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MotoGP: Yamaha One-Two Finish! Hondas and Ducatis Crashed Out

Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) became the first Yamaha rider to win the first two opening races since Wayne Gardner back in 1990
Valentino Rossi completed his 350^th Grand Prix race strong in second position
Cal Crutchlow kept his composure finished in P3 after battling it out with Rossi

It was a great race day for both Movistar Yamaha MotoGP riders, Maverick Vinales and Valentino Rossi. After crossing the line in first place, Vinales became the first Yamaha rider to win the first two MotoGP rounds since Wayne Gardner back in 1990. (more…)

Moto2: Morbidelli makes it Two for Two in Argentina

Franco Morbidelli (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) became the first Italian to win back to back Moto2 races
Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Ajo) salvaged second spot after Alex Marquez crashed out of the race in the final lap
Thomas Luthi (CarXpert Interwetten) completed the podium spot 15 seconds behind Morbidelli

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It’s a day filled with mixed emotions for the Moto2 EG 0,0 Marc VDS when both of their riders were heading for a one-two finish on top of the podium when all of a sudden Alex Marquez suffered a horrific crash in the very final lap. Franco Morbidelli came out on top (again!) after a very good start in the beginning of the race. (more…)

Moto3: Joan Mir makes it two in a Row

Joan Mir (Leopard Racing) continued his perfect season with his second straight Moto3 win
John McPhee (British Talent Team) stayed in second after a few great battles with the top five riders
Jorge Martin (Del Consa Gresini Moto3) completed the podium in third spot

It was Joan Mir from the Leopard Racing outfit who took the second Moto3 race of the season with a stunning victory at the Argentina GP. After a poor performance during qualifying on Saturday, Mir only managed to start today’s Moto3 race in 16^th position but made a stunning comeback from behind. (more…)

2017 Vyrus 986 M2 Street Version Price Announced – €37,940 (RM178,270)

The 2017 Vyrus 986 M2 Street Version is priced at €37,940 for the complete bike and €27,930 for the street bike kit
Powered by a Honda CBR600RR engine, the bike also contains parts and technology directly taken from WorldSBK and MotoGP
Super limited to only 50 units worldwide

According to reliable source over at Asphalt & Rubber, Vyrus has contacted and informed them with news regarding their official price for the 2017 Vyrus M2 Street Version. The set price for those interested in owning one of the exclusive and exotic piece of rolling art has been set at €37,940 (around RM178,270 after direct conversion). Yikes! (more…)

MotoGP 2017: Marquez Starts from Pole Position in Argentina GP

2016 MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was the only rider to go below the 1 minute 48 second mark
Karel Abraham shocked everyone after battling for pole position with the MotoGP champion
Brit rider Cal Crutchlow was only 0.003 seconds behind Abraham, putting him in P3 for the Argentina GP race later today

It was a wet and very interesting MotoGP qualifying session with a surprising grid line up to match. After a series of unpredictable results, the reigning MotoGP champion, Marc Marquez from the Repsol Honda squad came up on top after clocking in a blistering 1:47.512. Marquez was the only rider yesterday who ran a sub 1 minute 48 seconds. The track was so wet that this happened when Marquez tried to practice his start. (more…)

Suter Withdraws from Isle of Man TT 2017

Suter recently made the announcement regarding the withdrawal due to personnel shortage
The Suter MMX 500 aka “The Beast” was the only two-stroke motorcycle that competed in last year’s Isle of Man Pokerstars Senior TT race

Suter recently broke news with their announcement of withdrawing from the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy for 2017. This came to a shock for a lot of folks considering that their highly anticipated two-stroke Suter MMX 500 aka “The Beast” made its debut in last year’s race placing 34^th in the 2016 PokerStars Senior TT race. (more…)

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Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) became the first Yamaha rider to win the first two opening races since Wayne Gardner back in 1990

Valentino Rossi completed his 350th Grand Prix race strong in second position

Cal Crutchlow kept his composure finished in P3 after battling it out with Rossi

Franco Morbidelli (EG 0,0 Marc VDS) became the first Italian to win back to back Moto2 races

Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Ajo) salvaged second spot after Alex Marquez crashed out of the race in the final lap

Thomas Luthi (CarXpert Interwetten) completed the podium spot 15 seconds behind Morbidelli

Joan Mir (Leopard Racing) continued his perfect season with his second straight Moto3 win

John McPhee (British Talent Team) stayed in second after a few great battles with the top five riders

Jorge Martin (Del Consa Gresini Moto3) completed the podium in third spot

The 2017 Vyrus 986 M2 Street Version is priced at €37,940 for the complete bike and €27,930 for the street bike kit

Powered by a Honda CBR600RR engine, the bike also contains parts and technology directly taken from WorldSBK and MotoGP

Super limited to only 50 units worldwide

2016 MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez was the only rider to go below the 1 minute 48 second mark

Karel Abraham shocked everyone after battling for pole position with the MotoGP champion

Brit rider Cal Crutchlow was only 0.003 seconds behind Abraham, putting him in P3 for the Argentina GP race later today

Suter recently made the announcement regarding the withdrawal due to personnel shortage

The Suter MMX 500 aka “The Beast” was the only two-stroke motorcycle that competed in last year’s Isle of Man Pokerstars Senior TT race

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Valentino Rossi completed his 350^th Grand Prix race strong in second position