I very much appreciate people who read my reviews and I know that they often try to learn some new tricks by reading the “Test Drive” section. Because of that, I would like to help them (that is you) to get as much online information as they can before starting to ride.
Because I have recently done some previews (no test drive, that is) as the bikes are 2009 model years and become available this october, I invite you do do your own skill deeloping by attending a profesional riding school.
Rich Lafferty Racing and Riding School is a nice start as you can evolve fast and get to racing. That is the interesting part, isn’ it?
This is the first school that brings immediate enjoyment and the best is that it addresses to both children and adults, so parents, if you feel like being worry-free, this is one good solution.
They also have a “Tips and Tricks” on their section on their website from which you can download free information in order to gather skills faster.
It would seem that the multiple world champion Formula One can’t get enough of racing motorcycles. Michael Schumacher has decided to step up his racing efforts by competing in the 8 hours endurance race at Oschersleben, Germany (link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorsport_Arena_Oschersleben) on the 9th of August.
Schumacher has been riding different motorcycles in different races, trying to get a feel of which type of race suits him the best. He has even gone down once or twice, so he is riding his bikes at the limit. He’s been seen riding on a Ducati, KTM, Triumph and in this 8 hour endurance race, he’ll be on a Honda. Too bad for him that Ferrari still don’t manufacturer motorcycles. The Ducati would be the closest thing to a Ferrari motorcycle, and he’s even had a go at Casey Stoner’s MotoGP bike.
It’s not the first time Schumacher is riding motorcycles; he’s a very passionate rider, and has owned many different brands. But it is the first time that he’s riding in races, since his F1 contract forbade him to ride in any other race that was not endorsed by the Lords of F1. So now he’s enjoying himself. It’s a hobby, a way to keep the adrenaline flowing.
There have been many rumors that he would compete in the MotoGP arena, but apart from the fact that it’s not feasible, he’s already stated categorically that he’ll never race professionally. The same applies to the follow-up rumor that he was going to race in the SuperBike category. Again false, denied by the man himself.
In the mean time, Schumi has been hired by German helmet manufacturer Schuberth to develop a new motorcycle helmet. So not only is he living up his passion, he’s also going to ensure that we remain safe in ours.< > More
Today, at Laguna Seca, home racer Colin Edwards will announce that he will sign its contract with Tech 3 Yamaha Team. How do we know that? Well, the last time I checked we were not predictors, but there has been done some negotiating last week at the rain-hit German GP at Sachsenring and the positive conclusions are to be announced today.
Even though the Texan has a great evolution in this year’s MotoGP Championship for Herve Poncharal’s squad (two podiums and a pole position) it initially considered to quit the premier class and race in America. But it seems that the tough negotiators at Yamaha can make anybody reconsider their options.
Colin Edwards will make team with British riders James Toseland, so Yamaha’s expecting a successful 2009 MotoGP.
Poncharal didn’t lost much time as it renewed its contract with Yamaha for two more years at the same race.
Although the Laguna Seca MotoGP is this weekend, let’s have a look at the other US based MotoGP race; the Indianapolis MotoGP held on the 14th of September. The Indianapolis circuit is a globally known circuit thanks to the Indy 500 races. There aren’t many people in the world not to have heard of the race, and therefore, having the MotoGP race there is a very good thing indeed.
There’s an international motorcycle charity group, called Riders, who help African nations by supplying (...) > More
Dave Hastings had almost made it on top of the hill in the second day, but bad luck stroke right at the end. Imagine how he must of felt when he seen victory, reached its hands to grab it and it vanished. But hey, that’s hill climbing.
Competition riders, especially the ones who dedicate their lives to motocross, ride either for the joy of winning and if that never happens, at least they had a great time doing what they know best. What I know is that the adrenaline rush pushes them to the highest culms of success and the ones that reach that point often say that they ride to be remembered.
Such a motocross rider is Brad Lackey, one of the first racers in the United States. His career unreeled in the 1970s and 1980s (...) > More
Just like Yamaha and Kawasaki, Suzuki also introduces the 2009 dirt bike range, but the models who have actually been revised are the RM-Z450, RM-Z250 and RM85. The Japanese maker focused on increasing the levels of fun, excitement and competitive so that they would like up to the start line with a clear purpose in mind: winning!
With sharpened looks and even sharper performance, this trio announces yet another successful year at Suzukis and this can’t be passed unnoticed. So you will see an increasing number of previews posted on the site, mostly concerning models of the makers I’ve just mentioned in this short news.
Honda hasn’t yet come up with any news relating its 2009 dirt bikes, but it is supposed to do so very soon. Stay tuned and give us your feedback.
A week ago we announced the launch of Yamaha’s dirt and trail bikes, something that apparently determined Kawasaki to step up and offer the best it can, under the name of KX.
Pilots can now start training for the two most important classes in the AMA Championships and it is terrible important for them to do so as the bikes are completely revised and will perform with even more brilliancy out where it all depends on speed, balance, weight and sharpness.
We also mentioned about a few Yamaha models the fact that they have pretty much no competition as the other 2009’s weren’t on the scene yet so we would have to take that back.
Purely designed for racing, the KX450F and KX250F make the most important entry after their launch a few years back and we must take them in consideration and give them the credit they need. Reshaped, restyled and reengineered, these two will be on the scene for a long time, and it is always good to start with the right foot even with each revision, not necessarily brand new introductions.
Auto shows often try to hit a big punch in the motorcycle industry, but it seems that this time they liked being kinder with the Ducati 999 and have it prove its amazing performance against the millisecond-comparable Lamborghini Gallardo. What is not comparable are the prices so a playboy would go for the yellow rocket and a speed enthusiast will start goggling for motorcycle gear.
After the Catalunya weekend, Casey Stoner together with Ducati Marlboro Team concentrated on getting the best out of the Desmosedici GP9. It is the first time Stoner tested the new bike and the feedback is very positive. > More
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