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MotoGP: Rossi and Viñales get rave reception in Indonesia

24 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Rossi and Viñales get rave reception in Indonesia

Movistar Yamaha MotoGP racer Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales have received a rave reception in the Indonesian capital city of Jakarta, when the two visited this week to help unveil Yamaha’s new...

WSB: Milwaukee Aprilia lift covers off RSV4 challenger

24 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Milwaukee Aprilia lift covers off RSV4 challenger

Milwaukee Aprilia this morning lifted the covers off the all new RSV4-RF Eugene Laverty and Lorenzo Savadori will campaign in the 2017 Superbike World Championship. Unveiling the livery for the...

MotoGP: 2017 calendar finally fully confirmed

24 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: 2017 calendar finally fully confirmed

The 2017 MotoGP calendar has finally been fully confirmed, after the last races still marked as provisional have finally been now confirmed. The calendar was first issued as far back as September, but...

Roads: McGuinness: 'New Blade less physical to ride'

23 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: McGuinness: 'New Blade less physical to ride'

John McGuinness has said he expects Honda’s new CBR1000RR Fireblade will turn into a strong Isle of Man TT contender given how it is less physical to ride than the outgoing model. McGuinness spent two...

Roads: Stephen Thompson to run Rutter on Yamaha R6

23 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Stephen Thompson to run Rutter on Yamaha R6

Michael Rutter is set to race a brand new Yamaha YZF-R6 on the roads this year provided by former team-mate and close friend Stephen Thompson who suffered life-changing injuries in a crash at the 2015...

Supercross: Dungey takes control as crash ends Roczen’s title hopes

23 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Supercross: Dungey takes control as crash ends Roczen’s title hopes

Ryan Dungey has taken command of the 2017 AMA Supercross series by taking the win on Saturday night’s Anaheim II round of the series – and previous points leader Ken Roczen’s season was brought to a...

MotoGP: Red Bull Ring voted best round of 2016 season

23 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Red Bull Ring voted best round of 2016 season

MotoGP newcomers the Red Bull Ring, home of the first Austrian Grand Prix in twenty years in 2016, has been voted the best round of the season in it’s inaugural year on the calendar. Awarded for...

BSB: Linfoot gives verdict on new Fireblade

21 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Linfoot gives verdict on new Fireblade

Honda’s MCE British Superbike duo got their first taste of the all new CBR1000RR Fireblade at the Portimao circuit as they joined journalists at the world press launch. Riding both the standard ‘RR’...

Video: McGuinness intrigued by new teammate Guy Martin

20 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: McGuinness intrigued by new teammate Guy Martin

John McGuinness will once again line up for the 2017 isle of Man TT as a part of the official Honda Racing squad as he sets out to match Joey Dunlop’s record of 26 TT wins on a brand new...

Video: Rossi 'officially' meets new teammate Viñales

20 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Rossi 'officially' meets new teammate Viñales

They might be old acquaintances on and off the track, but the Movistar Yamaha team have ‘officially’ introduced new teammates Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales, in a season teaser clip shown...

MotoGP: Lorenzo appears in red as Ducati reveal 2017 machines

20 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Lorenzo appears in red as Ducati reveal 2017 machines

Jorge Lorenzo has made his first official appearance in Ducati red, as he and 2017 MotoGP teammate Andrea Dovizioso pulled the covers off the colours that they will campaign in the upcoming...

Video: Yamaha unveil 2017 MotoGP machine

20 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Yamaha unveil 2017 MotoGP machine

Yesterday in Madrid, Valentino Rossi and Maverick Viñales pulled the covers off their 2017 Yamaha M1 MotoGP machine – and now the Japanese firm has given us an up-close look at the machine in all its...

Video: Guy Martin on the state of the bike industry

20 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Guy Martin on the state of the bike industry

With the shock TT news that Guy Martin will be returning to the race in 2017 as part of the factory Honda Racing team alongside John McGuinness, MCN caught up with the racer and TV personality to...

MotoGP: Lorenzo unveiled in Ducati colours live

20 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Lorenzo unveiled in Ducati colours live

Today sees Jorge Lorenzo’s first appearance in Ducati red, as he and teammate Andrea Dovizioso pull the covers off their new bikes at their Bologna headquarters – and you can watch the whole thing...

WSB: Brookes to be reunited with BSB-winning R1 for Phillip Island wildcard

20 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Brookes to be reunited with BSB-winning R1 for Phillip Island wildcard

Josh Brookes will be reunited with his 2015 MCE British Superbike-winning YZF-R1 as he makes a one-off wildcard appearance in the opening round of the Superbike World Championship at Phillip...

Gallery: A look back at Guy Martin's TT career

19 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Gallery: A look back at Guy Martin's TT career

With the news that Guy martin will make his return to the Isle of Man TT in 2017 as part of the factory Honda squad alongside John McGuinness, we took to the photo archives for a look back at the...

Video: Guy Martin on his motivations for 2017

19 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Guy Martin on his motivations for 2017

With the shock TT news that Guy Martin will be returning to the race in 2017 as part of the factory Honda Racing team alongside John McGuinness, MCN caught up with the racer and TV personality to...

WSB: Lavilla explains controversial grid rules

19 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

WSB: Lavilla explains controversial grid rules

When World Superbike bosses announced they would introduce a radical new system to compose the grid for Sunday’s second races, it’s fair to say there was a mixed response. Reverse grids are nothing...

