 2012 debut season in World Superbikes.[...]
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Angel Nieto Angel Rodriguez Angelo Bergamonti Angelo Copeta Anthony West
Volkswagen Jetta commercial pokes fun at motorcyclists
The video starts like a low budget wannabe remake of the movie Wild Hogs, instead it’s a car commercial for Volkswagen’s Jetta and naturally the German manufacturer has to poke fun[...]
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Barry Smith Ben Drinkwater Ben Spies Benedicto Caldarella Benjamin Grau
The Spun Bearing: Securing the High Ground, Hub Motors, and Smartphones vs Cars
Securing the High Ground I’m in the midst of going over material from the Frankfurt Auto Show and ...
Derek Woodman Dickie Dale Didier de Radigues Dieter Braun Dirk Heidolf
BCCOM proposes lane filtering in B.C.
The British Columbia Coalition of Motorcyclists (BCCOM) has written a proposal letter for the legalization of lane filtering in the province. The letter is to be discussed with B.C. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Shirley Bond in the next two weeks, with the results of the discussion to be announced at a BCCOM meeting on November 17. The organization also mentioned that the letter would be sent to the Ministry of Transportation.
Below are some of the safety measures that BCCOM has proposed to allow lane filtering:
- The operator must operate the motorcycle no more than 10 km/h faster than the rest of traffic
- Traffic can?t be going over 30 km/h
- Lane splitting can?t be done in a school crossing zone, park area, area with a high volume of crossing pedestrians, or somewhere where the speed limit is less than 30 km/h
- Motorcyclists must never ride in between vehicles equipped with mirrors that won?t be able to see them (semi-trucks, large RV?s)
Whether the Ministries of Safety and Transportation see this proposal as a way to improve congestion and safety remains to be seen. In the U.S., similar proposals have seen resistance, with some transportation officials arguing that such legislation has no effect traffic congestion, given the fact that motorcycles make up such a small percentage of vehicles on the road in North America.
Below are some of the safety measures that BCCOM has proposed to allow lane filtering:
- The operator must operate the motorcycle no more than 10 km/h faster than the rest of traffic
- Traffic can?t be going over 30 km/h
- Lane splitting can?t be done in a school crossing zone, park area, area with a high volume of crossing pedestrians, or somewhere where the speed limit is less than 30 km/h
- Motorcyclists must never ride in between vehicles equipped with mirrors that won?t be able to see them (semi-trucks, large RV?s)
Whether the Ministries of Safety and Transportation see this proposal as a way to improve congestion and safety remains to be seen. In the U.S., similar proposals have seen resistance, with some transportation officials arguing that such legislation has no effect traffic congestion, given the fact that motorcycles make up such a small percentage of vehicles on the road in North America.
Inside Motorcycles // www.insidemotorcycles.com
Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/11/bccom-proposes-lane-filtering-in-bc.html
Huang Shizhao Hubert Abold Hugh Anderson Isamu Kasuya Isao Morishita
Ouellette is now a two-time Rotax World Champion
Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals report PSL Karting can now boast its third Rotax Max Challenge World Champion as Pier-Luc Ouellette captured the DD2 crown Saturday at Al Ain Raceway, United Arab Emirates. It?s the same spot he earned a DD2 Grand Final win in 2007, one that came a year after Luc Sauriol won [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=66769
Dan Shorey Dani Pedrosa Dario Ambrosini Daryl Beattie Dave Chadwick
Monday, November 28, 2011
BMW 640d
Sadly it?s been a while since I last drove a really amazing BMW. Some have been better than others ? ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/road-cars/road-tests/bmw-640d/
Angelo Copeta Anthony West Anton Mang Arnaud Vincent Arthur Wheeler
WRC on the BBC, and prospects for 2012
It was a treat to come back from a week away and catch up with Wales Rally GB on the BBC iPlayer. If you’ve not watched it, be quick – today is the last day it’s available, unfortunately. WRC on the BBC The BBC has covered the British round of the WRC since at least [...]
