2013 MotoGP: Yamaha Shows the M1 Bikes at Jerez
22 Mar 2013, 15:42 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Just like they've announced, Team Blue have unveiled their 2013 YZR-M1 at Jerez, prior to the last official test of the pre-season. With two stars in the team now, Yamaha is aiming to bring...
Kevin Schwantz Sues COTA, Claims Being Thrown Out, Banned and Threatened
21 Mar 2013, 13:43 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / As nice and tidy the first-ever MotoGP race at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) seems, there is a black cloud for this silver line: former bike racing star Kevin Schwantz and COTA officials are no...
Watch Ducati 1199 Panigale R Scorching the COTA Asphalt
21 Mar 2013, 13:24 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Ducati MotoGP riders have lost the chance to test their machines on the Circuit of the Americas during the latest private test organized by Honda and in which Yamaha also took part. However, ri...
The Other (Funny) Side of MotoGP
21 Mar 2013, 12:39 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Riding a bike at 340 km/h (211 mph) as a way to make a living is a very serious business, and it takes more than the guts of throttling really hard in a straight line on the open highway for a minut...
2013 MotoGP: Interview with Marc Marquez at the Circuit of the Americas
20 Mar 2013, 12:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Here's a nifty interview with Honda's rookie extraordinaire Marc Marquez, at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Marquez, only 20, is racing in the MotoGP series for the first...
2013 MotoGP: Nicky Hayden Talks about the Future of American Riders
19 Mar 2013, 15:15 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / MotoGP champion back in 2006, American Nicky Hayden talks about his team, Ducati, the Circuit of the Americas, the rookie sensation Marc Marquez and the future of American riders. He was present in ...
2013 MotoGP: Dovizioso and Hayden Speak about Marc Marquez
18 Mar 2013, 15:53 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Marc Marquez is definitely the man of the moment in MotoGP. The Honda rookie has showed extreme speed and some consistent riding in the pre-season tests at Sepang and Circuit of the Americas, and is...
Akrapovic Is Motorrad's Best Exhaust Brand for 2012
18 Mar 2013, 10:49 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Germany's Motorrad Magazine is one of the most respected authorities in the motorcycle world, and that's why their awards are not taken lightly by the industry. It's time for Akrapovi...
2013 MotoGP: Yamaha Unveils the YZR-M1 at Jerez, March 22
17 Mar 2013, 11:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha announced they will officially unveil the 2013 MotoGP ZR-M1 bikes on March 22nd at the Jerez circuit. Jerez is the last official test round before the 2013 MotoGP season kicks off, and Yam...
2013 MotoGP: Honda Fan-Pack for Circuit of the Americas Race Available
14 Mar 2013, 13:55 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / We reported earlier that Honda is planning a special offer for the second round of the 2013 MotoGP season which will be hosted by the Circuit of the Americas, and now we've got both prices and ...
2013 MotoGP: Marquez Still the Fastest at COTA, Yamaha Goes Home
14 Mar 2013, 12:33 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha's MotoGP team has concluded their second day of tests at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) and despite their two riders Lorenzo and Rossi finished the session in positions 3 and 5, resp...
2013 MotoGP: the First Circuit of the Americas Impressions
13 Mar 2013, 15:58 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Circuit of the Americas will host the first-ever MotoGP race this year in April, and at the time of writing, 5 riders form three teams are conducting a private test on the track. It's about...
2013 MotoGP: Marc Marquez, the Fastest in First COTA Test
13 Mar 2013, 15:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Repsol Honda rider Marc Marquez had the fastest time during the first day of tests in Texas, at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA). These private tests also had the Yamaha factory team present and L...
Watch the Most Insane Moto2 Overtakes of 2012
12 Mar 2013, 13:02 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Winning a race means leaving the competition behind, but when they're rolling at 150 mph (240 km/h), this business becomes a very serious one. That is because if you fall behind it will be...
2013 MotoGP: Marc Marquez Introduces His Honda to his Grandfather
12 Mar 2013, 10:41 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Marc Marquez, having freshly celebrated his 20th birthday (February 17th), has introduced his MotoGP Honda Repsol bike to his grandfather. His grandfather is one of the most important persons in ...
2013 MotoGP: Honda Offers Special Fan Packs for the COTA Race
11 Mar 2013, 15:38 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Honda enthusiast planning to go see your fav bikes racing for the first MotoGP race at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas? Well, in case both answers are "yes" you should check w...
2013 MotoGP: Nicky Hayden Undergoes Minor Wrist Surgery
10 Mar 2013, 14:18 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Ducati factory rider Nicky Hayden has undergone a minor surgical intervention on his wrist. According to the rider's tweets, the operation's goal was to remove some old scar tissue, and w...
2013 MotoGP Circuit of the Americas Gets Final Tweaks Before Honda and Yamaha Tests
7 Mar 2013, 15:48 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / The Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin, Texas will see Honda and Yamaha MotoGP teams in a private test March 12-14. Besides Honda's and Yamaha's factory teams, LCR Honda will also b...
2013 MotoGP: Jorge Lorenzo Says There Are 4 Contenders to the Title
6 Mar 2013, 11:32 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Yamaha factory team rider Jorge Lorenzo told MotoGP.com that he sees no less than 4 contenders to the 2013 title. Besides him and Repsol Honda's Dani Pedrosa, Lorenzo believes the other two rid...
MotoGP Could Return to Brazil in 2014
4 Mar 2013, 15:45 UTC · By: Florin Tibu / Firmo Alves, President of the Brazilian Motorcycle Confederation, has mentioned in an interview with local broadcaster SporTV that the MotoGP races could once more be hoste in Brazil starting with 2...