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KTM’s Stefan Pierer Gobbles Up 25% of MV Agusta
News

KTM’s Stefan Pierer Gobbles Up 25% of MV Agusta

By Jensen Beeler 11/03/2022 9 Comments
The BMW M1000RR Superbike Takes Another Step Forward for 2023
Bikes

The BMW M1000RR Superbike Takes Another Step Forward for 2023

By Jensen Beeler 10/11/2022 9 Comments
The BMW S1000RR Gets Wings and Updates for the 2023 Model Year
Bikes

The BMW S1000RR Gets Wings and Updates for the 2023 Model Year

By Jensen Beeler 09/29/2022 8 Comments

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We’re Back, Baby!

By Shahin Alvandi 04/01/2025 25 Comments

Asphalt & Rubber is back! With a fresh new author, and a fresh new perspective on the motorcycle industry. You may recognize Shahin Alvandi from some esteemed weekly-ish podcasts, and he’ll be at the helm of A&R going forward.

MotoGP

Predicting MotoGP Race Outcomes, Which Session Matters Most?

By David Emmett 11/29/2022 6 Comments

In this his latest analysis, David crunches the numbers to see how good MotoGP’s FP4 sessions are at predicting the race-winner on Sunday.

A&R Pro

As the Honda Transalp Arrives, Wherefore Are Thou Africa Twin?

By Jensen Beeler 11/08/2022 4 Comments

For our A&R Pro readers, a hot-take on the debut of the Honda Transalp and what it means for Big Red’s venerable ADV bike: the Honda Africa Twin.

Bikes

The Honda XL750 Transalp Finally Returns

By Jensen Beeler 11/08/2022 25 Comments

After much expectation and waiting, the Honda Transalp returns to Big Red’s lineup as a 755cc middleweight ADV machine.

WSBK

Does WorldSBK Need a Minimum Combined Bike/Rider Weight?

By David Emmett 11/08/2022 7 Comments

Rider/bike weights are the talk of WorldSBK right now. David weighs-in on the subject with his analysis and how new rules could tip the scales.

Rumors

Bimota About to Debut a “TERA” Supercharged Adventure Bike?

By Jensen Beeler 11/07/2022 6 Comments

Our spies tell us that the new Bimota Tera is about to debut at EICMA. It is a 200hp+ fire-breathing ADV bike with a funny front-end. Prepare yourselves.

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A&R Pro

As the Honda Transalp Arrives, Wherefore Are Thou Africa Twin?

By Jensen Beeler 11/08/2022 4 Comments

For our A&R Pro readers, a hot-take on the debut of the Honda Transalp and what it means for Big Red’s venerable ADV bike: the Honda Africa Twin.

KTM’s Stefan Pierer Gobbles Up 25% of MV Agusta
11/03/2022 9 Comments
Harley-Davidson Sold 2,500 Pan Americas in the USA Last Year
02/03/2022 9 Comments
EICMA Debrief: EICMA Is Dead, Long Live EICMA
11/24/2021 9 Comments
EICMA 2021 Preview – What to Expect in Milan
11/22/2021 2 Comments

MotoGP

MotoGP

Predicting MotoGP Race Outcomes, Which Session Matters Most?

By David Emmett 11/29/2022 6 Comments

In this his latest analysis, David crunches the numbers to see how good MotoGP’s FP4 sessions are at predicting the race-winner on Sunday.

Repsol Extend Sponsorship Deal With HRC Through 2024
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MotoGP Preview of the Valencia GP: Can Anyone Stop The Ducatis?
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MotoGP Preview of the Thailand GP: Differences Between Europe & Japan
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Kazakhstan Set to Join the Provisional MotoGP Calendar for 2023
09/29/2022

WSBK

WSBK

Does WorldSBK Need a Minimum Combined Bike/Rider Weight?

By David Emmett 11/08/2022 7 Comments

Rider/bike weights are the talk of WorldSBK right now. David weighs-in on the subject with his analysis and how new rules could tip the scales.

Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 276 – WorldSBK at Assen
05/11/2022
Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 256 – Interview with Neil Hodgson
12/17/2021
Paddock Pass Podcast Episode 255 – WorldSBK 2021 Review
12/08/2021
Provisional 2022 WorldSBK Calendar Released with 12+1 Rounds
11/29/2021

Racing

Racing

Brad Binder and KTM Break the Kyalami Lap Record, In The Most South African Way Possible

By Jensen Beeler 08/19/2022 10 Comments

Come have a laugh and watch Brad Binder break the motorcycle lap record at Kyalami.

Suzuki Makes MotoGP Withdrawal Official, And Also Leaves EWC
07/21/2022
Video: Ducati Explains the Tech and Ethos of Its MotoE Project
06/30/2022
FIM North America Bans Russian Riders from AMA Events
03/10/2022
FIM Suspends Russian and Belarusian Athletes & Officials
03/07/2022

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MotoGP Unlimited Review: A Series that Deserved Better

By David Emmett 03/14/2022 48 Comments

The MotoGP Unlimited documentary is finally on Amazon Prime, and David has some tough criticisms in his review for the series’ rollout and debut.

Gone Riding: Ducati Multistrada V4 Pikes Peak
12/14/2021
What It’s Like to Ride the 2022 Ducati Panigale V4 S, A Review
12/05/2021
Gone Riding: 2022 Ducati Panigale V4
11/29/2021
What It’s Like to Ride the Ducati Streetfighter V2, A Review
11/19/2021

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Dirt

Alpinestars Debuts A Standalone Airbag System for Off-Road Use

By Jensen Beeler 01/10/2022 9 Comments

The Alpinestars Tech-Air OFF-ROAD V2 is the first publicly available airbag system for off-road riders. It is coming later this year, with a price tag of $900.

Alpinestars Tech-Air Airbags Get Updated & Expanded for 2022
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12/13/2021
LEGO Releases a BMW M1000RR Superbike Technic Set
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