Source: http://2or4.co.uk/2011/11/21/wrc-on-the-bbc-and-prospects-for-2012/
Frantisek Bartos Fred Stevens Freddie Frith Freddie Spencer Frederic Petit
Fernandes smiles after $28m payday for Caterham team
His cars were lapped twice at Interlagos on Sunday, but Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes could not hide his smile. Despite scoring no points all season, the fact Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli finished the race ahead of their Virgin and HRT rivals yet again finally cemented the team’s tenth-place finish in the 2011 constructors’ [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=66751
Claudio Lusuardi Colin Edwards Cristiano Migliorati Cromie McCandless Current events
MotoGP Tribute to Marco Simoncelli
The MotoGP community paid tribute to Marco Simoncelli in Valencia today, in a special lap of the Ricardo Tormo circuit in honour of the fallen rider. At 10:10am local time, riders from all three classes lined up for a procession which was led by Simoncelli's Honda Gresini RC212V bike, ridden by 1993 World Champion Kevin Schwantz.In the spirit of Simoncelli's spirited character, a two-minute fire cracker display and moment of "noise" took place to celebrate the Italian rider. Members from Marco's family, friends, Dorna, IRTA and FIM governing bodies, racers and fans from the paddock were all invited to participate in the emotional ceremony which took place on an overcast day in Valencia prior to the start of the afternoon's race finals.
Inside Motorcycles // www.insidemotorcycles.com
Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/11/motogp-tribute-to-marco-simoncelli.html
Chaz Davies Chow Ho-Wan Chris Conn Chris Vermeulen Chris Walker
Testing continues on new Indycar
Testing continues on new Indycar
You have to tip your hat to Dario Franchitti and Ryan Hunter-Reay. After acting as pallbearers at Dan Wheldon?s funeral ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/us-scene/indycar/testing-continues-on-new-indycar/
Daryl Beattie Dave Chadwick Dave Simmonds David Checa Davide Tardozzi
Fernandes smiles after $28m payday for Caterham team
His cars were lapped twice at Interlagos on Sunday, but Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes could not hide his smile. Despite scoring no points all season, the fact Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli finished the race ahead of their Virgin and HRT rivals yet again finally cemented the team’s tenth-place finish in the 2011 constructors’ [...]
Life?s a scream with Herbert
If anyone walks in now, how ever am I going to explain this? That was the question that crept into ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/sports-cars/lifes-a-scream-with-herbert/
Alex George Alex Hofmann Alexis Masbou Alfredo Milani Alistair King
The top 5 development in the championships
Top 5 championship development points updated Following the week-end’s race, here are the latest championship leaders progression. . . .� Formula 1 (Drivers) – Top 5 championship development 2010-2011 Formula�1 (Constructors) – Top 5 championship development 2010-2011 Formula 1 (Drivers) – Top 5 championship development 2000-2009 Formula�1 (Constructors) – Top 5 championship development 2000-2009 [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=4002
Derek Chatterton Derek Minter Derek Woodman Dickie Dale Didier de Radigues
Honda?s electric game-changer?
Honda?s electric game-changer?
Electric power has had a faltering start in bike racing, as though there?s a dodgy connection somewhere in the wiring. ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Gino Borsoi Giuseppe Colnago Giuseppe Visenzi Godfrey Nash Graziano Rossi
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Rumor: BMW M135i with 320 hp
Along with the BMW M550d, BMW plans to introduce next year a new M-tuned vehicle: BMW M135i. The ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/11/22/rumor-bmw-m135i-with-320-hp/
Dani Pedrosa Dario Ambrosini Daryl Beattie Dave Chadwick Dave Simmonds
Audi readers? evening podcast
On Saturday October 8, Motor Sport hosted a readers? evening in association with Audi UK at the Audi quattro rooms ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/sports-cars/audi-readers-evening-podcast/
Derek Woodman Dickie Dale Didier de Radigues Dieter Braun Dirk Heidolf
Spring bike show moves to March
From SUPERSHOW Events
TORONTO, ON -- The 2012 SPRINGSHOW at Toronto's International Centre will expand into Halls 1, 2, 3 and 3A, on new dates of March 17-18, while also holding Halls 4 and 4A for future growth.
“For a number of years the Motorcycle SPRINGSHOW’s major new motorcycle exhibitors have requested earlier dates to better accommodate their Spring sales timing," said show manager Peter Derry. "We are happy to report that the International Centre, recognizing the growth needs of the SPRINGSHOW, has now been able to reorganize available dates to accomplish a realignment of available halls.”
The Motorcycle SPRINGSHOW will now exhibit on over 200,000 square feet at the International Centre, the established venue of choice for thriving powersports consumer shows, providing an excellent opportunity for exhibitors to expand with the Show and allowing attendees to enjoy a greater shopping experience with larger displays and feature areas.
