New MCN January 7: MotoGP in crisis!

In the first edition of MCN in 2009 we have a world exclusive on MotoGP series owners holding emergency crisis talks.

Over the Christmas period Kawasaki quit MotoGP due to the credit crunch, leaving riders John Hopkins and latest recruit Marco Melandri uncertain as to whether they will have a ride in 2009.

Ducati has also been forced to rethink its 2009 line-up, due to rumours that main-sponsor Alice has withdrawn.

Also this week London finally opened its bus lanes to motorcyclists after almost ten years of campaigning.

Also in this edition:

KTM’s two-wheel-drive hybrid system revealed

Honda’s V4 already testing on track

Ducati Monster 1100S tested on UK roads

James Toseland’s Tech 3 ride at risk?