In the latest issue of MCN Sport, out now, we look back on an eventful year in motorcycle racing which saw three racers retire at the top of their game. We speak to Casey Stoner, Max Biaggi and Ryan Farquhar about their careers and retirement. We also bring you all the inside news from Valentino Rossi's first test on his new Yamaha ...
- Motorcycle News
- General news
- 04 December 2012
Moto Guzzi dealers across the UK will be showcasing the new Moto Guzzi California 1400 on December 1. Head to www.uk.motoguzzi.it for a list of all participating dealers. The new California is powered by a 1400cc V-twin and features cruise control, ABS and traction control. MCN road tester Adam Child rode the bike recently and had this to say: "I've ...
- Motorcycle News
- New bikes
- 29 November 2012
KTM could make a 40bhp version of the new 390 Duke for holders of the new A2 motorcycle licence, a source at the firm has said. The standard 44bhp version is under the 47bhp A2 limit, but falls foul of power-to-weight ratio rules. The new licensing rules - which come into effect from January 19 - will see under-21s restricted ...
- Motorcycle News
- New bikes
- 23 November 2012
In this week's MCN, out November 21, we bring you all the news and gossip from Valentino Rossi's return to the factory Yamaha squad at the Valencia test.. We also bring you all the information on the new KTM Super Duke 1290, as well as news of Honda's new 'bagger' Goldwing. Also this week, we take the BMW K1600GT SE, ...
- Motorcycle News
- General news
- 20 November 2012
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has won at Valencia today in tricky conditions which saw riders roll up to the grid on a mix of wet and slick tyres. With the track drying Pedrosa, Cal Crutchlow, Nicky Hayden and Alvaro Bautista opted to change from wets to slicks and start the race from pit lane. 2012 champion Jorge Lorenzo was ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- MotoGP
- 11 November 2012
2012 Moto2 world champion Marc Marquez rode an incredible to race to win his final race in the class before moving up to MotoGP for 2013. Marquez was forced to start from last on the grid after colliding with Simone Corsi on Friday, but the Spaniard had moved up to 11th by the end of the first lap. Aspar rider ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- MotoGP
- 11 November 2012
Brit Danny Kent rode an excellent race in wet conditions to take his second Moto3 victory at Valencia in his final race in the class. Starting from seventh position on the grid Kent was always in touch with the leaders, but never looked able to challenge for the lead until the final quarter of the race. Kent moved upto second ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- MotoGP
- 11 November 2012
Pol Espargaro has taken his eighth pole position of the 2012 season with pole position at the final round of the 2012 season in Valencia despite a crash in the latter stages of the qualifying session. Newly crowned Moto2 champion Marc Marquez set the second fastest time of the session, but will start from the last spot on the grid ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- MotoGP
- 10 November 2012
Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa secured pole position for the final race of the 2012 season at Valencia and set a new lap record today. Pedrosa set a fastest lap of 1:30.844 to break the lap record, held by Valentino Rossi on the 990cc Yamaha since 2006. 2012 MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo will start from second on the grid ahead ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- MotoGP
- 10 November 2012
Aspar KTM rider Jonas Folger has taken the second pole position of his career at Valencia today for the final race of the 2012 season. Folger will start ahead of Spaniard Miguel Oliveira and Frenchman Luis Salom. Moto3 champion Sandro Cortese will start his final Moto3 race from fourth place on the grid. Maverick Vinales - who will hope to ...
- Motorcycle Sport
- MotoGP
- 10 November 2012