The SPRINGSHOW, now in its 22nd year, has established itself as the leader in Spring retail motorcycle shows and attracts record numbers of motorcyclists to the International Centre to shop for all that’s new in motorcycling and plan for a new year of great riding. SPRINGSHOW details are available at www.supershowevents.com.
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/11/spring-bike-show-moves-to-march.html
Bob Anderson Bob Brown Bob Foster Bob McIntyre Boet van Dulmen
Top of the posts
Links to the best of the webSource: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/11/25/top-of-the-posts-44/
Alberto Pagani Alberto Puig Aldo Nannini Alessandro Gramigni Alex Baldolini
Subaru S206 Announced
Japanese car giant, Subaru, announced a harder, faster, superior upgrade to their Impreza WRX STI range; the S206. However, unfortunately, it will not be available here in the UK. Your only way of getting your hands on this particular Scooby is to have it imported.
This hardcore version of the Impreza will receive a power boost [...]
This hardcore version of the Impreza will receive a power boost [...]
Source: http://www.longlife.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/11/subaru-s206-announced/
Chris Walker Christian Estrosi Christian Sarron Claudio Lusuardi Colin Edwards
Randy de Puniet to MotoGP Aspar Team in 2012
The Aspar Team is expanding their MotoGP effort next season to two bikes Randy de Puniet and Aleix Espargar� piloting the Aprilia powered CRT machines.The Aspar Team has joined the list of teams to compete the 2012 season with CRT (Claiming Rules Team) bikes. In addition, the team will have two riders, Randy de Puniet [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=66656
Daijiro Kato Dan Shorey Dani Pedrosa Dario Ambrosini Daryl Beattie
First Look: 2012 BMW S1000RR Superbike
When BMW first introduced the S1000RR superbike in 2009, it quickly became one of the best selling superbikes on the market; and it was no slouch on the racetrack either, proving itself right out of the box in the Canadian Superbike championship, and taking the 2011 Championship title.So how does a company take a top selling, near perfect sportbike and make it even better? We caught up with Markus Poshner, Head of Model Lines 2, BMW Motorrad at the EICMA trade show in Milan. Poshner oversees the development of all of the "S" and "K" series BMW motorcycles, and admits that the S1000RR is "his baby".
For 2012, BMW brought about some refinements to the S1000RR; small changes that would bring about a significantly improved and easier to handle ride. For starters, BMW addressed some concerns about a hyper-sensitive throttle in "race" and "slick" power modes. New maps were introduced for the different power modes, and a new throttle tube was installed with a shorter pull for better handling. The throttle also gets heated grips, the first superbike ever to do so, and something Canadian consumers may well appreciate!
A new exhaust pipe was also installed, giving the S1000RR more mid-range power and a more linear power curve, ultimately making the BMW's powerful superbike easier to handle.
The chassis was also modified with changes to the swingarm and pivot point, as well as the geometry of the front forks. The front end of the motorcycle was raised 5mm, while the shock length was decreased by 4mm. The engine and mainframe are turned slightly backwards and the wheelbase was shortened by 9mm as the rear sprocket was replaced with one-tooth smaller sprocket. The 2012 model also gets a 10-way adjustable steering damper for better control and smoother operation.
According to Poshner, the electronics package on the S1000RR has totally changed. The Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) system was updated significantly and the traction control is now much smoother than the first generation S1000RR. The instrumentation panel is much easier to read and more features are available. One new feature in particular is the "Best Lap in Progress" option that records a rider's best lap on given markers on the racetrack. A green light is displayed if you went faster than your previous lap. The brightness of the display is also adjustable in five settings.
Aesthetically, the BMW S1000RR got some re-shaped side panels and a smaller, more streamlined tail section to help with aerodynamics. The 2012 model is also available in 4 sharp colour options- Racing Red with Alpine White, Bluefire, Sapphire Black Metallic and BMW's traditional BMW Motorrad Motorport colours.
The overall refinements should lead to a much smoother, easier handling ride and will make the BMW S1000RR superbike more comfortable to handle for riders of all levels. Judging from the line-ups at EICMA to see the new S1000RR, we're certain that BMW is going to continue to top the charts with this best-selling superbike.