MotoGP: Yamaha unveil 2017 Movistar colours in Madrid

19 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Yamaha unveil 2017 Movistar colours in Madrid

The Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team of Valentino Rossi and new signing Maverick Viñales have pulled the covers off their 2017 M1 colours in a ceremony at the Spanish television company’s Madrid...

Roads: McGuinness: 'No reason Guy won't be quick'

19 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: McGuinness: 'No reason Guy won't be quick'

Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness has said there is no reason his new team-mate, fans’ favourite Guy Martin, won’t be quick as he makes his return to racing with the factory Honda squad this...

Dorna aiming to launch British Talent Cup

19 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Dorna aiming to launch British Talent Cup

MotoGP organisers Dorna have confirmed that they’re considering setting up a British Talent Cup series, aimed at developing young talent from the British Isles and headed by hugely experienced rider,...

MotoGP: Watch Rossi and Viñales unveil their 2017 Yamahas live

19 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

MotoGP: Watch Rossi and Viñales unveil their 2017 Yamahas live

Today sees the first MotoGP team launch of the 2017 season, as Mavericnk Viñales and Valentino Rossi pull the covers off their Movistar Yamahas at the firm’s Madrid headquarters. The launch will be...

Video: McGuinness excited to be back with Honda

19 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: McGuinness excited to be back with Honda

John McGuinness will once again line up for the 2017 isle of Man TT as a part of the official Honda Racing squad as he sets out to match Joey Dunlop’s record of 26 TT wins on a brand new Fireblade. We...

Video: Guy Martin on why he signed for Honda

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Guy Martin on why he signed for Honda

With the shock TT news that Guy Martin will be returning to the race in 2017 as part of the factory Honda Racing team alongside John McGuinness, MCN caught up with the racer and TV personality to...

Roads: Guy Martin: "I didn't want to grow old regretting it"

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Guy Martin: "I didn't want to grow old regretting it"

Guy Martin has said he didn’t want to grow old regretting not accepting Neil Tuxworth’s offer to join John McGuinness in the factory Honda line-up on the roads in 2017. The Lincolnshire ace signed a...

Gallery: Guy Martin signs for Honda Racing

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Gallery: Guy Martin signs for Honda Racing

While the shock news that Guy Martin will return to the 2017 Isle of Man TT with the Honda Racing squad was only announced today, MCN went behind the scnes for a top-secret visit to the firm’s...

Roads: Tuxworth on Guy Martin deal: 'An agreement between Lincolnshire men'

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Tuxworth on Guy Martin deal: 'An agreement between Lincolnshire men'

Honda Racing boss Neil Tuxworth has described the sensational deal which saw him secure the signature of fans’ favourite Guy Martin for the 2017 roads season as ‘an agreement between Lincolnshire...

Podcast: Guy Martin in shock TT return

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Podcast: Guy Martin in shock TT return

With the shocking news coming out that Guy Martin will return to the Isle of Man TT in 2017 as a part of the factory Honda Racing team alongside John McGuinness, MCN’s sports reporters Simon...

Roads: Guy Martin: "Tyco were brilliant, but Honda is the best chance of winning a big bike race"

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Guy Martin: "Tyco were brilliant, but Honda is the best chance of winning a big bike race"

Guy Martin’s return to the Isle of Man TT with Honda Racing marks a big kick in the teeth for the Tyco-backed TAS squad he’s raced for since 2011. Team owners Philip and Hector Neill had always said...

Video: Guy Martin on why he's coming back to the TT

18 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Video: Guy Martin on why he's coming back to the TT

With the shock TT news that Guy Martin will be returning to the race in 2017 as part of the factory Honda Racing team alongside John McGuinness, MCN caught up with the racer and TV personality to...

Roads: McGuinness: 'New blade will help close gap to Dunlop & Hutchy'

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: McGuinness: 'New blade will help close gap to Dunlop & Hutchy'

TT legend John McGuinness has said he believes Honda’s all-new Fireblade SP2 could be the magic ingredient he needs to edge closer to Joey Dunlop’s record of 26 TT wins. After a somewhat...

Roads: Guy Martin in shock TT return with Honda Racing

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Guy Martin in shock TT return with Honda Racing

Guy Martin will make a sensational return to road racing in 2017 after signing a shock deal to join 23-times TT winner John McGuinness in the Honda Racing squad. The 35-year-old, who opted against...

Roads: Brookes to make TT return with Norton

18 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Brookes to make TT return with Norton

2015 MCE British Superbike Champion Josh Brookes will make a return to the Isle of Man TT in 2017 after signing a deal to join Norton’s factory effort. Absent from the TT for the past two years,...

BSB: Jessopp returns with Riders Motorcycles BMW

17 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

BSB: Jessopp returns with Riders Motorcycles BMW

Martin Jessopp and Ridersmotorcycles BMW will return to the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship this year as the team bid to build on a best result of tenth in 2016. Yeovil’s Jessopp will...

Roads: Dan Kneen joins Penz13.com BMW

17 January 2017 by Oli Rushby

Roads: Dan Kneen joins Penz13.com BMW

Dan Kneen has signed a deal to move to the Penz13.com BMW squad for the 2017 road racing season. The Manxman found himself without a ride for the upcoming season after the withdrawal of the Mar-Train...

Supercross: Roczen doubles up in San Diego

17 January 2017 by Simon Patterson

Supercross: Roczen doubles up in San Diego

Honda racer Ken Roczen has doubled up in the second round of the 2017 AMA Sueprcross series, making it two wins from two in San Diego as Red Bull KTM duo of Ryan Dungey and Marvin Musquin took second...