These are the first pictures of James Toseland riding his 2008 factory Yamaha YZR-M1 in full livery on the opening day of testing in Jerez today (February 16, 2008). Sporting a striking blue and yellow paint scheme for the French-based Tech 3 team, Toseland has made a flying start to the penultimate test session of the winter. Get all the ...
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- 16 February 2008
Triumph recently launched the latest version of its Speed Triple in Lanzarote. While the 2007 model was a hit, Triumph has made some subtle changes based on owners' opinions. The changes to the Triumph Speed Triple are mostly cosmetic. The changes include new wheels with curved spokes, a new radiator cover, a new dash casing and a longer seat for ...
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- 14 February 2008
Moto Morini sent these two images of the new Scrambler and 1200 Sport fresh from the photo shoot earlier today (January 25) exclusively to MCN. The bikes were launched last weekend at the Padova motorcycle show, and are based on the existing Moto Morini 9½ Sport. The two new motorcycles are powered by the 117bhp version of the 1187cc v-twin ...
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- 25 January 2008
Johnathan Rea has had an impressive start to his World Supersport career comiing third fastest in the first day of the Phillip Island test. We caught up with the Ulsterman after the first day's testing to see how he was getting on with the new bike, new team, and new circuit. Zoom & Watch more videos on MCN | TV ...
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- 09 January 2008
Ducati marked the launch of its 2008 MotoGP world championship campaign in amazing fashion by rolling out a 200mph MotoGP ice racer! Test and development rider Vittoriano Guareschi stunned fans last night at Ducati’s traditional season launch in Madonna di Campiglio when he rode a factory GP7 on an ice rink in the middle of the top Italian ski resort. ...
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- MotoGP
- 08 January 2008
WSB legend Carl Fogarty has told MCN he thinks James Toseland can definately succeed in MotoGP, but only if he gives it all he's got. Check out the video below to listen to our exclusive interview with the former World Superbike Champion. Zoom & Watch more videos on MCN | TV http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // By use of this code snippet, I ...
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- 04 January 2008
Motorcycle daredevil Evel Knievel passed away on Friday aged 69. Just last year Evel granted MCN permission to film him at his home in Florida. It is one of the last known interviews of the great man where he discusses how he was ready to face death, and relives some of his greatest motorcycling moments throughout his long and turbulent ...
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- 03 December 2007
MCN visited Evel Knievel's house in Florida and managed to sneek a look at Knievel's bike collection including his infamous Wembly jump bike. Check out the video below to take a tour of the collection and grab a copy of MCN on Wednesday December 12 to see our 16-page tribute to Knievel. Evel Knievel dies, aged 69 Send us your Evel ...
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- 01 December 2007
Troy Bayliss and Michel Fabrizio got to test the all new Ducati 1098 F08 at Qatar today. Riding for the first time alongside their WSB rivals, Bayliss completed a number of short runs on the all new bike. From trackside the most noticeable difference is the exhaust note which is lower and flatter than the previous Ducati 999 due to ...
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- World Superbikes
- 28 November 2007
James Toseland came a cropper in his first outing on his new Yamaha MotoGP bike, crashing on only his sixth lap on the bike and you can see our exclusive video of the crash below. Click here to read about James Toseland's first day with Tech 3 Yamaha Check out the video below to see Toseland lowside the bike mid corner ...
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- MotoGP
- 15 November 2007