Inside Motorcycles // www.insidemotorcycles.com
Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-look-2012-bmw-s1000rr-superbike.html
Boet van Dulmen Bohumil Stasa Borje Jansson Brian Steenson Bruce Beale
Tracy voices IndyCar concerns
Paul Tracy found himself in the middle of the 15-car wreck in which Dan Wheldon perished at the Las Vegas ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/us-scene/indycar/tracy-voices-indycar-concerns/
Daijiro Kato Dan Shorey Dani Pedrosa Dario Ambrosini Daryl Beattie
Online House Hunter: Getting away from it all
Dreaming about a home in a remote part of Britain? Online House Hunter Alan Cleaver points you in the right direction...Source: http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2011/11/25/online-house-hunter-getting-away-from-it-all/
Fred Stevens Freddie Frith Freddie Spencer Frederic Petit Frederic Protat
Canadian legends honoured
Eleven of Canada's most influential motorcycle competitors, builders and enthusiasts were honoured this past Sunday at the Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
Inside Motorcycles was on hand for this prestigious event held at the Delta Meadowvale Hotel & Resort in Mississauga, ON. It was a memorable night with some of Canada's biggest two-wheel legends reminiscing on stage about their storied careers.
The display and showcase featured an array of bikes including Reuben McMurter's 1984 Honda VF 750 R that he raced to sixth at Daytona and 3rd overall in AMA Superbike that same year. Other bikes on display included a pair of Allan Johnson's rare Brough Superiors, one of the late Moe Fraser's flat track bikes and Len Dillon's speedway bike. Toni Sharpless and Kathleen Coburn had a wonderful display of memorabilia from their racing heritage.
Inside Motorcycles would like to congratulate all of the inductees and thank the MCC for an unforgettable ceremony. Watch for more in-depth coverage to appear in an upcoming issue of IM!
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/11/canadian-legends-honoured.html
Angel Rodriguez Angelo Bergamonti Angelo Copeta Anthony West Anton Mang
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Readers of Auto Zeitung: BMW 1 Series and 5 Series winners in their class
“Auto Trophy 2011″: triple success for BMW. Readers of “Auto Zeitung” vote for the new BMW 1 Series ...
Jack Brett Adrien Morillas Akira Yanagawa Akiyasu Motohashi Alan Barnett
Button and Hamilton on the Indian Grand Prix
Button and Hamilton on the Indian Grand Prix
Ahead of this weekend’s Indian Grand Prix Vodafone sat Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button down to talk about the race. ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/button-and-hamilton-on-the-indian-grand-prix/
Bruno Casanova Bruno Kneubuhler Bruno Ruffo Bruno Spaggiari Bubba Shobert
Leon Camier to test Crescent Suzuki at Portimao
Crescent Suzuki with newly signed Leon Camier will be testing for three days at Portimao starting next Monday. This will be Camier’s first test on the GSX-R1000 in preparation for the[...]
Herri Torrontegui Hideo Kanaya Hiroshi Aoyama Hiroshi Hasegawa Horst Fugner
Toby Moody?s Flawed Defence Of Indy
In his Autosport piece on Why Indy must stay on the MotoGP calendar, Toby Moody tries to mount an emotional defence of Indy, but fails to identify why it should stay and ends up nailing why the circuit is the weakest on the calendar. [Stoner] said it was not the most enjoyable of circuits to [...]
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Gregg Hansford Gregorio Lavilla Guido Leoni Gustav Havel Guy Bertin
Twists in an American F1 tale
Austin, Texas, my American friends tell me, is a pleasing town very different in character from such as Dallas or ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/f1/history/twists-in-an-american-f1-tale/
Ivan Silva Jack Ahearn Jack Brett Adrien Morillas Akira Yanagawa
New Citro�n C3 to be Released
Citro�n?s brand new C3 is about to go on sale this month. It is reported to be their cleanest ever diesel, offering a fuel economy of 83.1mpg with emissions of 87g/km. These are extremely impressive figures, and if true, the C3 most certainly will be the cleanest diesel ever launched by the French manufacturer.
It starts [...]
It starts [...]
