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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...

World Supersport: Tommy Hill back in the UK

06 December 2007 by Michael Guy

Tommy Hill has finally been repatriated back to the UK following his sickening crash 11 days ago and a nightmare stay in a Spanish hospital. Hill high sided his Hannspree Althea Honda first time out...

MotoGP: Qatar night race schedule unveiled

06 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

Qatar’s historic MotoGP race under floodlights at night will get underway at 11pm local time. MCN has got hold of a copy of the schedule for the clash on March 9, which will create history by becoming...

MotoGP: 250 new boys to learn quicker than James Toseland

05 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

MotoGP new recruits Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso should be at a more competitive level quicker than James Toseland. Toseland’s new Tech 3 Yamaha team-mate Colin Edwards believes double world 250...

Mad Sunday IOM onbike

05 December 2007 by markfireblade

Seeing the mountain video reminded me of mine from 06. Mad Sunday, GSXR750K3 playing from Ramsey Hairpin to the Creg. GOOOO on!

James Ellison back in British Superbikes

04 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

James Ellison will be back in the British superbike series in 2008 after he signed a deal with the new Hydrex Bike Animal Honda team. Ellison, who last raced full-time in the BSB series in 2004, will...

Meeting Jorge Lorenzo

04 December 2007 by twigzx7r

Me giving Jorge some tips on his lines, then he bins it 5 mins later. He`ll listen next time!

New MCN, december 5 - Troy Bayliss breaks Qatar lap record on Ducati 1098

04 December 2007 by Sarah Carnell

To see a sample of this week’s MCN, click here In this week’s MCN read how Troy Bayliss blasted the Qatar lap record on the Ducati 1098 in the World Superbike test. Also in this edition, available...

Ducati celebrates GP title in Bologna

03 December 2007 by Chris Newbigging

Over 30,000 Ducatisti converged on the centre of the firm’s hometown of Bologna to celebrate Casey Stoner’s 2007 MotoGP championship triumph. The weekend-long celebration was held in the Piazza Maggiore in the centre of Bologna. As well as the Ducati factory and museum being opened for the whole weekend, Italy’s top DJ, DJ Ringo, and TV presenter Gerry Scotti provided entertainment throughout...

Isle of Man TT: Sidecar World Champion Tim Reeves to make TT debut

03 December 2007 by Gary Pinchin

Triple World Sidecar Champion Tim Reeves is to make his debut in next year’s Isle of Man TT races. His debut will see him become the highest profile sidecar newcomer since Klaus Klaffenböck in 2004...

Neil Hodgson back and couldn't be happier

03 December 2007 by Henny Ray Abrams

A year after an unplanned exile from both America and racing, Isle of Man resident Neil Hodgson was back in the scrum on an American racetrack during a shortened test session at Daytona International...

MotoGP: Support James Toseland for BBC Sports Personality - Tonight at 7pm

03 December 2007 by Matthew Birt

James Toseland’s 2007 keeps getting better and better after he made the shortlist for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. The 27-year-old, who will ride for the Tech 3 Yamaha...

Audio: Herve Poncharal talks about Toseland in MotoGP

30 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MCN MotoGP reporter Matthew Birt grabbed James Toseland’s Tech 3 team boss Herve Poncharal to see how well his new rider coped on the Yamaha at the recent Jerez test. Check out the interview by...

Audio: Interview with Davide Brivio

30 November 2007 by Matthew Birt

MCN MotoGP reporter Matthew Birt caught up with Rossi’s Yamaha team boss Davide Brivio to see how he thought the Italian rider got on at the recent test in Jerez ad how he rates the teams chances for...

World Superbikes Qatar test: Troy Bayliss fires warning shot

30 November 2007 by Michael Guy

Troy Bayliss fired a warning shot to his World Superbike rivals by topping the timesheets onboard the all new Ducati 1098F08 on the final day of the three day winter test in Qatar. To see Troy...

MotoGP Jerez test: Michelin looking forward to 2008

30 November 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Michelin bosses are in confident mood following the results from the final MotoGP test of the winter after taking the top four places on the final day yesterday (Thursday). Repsol Honda’s Dani Pedrosa...

Video: Ten Kate team owner interviewed

30 November 2007 by Sarah Carnell

Hannspree Ten Kate Honda team boss Ronald Ten Kate has been speaking to MCN’s World Superbikes reporter Michael Guy in Qatar about the progress made with his team this week. The downside was Kenan Sofuoglu’s crash yesterday, but there have also been many positives with former MotoGP rider Carlos Checa surprising the team with his speed. Check out the video below to see what else Ronald Ten Kate...

Video: World Supersport: Good progress for Triumph in Qatar

30 November 2007 by Michael Guy

The SC Caracchi team has spent the opening two days of the Qatar test getting the Triumph 675 up to speed with Australian riders Garry McCoy and Paul Young. With only one bike between both riders track time has been limited, but they have still been able to make good progress. On the opening day the team used a standard engine fitted with Triumph’s race kit, but by day two the riders benefited...

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