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Video: James Toseland gets a nice Christmas present

21 December 2007 by Angus Farquhar

James Toseland’s personal sponsor Bennetts Insurance recently rewarded the riders successful year witha very expensive Christmas present. We caught up with Toseland as he signed autographs for fans to see how he was looking forward to next year.

Moto GP - Merry Xmas to MCN, Contributors & Readers

21 December 2007 by Kerry Green

Merry Xmas to everyone at Motorcycle News, fellow contributors and readers. The attached picture gives an idea of what we are hoping Santa delivers to us for next year, but we are not holding out too...

World Superbikes: Exclusive interview with Carlos Checa on his move from MotoGP in this week's MCN

21 December 2007 by Michael Guy

With his first test completed, Carlos Checa believes that his decision to quit MotoGP and join Ten Kate Honda in World Superbikes is the best decision of his life. Carlos Checa has followed fellow...

Support the ban on riders aids

20 December 2007 by Jordan Lilley

Many of us know the growing complaint about traction control and so on. These riders aids that are on the bike are making it more boring to watch moto gp, there’s no excitement in the sport...

MotoGP: James Toseland gets new bike for Christmas

20 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

Christmas came early for double World Superbike champion James Toseland today when personal sponsor Bennetts presented him with a £6,000 bike. The surprise presentation was made to the 27-year-old on...

Bid for MotoGP stars' kit in online charity auction

20 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Fancy getting your hands on something different for Christmas – How about Casey Stoner’s boots or Loris Capirossi’s helmet? Well this could be your chance as Former MotoGP rider Sete Gibernau’s wife,...

World Superbikes: Makoto Tamada and Regis Laconi test Kawasaki PSG-1 in Jerez

20 December 2007 by Michael Guy

Makoto Tamada and Regis Laconi got their first taste of the all new 2008 PSG-1 Kawasaki at Jerez in Spain last week, but only got to complete limited laps due to rain and cold temperatures. Tamada a...

MotoGP: Colin Edwards - Valentino Rossi no major loss for Michelin

19 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi’s former factory Yamaha team-mate Colin Edwards believes Michelin still has a big enough talent pool to win back the MotoGP world championship crown in 2008, despite the Italian’s...

World Superbikes: 2008 calendar announced

19 December 2007 by Michael Guy

The 2008 World Superbike Championship has been announced with new races at the Nurburgring in Germany and Sentul in Indonesia making it a provisional 15 round series. The addition of Sentul in...

British Superbikes: Rizla Suzuki boss reflects on Calafat test

19 December 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Rizla Suzuki completed three days of testing at Calafat last week with Tom Sykes and Atsushi Watanabe. Motorcyclenews.com spoke to team manager Jack Valentine to get the low down. MCN: What spec of...

MotoGP: Nicky Hayden vows to come our fighting in 2008

19 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

Former world MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden has admitted he can’t afford to make a sluggish start to next season as he looks to put a nightmare 2007 behind him. The Kentucky rider, currently...

World Supersport: Tommy Hill frustrated but recovering at home

18 December 2007 by Michael Guy

Tommy Hill is continuing to recover from his testing injuries sustained last month and is now back at home after spending last week in hospital. Following surgery on his femur, pelvis and ankle in...

MotoGP: Kawasaki's John Hopkins ties the knot

18 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

New factory Kawasaki rider John Hopkins ended his fantastic 2007 by tying the knot to stunning British bride Ashleigh last Saturday (December 15). The American wed at a luxury ceremony at the Hard...

New MCN December 19: 48 page Review of the Year

18 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Click here to see a sample of this week’s MCN This week grab yourself a festive spectacular with a special bumper Christmas issue of MCN looking back over the past year. And if this 48-page pull out...

MotoGP: Danny Webb happy with Aprilia switch

17 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

British teenager Danny Webb has spoken of his delight at securing a switch to Aprilia machinery for his second 125GP world championship campaign in 2008. Danny Webb extended his contract with the...

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi under pressure to perform on Bridgestone tyres

17 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi will be under extra pressure to deliver a sixth premier class in 2008 after his controversial switch from Michelin to Bridgestone tyres. Factory Suzuki boss Paul Denning believes the...

Stalker's a God

15 December 2007 by Tim Martin

I was at Brands Hatch for the full three days of the last round of B.S.B, and on that damp, foggy, October Friday morning amoungst the media photographers were the die hard fans. The largest fan base was the Stalker’s Army, from Kilt wearing Scotsmen with Suzuki blue hair, to little old Ladies with their ‘don’t look back’ Union Jacks we were all there waiting to see the Stalker, and he did not...

MotoGP: Casey Stoner to run number one plate in 2008

14 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

As expected, MotoGP world champion Casey Stoner will run the number one plate on his factory Ducati in 2008, while five British riders will compete in the three MotoGP world championship classes next...

Audio: Beowulf Racing working hard in testing

14 December 2007 by Michael Guy

Beowulf Racing riders Gino Rea and Dan Linfoot continued their winter testing programme in preparation for the 2008 Superstock 600 European Championship this week. Testing at the Alcarras circuit outside Barcelona in Spain the team braved near freezing conditions to continue developing the Superstock 600 bike and the new more powerful Supersport bike they plan to campaign as a wild card in the...