Source: http://www.longlife.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/11/new-citroen-c3-to-be-released/
Alberto Gandossi Alberto Moncayo Alberto Pagani Alberto Puig Aldo Nannini
Lexus to launch GS-F model as rival for BMW M5
Japanese luxury automaker Lexus is planning to launch a competitor for the BMW M5. Built under the GS-F ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/11/23/lexus-to-launch-gs-f-model-as-rival-for-bmw-m5/
Derek Woodman Dickie Dale Didier de Radigues Dieter Braun Dirk Heidolf
Caterham Supersport
When I was a kid my favourite sports car wasn?t a Ferrari, a Lamborghini or a Porsche. It was a ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/road-cars/road-tests/caterham-supersport/
Franco Bonera Franco Uncini Frank Perris Frantisek Bartos Fred Stevens
Race return or F1 exit, Hulkenberg warns
Nico Hulkenberg on Friday hinted he would rather quit formula one than spend another season on the bench. After a promising debut with Williams last year, the German had to accept a Friday and reserve role at Force India in 2011, but he is hotly tipped to move into the race seat for next season. [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=66550
Emilio Mendogni Enrico Lorenzetti Eric Saul Ernesto Brambilla Ernie Lyons
Friday, November 25, 2011
It takes more than online PR campaigns to change the world
At this year?s Battle of Ideas festival, a debate entitled ?The rise of the clicktivists: will the revolution be digitized?? explored the rapid emergence and influence of online political campaigning. A central focus of the discussion was the internet-savvy Occupy movement. Just as these protests have divided public opinion, the panel were similarly split over [...]Fumio Ito GAbor TalmAcsi Gabriele Debbia Garry McCoy Gary Hocking
Rotax Grand Finals: on route for the finals!
Only the top 34 drivers in each class will joint the final round of tomorrow. Today was an important day because at the end, 128 of the 264 participants of this 2011 Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals would have to put an end to their dream to become Rotax champion. Only the top 34 drivers [...]
Source: http://www.flagworld.com/news/?p=66611
Gert Bender Giacomo Agostini Gianluigi Scalvini Gianni Leoni Gilberto Milani
MotoGP News Continues to Come
MotoGP News News from the Pedrosa camp this week is that he is considering surgery on his shoulder. The MotoGP star is contemplating whether he should have the surgery to remove a plate from his right collarbone now or wait until the end of the 2012 season. He is using the winter break to build [...]
Source: http://www.philipbroadhead.org/motogp-news-continues/
Rider Media Training Wins The Day
From the Berkeley PR Blog: an interesting PR take on the way MotoGP riders handled the Japanese GP questions at Brno. Following flat refusals to attend the GP a few weeks ago, the rider’s positions have softened as contractual realities have bitten, and the Dorna report on the radiation levels in Japan has been issued. [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/motogpblog/postfeed/~3/8M25-e5TyW8/1295
Boet van Dulmen Bohumil Stasa Borje Jansson Brian Steenson Bruce Beale
Honda?s electric game-changer?
Honda?s electric game-changer?
Electric power has had a faltering start in bike racing, as though there?s a dodgy connection somewhere in the wiring. ...
Motor Sport Magazine - The original motor racing magazine
Chas Mortimer Chaz Davies Chow Ho-Wan Chris Conn Chris Vermeulen
R.I.P. Marco Simoncelli
It is with great sadness that we learn today that Marco Simoncelli succumbed to his injuries in Sepang, Malaysia following Sunday's MotoGP race. The 24-year Italian rider was involved in an accident on lap two of the Malaysian Grand Prix. The race was red flagged and later cancelled. Despite the efforts of the medical team, Marco succumbed to his injuries at 4:56pm local time.
Marco will be remembered as a vibrant, enthusiastic rider who always brought lots of energy to the MotoGP paddock. Inside Motorcycles would like to express our sincerest condolences to Marco's friends and family.
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/10/rip-marco-simoncelli.html
Ernie Lyons Ernst Degner Eskil Suter Esteve Rabat Eugenio Lazzarini
BMW M3 460cs by a-workx
German tuner a-workx showcases their own version of the limited BMW M3 GTS model. Dubbed M3 460cs (Club ...
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/11/23/bmw-m3-460cs-by-a-workx/
Alex Barros Alex Criville Alex de Angelis Alex Debon Alex George
Petrol and Diesel Price Gap Grows
If you, like me, are a petrol head, then I doubt you will have missed the recent talks in the news regarding fuel prices and whether or not the government will decide to increase, or decrease tax on fuel. Of course, we are all hoping the latter; however it has been revealed that there has [...]
Source: http://www.longlife.co.uk/blog/index.php/2011/11/petrol-and-diesel-price-gap-grows/
Andrea Iannone Andrew Pitt Angel Nieto Angel Rodriguez Angelo Bergamonti
Testing continues on new Indycar
Testing continues on new Indycar
You have to tip your hat to Dario Franchitti and Ryan Hunter-Reay. After acting as pallbearers at Dan Wheldon?s funeral ...
