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Renewable fuels in MotoGP & WorldSBK: Challenge and reward for TotalEnergies

The 2025 MotoGP season will be upon us within a few weeks. And while cost-saving regulations limit bike development for most of the motorcycle manufacturers, fuel suppliers are relishing the chance to chase even more performance in year two of the renewable fuels era.

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This Limited Edition BMW Motorcycle Goes Crazy With Carbon, Won't Come to the US

Out of all the supersport motorcycles I’ve had the joy of riding, the BMW S 1000 RR just has to be one of my favorites. It’s a cutting-edge machine with way more power than anyone has any business having on the street. And yet, for some reason, it’s very well-mannered—even…

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Let’s Be Real, the Bimota KB998 Rimini Is Really Just A ZX-10RR On Steroids

Whenever I see a new motorcycle, regardless of its brand, the first thing I look at is its engine. Naturally, the engine is what will dictate a huge part of how a certain bike will ride. And if you’re anything like me, then chances are you associate the bike’s identity…

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Bagnaia favours Bulega over Iannone for MotoGP debut with VR46

Defending MotoGP World Champion Francesco Bagnaia has thrown his support behind WorldSBK standout Nicolo Bulega as his candidate to replace Fabio di Giannantonio at VR46 Racing for the final two events of the 2024 MotoGP season.

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Iannone set to replace di Giannantonio for MotoGP's Malaysian GP

Andrea Iannone will make a surprise MotoGP comeback replacing the injured Fabio di Giannantonio at the VR46 Ducati team for the penultimate grand prix of the 2024 season in Malaysia early next month.

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Iannone set to end MotoGP hiatus after doping ban with VR46 cameo in Malaysia

Andrea Iannone will make a surprise MotoGP comeback replacing the injured Fabio di Giannantonio at the VR46 Ducati team for the penultimate grand prix of the 2024 season in Malaysia early next month.

Autosport

Good Luck Finding a Race Weekend Like MotoAmerica

I attended a round of MotoAmerica at Laguna Seca to see what makes this racing championship so special. The answer is a lot. Here's everything you need to know.

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Bimota is Getting Real Close to Missing Homologation Rules for its Race Motorcycle

Bimota is set to race at the WSBK in 2025. But before that, it needs to bring its KB5 supersport into production.

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Is World Superbike superstar Razgatlioglu a genuine solution for a MotoGP team?

Toprak Razgatlioglu’s manager Kenan Sofuoglu says “there are teams that want” the Turkish rider in MotoGP next year despite holding a BMW World Superbike deal to the end of 2025.

Motorsport

Kawasaki Is Turning Into Bimota Racing Team For The 2025 WSBK Season

Kawasaki Racing Team is shutting down its factory WSBK effort at the end of 2024, but transitioning many members over to the new BbKRT for 2025.

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Kawasaki to shut down factory WSBK team at end of 2024

From next year, the Japanese manufacturer will not be represented with a full works team in WSBK, but will continue to have an involvement in the championship as an official partner to the resurrected Bimota operation.

Motorsport

COTA: F1 and MotoGP double-header possible but not probable

Earlier this month it was announced that Liberty Media, the American entertainment company which also owns F1, acquired an 86% stake in Dorna Sports, valuing the MotoGP, WorldSBK and MotoE promoter at €4.2 billion.

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2024 WorldSBK Will Literally Race Into The Sunset At Portimao

The WorldSBK is heading to Portimao in August 2024 where it will hold sunset races amid a summer festival backdrop.

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Ever Wonder What The Differences Between MotoGP And WorldSBK Are?

There are indeed quite a few differences between the MotoGP and WorldSBK. Let's take a look at some and gain insights from six-time world champ Jonathan Rea.

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Ex-WSBK and 500cc star Anthony Gobert dies aged 48

The news of his death was confirmed by his mother Suzanne Gobert in a heartwarming post on Facebook, where she talked about his life outside of motorsport and his struggles with addiction.

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Ducati Eyeing Motocross Supremacy With New Ducati Corse Off-Road Division

Ducati is taking off-road racing seriously as they announce the launch of Ducati Corse Off-Road.

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That's No Halloween Costume: Rea Already Testing Pata Yamaha For 2024

Two multiple moto racing world champions in their respective sports made shocking team switches in 2023. Jonathan Rea is already doing Yamaha testing for 2024.

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WSBK: New Minimum Combined Weight, Other Technical Revisions From 2024

The latest news from the WorldSBK sees the implementation of a new minimum combined weight from the 2024 season.

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MotoGP Eyeing Return To Hungary Starting 2025 Season

The MotoGP, through a partnership with Dorna Sports and HUMDA, is eying a return to Hungary, with two understudy circuits being prepped for racing.

Motorsport

Gardner gets second World Superbike season with GRT Yamaha

Gardner, the son of 1987 500cc champion Wayne, will again partner Dominique Aegerter at the satellite Yamaha squad next season.

Motorsport

Sam Lowes to make 2024 WSBK switch with Marc VDS

Lowes will ride the class-leading Ducati Panigale V4 R in the production-based category next year, joining his twin brother Alex Lowes, who recently signed a one-year contract extension with the factory Kawasaki team.

Motorsport

Kawasaki decides against factory Suzuka 8h team for 2023

The Japanese manufacturer said the decision had been made to skip the 2023 running of the event to focus its resources on its World Superbike programme.

Motorsport

Yamaha signs new Locatelli deal after Razgatlioglu's exit

The announcement follows the news that Locatelli’s team-mate and 2021 champion Toprak Razgatlioglu will leave Yamaha at the end of the current season to join rival marque BMW.

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2021 WSBK Champ Toprak Razgatlioğlu Tests The Yamaha M1 MotoGP Race Bike

2021 WorldSBK Champion Toprak Razgatlioğlu had a successful two-day test session of the MotoGP race bike Yamaha YZR-M1.

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British Superbike champion Ray secures WSBK graduation

British Superbike champion Bradley Ray will step up to World Superbike in 2023 after landing a ride with the Motoxracing Yamaha squad.

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