Archive for May, 2009
Red Bull Rookies Cup - Trying to Catch Fagerhaug
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
A sweltering day in Mugello ended with the two qualifying sessions for the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. Sturla Fagerhaug put one hand on the winner’s trophy with a superb demonstration of speed in the first session and while the others scrambled to catch up the 17 year old Norwegian concentrated in the second session on bike set-up and getting ready to race.
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Italian Grand Prix Hots Up At Mugello
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
One of the classics of the MotoGP calendar - the Italian Grand Prix - got under way today with the fast and undulating Mugello circuit hosting the first hour of free practice in welcome sunshine. Repsol Honda riders Dani Pedrosa and Andrea Dovizioso opened their accounts with the fourth and ninth fastest times as they began the meticulous bike set-up process ahead of Sunday’s 23-lap race
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BMW K 1300 S
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 05.29.2009 16:38 by Maxx Biker Filed under: BMW | sportsbikes | video | BMW K-Series Last year's Intermot show in Germany saw BMW unveiling the 2009 K 1300 S, a bike that carries on the fame of the innovative K series by retaining the Duolever front suspension and single-sided swingarm with integrated shaft. The new model makes a big impression on the industry's scene not as much due to its 228 kg and 1292cc inline-four engine that is capable of 175 hp, but more due to the optional quick shifter and the new ESA 2 (Electronic Suspension Adjustment) system. Overall, the design (…) Permalink
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Camier Fastest for Airwaves Yamaha
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
Round 4 of the British Superbike Championship began at Thruxton in Hampshire today with two 50 minute practice sessions. Current Championship leader Leon Camier produced the fastest time of the day, whilst Donington Park’s race two winner, James Ellison, finished 3rd.
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Back to the Grindstone
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
The Rob Mac Racing teams moved south to the ultra fast Thruxton circuit in Hampshire. With an average speed in excess of 110mph Thruxton is the fastest circuit on the British Championship tour.
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The amphibious motorcycle
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 05.29.2009 17:34 by Maxx Biker Filed under: | innovation | funny Those of you who have long been thinking at a new and interesting way to spend the summer might just be inspired by this picture. This guy removed his motorcycle's engine and transmission so that it would lose most of the weight and added a pair of swimmers along with the massive tires just so that he would be able to spend the summer riding those waves.
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Video: “Motorcycle Gang” trailer
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
Posted on 05.29.2009 18:00 by Maxx Biker Filed under: | roadster | video This is a trailer to a post war B-movie called “Motorcycle Gang”. It features the bikes of the time, outlaws and a fair share of romance that is characteristic to the period
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Ducati Roadshow Rolls On
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
The Ducati Roadshow will be rolling into a town near you this summer as the Italian manufacturer brings its event truck and demonstration fleet to a host of events and bike meetings.
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Cargol Turn & Go Puncture Repair Kit
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
The simplest and quickest way to repair a puncture. The Cargol kits include all you need to repair a puncture at the side of the road
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DeGraaf GP Starts With Provisional Fourth Row At Mugello
Posted on 29. May, 2009 by admin.
The fifth Grand Prix of the season started today under sunny and warm circumstances.