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Rossi’s Special AGV Pista GP-R Winter Test 2017 Helmet

AGV Pista GP-R, 100% Carbon Fiber shell
Winter tribute to his hometown, Tavullia
Top of the range full face race helmet from AGV

Photo source: MCN

As we all know, the first official winter test session this year was conducted over at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) for three days from 30 January 2017 until 1 February 2017. Like every other winter test, the fans were keen and excited to have a look at what will be the special design of their beloved rider and 9 times MotoGP World Champion, Valentino Rossi. (more…)

SIC58 Squadra Corse joins Moto3 for 2017

Team created by the late Marco Simoncelli’s father, Paolo
Two riders; Tatsuki Suzuki and Tony Arbolino

The SIC58 Squadra Corse will finally make their official appearance on the world stage by joining the Moto3 category for the 2017 season. The squad debut their livery design last week at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli. (more…)

2017 Honda RC213V Livery Revealed

Classic Repsol Honda colours
New “big bang” engine
New SC-Project exhausts

Repsol Honda has taken off the wraps to unveil their latest machineries for the 2017 MotoGP season. The all-new Repsol Honda RC213V might look very similar like the previous season but it has definitely gone through quite a few changes in order to be more competitive this year. (more…)

Guy Martin Returns to Isle of Man TT for 2017!

Guy Martin will race for the factory Honda Racing team
John McGuiness’s new team mate
Will race on the new Honda CBR100RR Fireblade SP2

Yes, you read that right. After a long hiatus away from road racing, Guy Martin has finally agreed to get into the Isle of Man TT action again this year. This time around, he will be racing for the factory Honda Racing team after being approached by Honda Racing boss, Neil Tuxworth. (more…)

Shell Advance Launches New Range of Scooter Oils

Two new Shell Advance Scooter engine oils & a scooter gear oil
Embedded with PurePlus Technology and Active and Active Cleansing Technology
Better engine cleaning, oxidation stability & viscosity

It can’t be denied that scooters are probably one of the most popular types of two wheel transportation known to man. About 11% of an estimated of 12 million motorcycles comprises of scooters alone. That’s about 1.2 million scooters running around Malaysia right now. With that in mind, Shell took the opportunity to cater to this specific group of motorists with the introduction of their new range of Shell Advance scooter oils. (more…)

MotoGP Winter Test 2017 – Vinales Fastest in Sepang

Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha) set the overall fastest time (again!) at 1:59.368
Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda) just 0.138 seconds behind Vinales
Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team) third fastest on board the Desmo GP17
ALL top 10 riders separated within 0.404 seconds!

It was a hard-fought battle yesterday but the newly-appointed Movistar Yamaha rider, Maverick Vinales, set the fastest time again out of all the riders in the past three days. With a blistering time of 1:59.368, Vinales took the top spot in his 40^th lap out of 72 around the Sepang International Circuit (SIC). (more…)