AMA Chaz Davies v Neil Hodgson showdown begins

14 December 2007 by Henny Ray Abrams

Britain’s Chaz Davies has had his first ride on the Attack Kawasaki ZX-6R at Daytona against none other than Neil Hodgson on a Honda CBR600RR. Davies lapped the 2.95-mile Speedway with a hand-timed...

MotoGP: World Superbike success means nothing in MotoGP, admits James Toseland

13 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland has conceded his World Superbike success and experience counts for nothing as he gears up for his rookie MotoGP campaign in 2008. The British rider has completed two tests for the Tech...

British Superbikes: Atsushi Watanabe's first Rizla Suzuki ride

13 December 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Japanese superbike champion Atsushi Watanabe is testing the Rizla Suzuki at Calafat, Spain, along with new team-mate Tom Sykes this week. The team are starting their third and final day at the 3.25km...

British Superbikes: British Superbikes and British Supersport on Pirelli tyres for 2008

13 December 2007 by Gary Pinchin

British Superbike and British Supersport will run on Pirelli control tyres for the next three seasons. The decision to select Pirelli was announced this morning in a press statement from the MRCB,...

MotoGP: Tech 3 impressed with James Toseland’s approach

12 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland’s new Tech 3 Yamaha boss has said he is impressed with the British rider’s s attitude, willingness to learn and work ethic as he sets about the massive task of becoming a competitive...

MotoGP: Ducati man scoops top prize

12 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

One of the key men behind Ducati’s phenomenal success in the 2007 MotoGP world championship has claimed a prestigious award. Aerodynamicist Alan Jenkins collected the Sir Jackie Stewart Award at the...

Video: Interview with Guy Martin and James Eillison

12 December 2007 by Gary Pinchin, Angus Farquhar

Last week it was confirmed Bike Animal Honda would be joining forces with Hydrex Honda for the 2008 British superbike Championship. Check out the video below as Sean Muir, owner of the newly named Hydrex Bike Animal Honda team introduces continuing rider Guy Martin and new signing James Ellison.

MotoGP: Valentino Rossi renews criticism of rider aids

12 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

Valentino Rossi has again slammed the growing influence of electronics in MotoGP, renewing his fears rider skill is playing less and less of a pivotal role in the premier class. Rossi has been highly...

Video: World Supersport: Andrew Pitt goes electronic

12 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Check out the video below as MCN’s World Superbikes reporter, Michael Guy, speaks to Hannspree Ten Kate Honda’s Andrew Pitt about the new electronics for the 2008 motorcycle. The World Supersport rider, who will be joining the Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team full-time for 2008, shared his thoughts at the Qatar test a couple of weeks ago. To read about the battle of the electronics for the 2008 World...

Stalker at Brands

11 December 2007 by dave marshall

I was at Brands earlier this year and saw Chris Walker signing his book with a smile on his face. Then I saw him all but crawl back to the pits. He’s still my hero and I’d ride another 55 miles without whinging.

British Superbikes: MV Agusta's Chris Burns speaks to MCN

11 December 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Chris Burns will race an STP MV Agusta in the British Superbike Championship next year. MCN spoke to him about his new deal. MCN: Chris you’re likely to be the only guy racing an MV Agusta in British...

New MCN December 12 - Technical secrets of MotoGP

11 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

To see a sample of this week’s MCN, click here Want to know all about the insides of a MotoGP motorcycle, we reveal all in a free 12-page supplement about technical secrets in this week’s MCN. Also...

MotoGP: James Toseland fourth in prestigious BBC Sports Personality Award

10 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland finished in an amazing fourth place in last night’s prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year. The double World Superbike champion missed out on claiming a brilliant top three...

What a disgrace!

08 December 2007 by Greg Davies

Chris Walker is a hero of mine, and when I heard of his book signing in Manchester I was made up. The missus had taken the car so I decided to brave the horrific weather and travel the 55 miles on my bike. I was soaked to the skin and freezing cold, but it didnt bother me – I was going to meet my hero. The book signing was from 1:30pm – 2:30pm. I got there at 2:10pm, to find out that he left...

Triumph 675 racing video

07 December 2007 by neillf3

Here’s a clip of Liam Forbes who is racing a Triumph 675 in South Africa. He had one pole position and finished the season in 4th place.

World Superbikes: Gregorio Lavilla confirmed for Paul Bird World Superbike squad

06 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

As was predicted in MCN last month, Paul Bird has just officially announced that Spaniard Gregorio Lavilla will ride in a one-man World Superbike effort in 2008. Gregorio Lavilla will return to the...

Video: Beowulf Racing test at Cartagena for 2008

06 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Beowulf Racing have just released this on-board footage of the team testing at Cartagena, Spain. In this video you can see on-board laps of the Spanish circuit from former 250MotoGP rider Dan Linfoot, Pat McDougall and Gino Rea. The Beowulf team look set to enter Linfoot in either the European Superstock 600 or FIM Superstock 1000 Cup championships for 2008. Gino Rea (18) continues with the team...