Rossi gives Honda RCV pole on Suzuka debut 01 April 2002 Valentino Rossi shrugged off his second crash in two days to give the new Honda RCV four-stroke a dream debut in Suzuka today when he grabbed pole position for the historic first MotoGP race.The... Read more ...
Poggiali snares provisional Suzuka pole 01 April 2002 REIGNING world champion Manuel Poggiali drew first blood at a sun-drenched Suzuka today when he grabbed provisional pole for Sunday’s opening 125 GP.The Italian was 0.2s faster than Spanish teenager... Read more ...
Capirossi blasts to Suzuka provisional pole 01 April 2002 LORIS CAPIROSSI struck a blow for the supposedly old generation two-strokes as he beat Valentino Rossi and the new RCV to provisional pole position at Suzuka this afternoon.Most people expected the... Read more ...
Battaini surprise fastest in 250s 01 April 2002 ITALIAN Franco Battaini was the surprise provisional pole qualifier in the opening 250 qualifying session of 2002 at the Suzuka circuit in Japan today.He pipped fellow works Aprilia rider Fonsi Nieto... Read more ...
Rossi takes four stroke to victory at Suzuka 01 April 2002 Valentino Rossi has begun his first season on a four stroke with victory at Suzuka. The four strokes took the first four places, as Rossi was followed home by Suzuki’s Akira Ryo, Yamaha’s Carlos Checa... Read more ...
Free British Superbikes preview with MCN 25 March 2002 You could win VIP tickets complete with instant access to the stars (and even to walk around the grid as it forms up) in a FREE eight-page supplement in this week’s MCN out in the UK on... Read more ...
If a tyre was that shiny it would need a good scrubbing in 25 March 2002 If a tyre was that shiny it would need a good scrubbing in Read more ...
She’d heard the joke before, but that didn’t stop her laughing at our snapper 25 March 2002 She’d heard the joke before, but that didn’t stop her laughing at our snapper Read more ...
Carmichael takes win number five in Houston 25 March 2002 Ricky Carmichael extended his EA Sports Supercross lead with a win in Houston ahead of fellow Honda rider Nathan Ramsey and the Kawasaki of Ezra Lusk. The 125 event was won by Matt Walker, from by... Read more ...
Is this her way of convincing Steve not to move to WSB? 25 March 2002 Is this her way of convincing Steve not to move to WSB? Read more ...
The real question is, where is DJ’s hand? 25 March 2002 The real question is, where is DJ’s hand? Read more ...
No wonder he’s smiling… have you seen how big his helmet is?! 25 March 2002 No wonder he’s smiling… have you seen how big his helmet is?! Read more ...
MCN2U: Results, news and competitions to your mobile 25 March 2002 A few moments and your mobile phone are all you need to join in with MCN2U.MCN2U brings motorcycle news and competitions direct to your phone*. It is currently available for BT Cellnet and Vodafone... Read more ...
James Haydon: Foggy knows bikes get crashed 25 March 2002 James Haydon joined registered motorcyclenews.com users to answer their questions in a live webchat today, Thursday March 28. He told them how frustrating it was for him to be sitting out races, but... Read more ...
James Haydon: In his own words 25 March 2002 Dazzie: James, Laguna Seca is the 5th from last race of the season. Is it worth rushing development for the sake of 5 races?JamesHaydon: Well, there will not be any rush in development that's why we are waiting till then. We could have rushed and come out sooner, but you have to remember it's only just past halfway through the season, and if there was any thought that development would have to be... Read more ...
Rossi: two strokes can beat me 25 March 2002 Valentino Rossi has been beaten in testing for the second time this year by a two-stroke NSR, and he reckons it won’t be the last time.Daijiro Katoh was again the man. His best lap of 2:04.40 was... Read more ...
Aprilia GP team meets the world 25 March 2002 In a glittering ceremony at the firm’s Italian HQ, has Aprilia revealed the final look of its four-stroke Grand Prix contender and team.Company chief Ivano Beggio introduced the gorgeous RS3 ‘Cube’ GP... Read more ...
Kawasaki GP prototype tests chassis at Suzuka 25 March 2002 Kawasaki’s four-stroke GP machine prototype debuted a new aluminium twin-spar chassis at the Suzuka tests.On the day that the factory unveiled concept images of the new ZX-RR machine(see right) tester... Read more ...
Bid for Karl Harris’ leathers 18 March 2002 YOU can own a little piece of history and help a good cause by bidding for a signed pair of Karl Harris’ old leathers. The Rizla Suzuki star has donated the Axo suit he wore during the 2000 World... Read more ...
Reed and Carmichael dominate AMA Supercross 18 March 2002 Ricky Carmichael and Australian Chad Reed continue to dominate this year’s American supercross championships after the latest round at New Orleans. Carmichael, who won last year’s supercross and... Read more ...
Aren’t blondes supposed to have more fun? 18 March 2002 Aren’t blondes supposed to have more fun? She looks like she needs a good cheering up Read more ...
More TV coverage for World 250cc MX 18 March 2002 You’ll be able to see all the World MX 250ccc races live, or at least on the same day, after Eurosport struck a new deal with promoters DornaDorna’s coverage of World Motorcross is set to break new... Read more ...
Moodie quits WSS for TT 18 March 2002 Jim Moodie has quit the Saveco Yamaha world supersport team and signed to ride V&M Yamahas at the North West 200, TT and Ulster Grand Prix.But the deal could go beyond the major road races. Moodie... Read more ...
The sun was out, but why wear shades when you can look like that? 18 March 2002 The sun was out, but why wear shades when you can look like that? Read more ...
She can can can hold my umbrella any time 18 March 2002 She can can can hold my umbrella any time Read more ...
Traffic calming, MCN style 18 March 2002 Just by placing two young ladies at the entrance, average speed dropped by 50%. If only there were more schemes like this one… Read more ...
OK, where’s the moustachioed David Hasselhoff lookalike called Sven? 18 March 2002 OK, where’s the moustachioed David Hasselhoff lookalike called Sven? Read more ...
Hislop quickest at BSB Silverstone test 18 March 2002 STEVE HISLOP cemented his reputation as the pre-season favourite for this season’s MCN British Superbike championship with some stunning times in testing at Silverstone yesterday.It was the first time... Read more ...
Crafar: ‘It’s a race against time’ 18 March 2002 The BSB star and winner of the 1998 British GP joined us for a live webchat today, Thursday March 21.He revealed to our users that the Yamaha R1 he’ll be racing needs works before it will be in... Read more ...
Reynolds: ‘I can’t beat Ducati’ 18 March 2002 SUZUKI’S John Reynolds says his GSX-R1000 needs even more development before it can beat the Ducatis in this year’s British Superbike series. The defending champion had seemed happy with the progress... Read more ...
Simon Crafar: In his own words 18 March 2002 Gsxer400: How long did it take you to decide to make a comeback?SimonCrafar: Er, I would say about a week. Thinking about it and talking to a couple of teams and my wife, and deciding that I was really was as fired up as I felt and it really wasn't just a brief...mid-life crisisDpc: How does a 2002 R1 British superbike compare with the Yamaha GP bike you rode?SimonCrafar: Obviously, on paper it's... Read more ...
Foggy blasts FP1 critics 18 March 2002 IN an exclusive interview with MCN Carl Fogarty has blasted critics of his WSB project. Ever since he announced his FP1 would make its race debut at Laguna Seca in July, he’s had to deal with sceptics... Read more ...