Yamaha Motor Corp USA released info on its new ’10 models today, with an R1 LE model in Valentino Rossi/Fiat Yamaha MotoGP graphics heading the list. The new livery is basically the same as the MotoGP team bikes, with sponsor logos, Rossi’s famous “46” number on the nose fairing, and “The Doctor” stickers on the windscreen; there is also a replica of Rossi’s signature on top of the fuel tank. Read more…
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Yamaha introduces 2010 YZF-R1 LE with Rossi graphics
10
Sep
Rossi Donkey Helmet!
10
Sep
Valentino Rossi has always been a pretty good joker with a good self-deprecating sense of humour, one of the reasons why he is so well regarded by his fans. Read more…
Smallest Fire Fighting Vehicle
03
Jun
When the fire fighter faces the challenge of being a great distance away from the fire or narrow environment has to be navigated a Firexpress fire fighting systems mounted on a motor cycle is the right choice for the task.
Kevin Schwantz Interview
22
May
The first time I met Kevin Schwantz was at Misano in 1986. He was already on his way to becoming a superstar, with some amazing performances in the AMA series as well as showing us what he could do at the Transatlantic Match races that same year on the GSX-R750. He was lanky, he was blond and we were both testing the last of the square-four Suzuki RG500s and both desperate to get into 500 GPs. I guess that’s why we were polite to each other, but wary of one another too. But we both made the grade and actually became team-mates at Suzuki for 1990 after I was drafted in to replace Kevin Magee, who was injured at the beginning of the season. One of the big things I remember about Kevin is he used to throw stuff around the garage when things weren’t going too well, which is why I used to keep my helmet on… With some of the questions I asked him for this interview, I stuck my AGV back on again, but he’s a bit more relaxed now, unlike me who’s doing his first superstar interview – even if it is with a mate…