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Source: http://www.motorsportmagazine.com/race/us-scene/indycar/testing-continues-on-new-indycar/
Huang Shizhao Hubert Abold Hugh Anderson Isamu Kasuya Isao Morishita
CSBK planning for a successful 2012
Canadian Superbike Championship series organizers Frontline CSBK sent out a much-anticipated press release regarding its plans moving forward without longtime title sponsor, Parts Canada.
"Central sponsors including BMW Motorrad Canada, Deeley Harley-Davidson� Canada, Honda Canada and Mopar have confirmed their intention to continue supporting the National Series," the release announced.Pirelli will also return as official tire supplier. A season schedule is currently in the works and will be announced at the Toronto Motorcycle show opening on December 9th.
One thing is for sure, and that is the return of the successful double header event at Mosport in late August. Inside Motorcycles broke the news early last month that the series was looking at running the Mont Tremblanc circuit, although nothing will be confirmed until the full schedule is released December 9th.
After a very successful first running in 2011, the H-D XR1200 class will be back and, as the press release indicates, some U.S. racers may be taking part in the Canadian series next year. CSBK also officially announced the debut of Honda's all-new youth-based CBR250R spec class on the full tour. Pro Superbike will remain the national series' flagship class, while Amateur Superbike, Pro Sport Bike and Amateur Sport bike will all remain unchanged for 2012.
(photo courtesy CSBK.ca)
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Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/11/csbk-planning-for-successful-2012.html
Hans Muller Harald Bartol Harry Hinton Haruchika Aoki Heinz Rosner
Thursday, November 24, 2011
First Look: 2012 BMW S1000RR Superbike
When BMW first introduced the S1000RR superbike in 2009, it quickly became one of the best selling superbikes on the market; and it was no slouch on the racetrack either, proving itself right out of the box in the Canadian Superbike championship, and taking the 2011 Championship title.So how does a company take a top selling, near perfect sportbike and make it even better? We caught up with Markus Poshner, Head of Model Lines 2, BMW Motorrad at the EICMA trade show in Milan. Poshner oversees the development of all of the "S" and "K" series BMW motorcycles, and admits that the S1000RR is "his baby".
For 2012, BMW brought about some refinements to the S1000RR; small changes that would bring about a significantly improved and easier to handle ride. For starters, BMW addressed some concerns about a hyper-sensitive throttle in "race" and "slick" power modes. New maps were introduced for the different power modes, and a new throttle tube was installed with a shorter pull for better handling. The throttle also gets heated grips, the first superbike ever to do so, and something Canadian consumers may well appreciate!
A new exhaust pipe was also installed, giving the S1000RR more mid-range power and a more linear power curve, ultimately making the BMW's powerful superbike easier to handle.
The chassis was also modified with changes to the swingarm and pivot point, as well as the geometry of the front forks. The front end of the motorcycle was raised 5mm, while the shock length was decreased by 4mm. The engine and mainframe are turned slightly backwards and the wheelbase was shortened by 9mm as the rear sprocket was replaced with one-tooth smaller sprocket. The 2012 model also gets a 10-way adjustable steering damper for better control and smoother operation.
According to Poshner, the electronics package on the S1000RR has totally changed. The Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) system was updated significantly and the traction control is now much smoother than the first generation S1000RR. The instrumentation panel is much easier to read and more features are available. One new feature in particular is the "Best Lap in Progress" option that records a rider's best lap on given markers on the racetrack. A green light is displayed if you went faster than your previous lap. The brightness of the display is also adjustable in five settings.
Aesthetically, the BMW S1000RR got some re-shaped side panels and a smaller, more streamlined tail section to help with aerodynamics. The 2012 model is also available in 4 sharp colour options- Racing Red with Alpine White, Bluefire, Sapphire Black Metallic and BMW's traditional BMW Motorrad Motorport colours.
The overall refinements should lead to a much smoother, easier handling ride and will make the BMW S1000RR superbike more comfortable to handle for riders of all levels. Judging from the line-ups at EICMA to see the new S1000RR, we're certain that BMW is going to continue to top the charts with this best-selling superbike.
Inside Motorcycles // www.insidemotorcycles.com
Source: http://insidemotorcycles.blogspot.com/2011/11/first-look-2012-bmw-s1000rr-superbike.html
Charlie Williams Chas Mortimer Chaz Davies Chow Ho-Wan Chris Conn
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