December

Year: 2001

Month: December

Full transcript of webchat with Suzuki GP boss

02 December 2001

Suzuki GP boss Garry Taylor took the time to join us for a live webchat on Thursday November 29. In it, he revealed that he only applied for the job thinking it was a Formula One team, that he thinks...

Exclusive: First pictures of Katoh on the NSR500

02 December 2001

New world 250 champion Daijiro Katoh hasn’t had much time to dwell on his record-breaking 2001 season as he was back on track testing a works Honda NSR500 for the first time today. Katoh, who beat Mike Hailwood’s long-standing 250 record with 11 wins last season, got his pre-season campaign underway with the first of a two-day shakedown test at the Twin Ring Motegi circuit in Japan. The Telefonica...

The paper ball challenge

02 December 2001

The ladies were convinced their rivals in the inter-stand NEC Show paperball fight couldn’t hit a cow’s butt with a banjo.

2002 KX125 key features and changes

02 December 2001

Engine: Reshaped combustion chamber for increased compression; Reshaped exhaust and scavenging ports, and revised exhaust timing for better power at high rpm; Piston tin-plated and " machine-streaked " to prevent scarring, especially during running in; New, lighter crankshaft for quicker engine response; Revised ignition timing for more power at mid to high rpm; Optional flywheel weight for more...

2002 KX250 Key features and changes

02 December 2001

Engine: Reshaped porting for more power throughout the rev range and better over-rev power; New two-piece power valve with increased valve width, and new spring and lever shape for better sealing and increased mid-range power; Piston skirt lengthened for better exhaust-port sealing; Connecting rod redesigned to allow more oil into the big-end bearing for improved durability and with smoother...

Latest WSB test news: Walker, Edwards, Sauber

02 December 2001

CHRIS WALKER is now eight days into a hectic World Superbike testing schedule in preparation for his return to world championship racing. In contrast, Neil Hodgson has not even seen his new Ducati...

Getting to grips

01 December 2001

These ladies guarantee a gripping encounter.