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MotoGP: Maverick Vinales Fastest on Day 2 of #AusTest2017

Vinales the only rider to run below 1 minute 29 seconds
Almost half a second faster than Marc Marquez
Crutchlow made strong progress as third fastest of Day 2

Maverick Vinales (Movistar Yamaha MotoGP) stunned the field when he clocked a 1:28:847 on his 21^st lap early yesterday. He was the only rider to go sub 1 minute 29 seconds at one of the most challenging tracks in the MotoGP calendar. (more…)

MotoGP: Marc Marquez Fastest on Day 1 of #AusTest 2017

Marc Marquez set the fastest time of 1:29:497 on his 53^rd lap of the day
Rossi second fastest behind Marquez by just 0.186 seconds
Iannone third fastest on board his new Suzuki GSX-RR

The weather was almost perfect apart from a few sudden gusts of wind when the 2016 MotoGP™ World Champion completed Day 1 of testing at Phillip Island with the fastest time of the day. Out of the 68 laps completed by the Spaniard, Marquez clocked in the best lap of the day on his 53^rd lap at 1:29:497. (more…)

MotoGP: Honda still struggling with engine problems

Honda’s new ‘big bang’ firing configuration
Still lacking in corner exit speed
More work needed of the RC213V

With the move from the conventional ‘screamer’ engine to a more update ‘big bang’ engine firing order, the boys over and Repsol Honda are still haunted with the issues they have been struggling with for the past two seasons. When Marc Marquez was asked about the new engine configuration, he stated that the problem is still present even with the new engine. (more…)

MotoGP: Stoner confident with Ducati without winglets

Casey Stoner set fastest time in Day 1 of Sepang Winter Test
Improved handling of the Desmosedici GP17 with new fairings
More design updates before the finalized version in Qatar

After the 2017 Winter Testing at the Sepang International Circuit just last week, we saw that the Ducati Desmosedici GP17 were just as competitive as the other bikes from Yamaha, Honda and Suzuki. In fact, Casey Stoner set the fastest time in Day 1 on board the new machinery from Ducati. (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…)

Ducati Desmosedici GP17 – A Closer Look

The latest Ducati Desmo GP17 is one of the fastest bikes on track.
Casey Stoner showed it’s incredible potential on Day 1.
‘Mysterious box’ under the rear tail said to be possible new jet exhaust propulsion system
First bike to break the 2-minute barrier during Sepang MotoGP Winter Test 2017

During the MotoGP winter test a couple of days back, we were invited by the main sponsor on the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Shell Malaysia, to the Ducati Garage Tour to have a look at what it’s like for the team and bikes in the highest level of motorcycle racing in the world. (more…)

MotoGP Malaysia 2017 Early Bird Tickets Up for Sale Now!

The 2017 Shell Malaysia MotoGP early bird tickets are open for purchase as low as RM44.25

It’s that time of the year again, folks. From now until 31 March 2017, Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is offering early bird tickets and special prices for the 2017 Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix. Don’t miss this chance to purchase the tickets at these special low offers now. Fans can grab this chance to buy the tickets from as low as RM44.25! (more…)