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MotoGP

Alex Marquez Explains Why He Held Back on Brother Marc at Phillip Island

Alex Marquez says he judged a pass on title contender Marc Marquez in the Australian sprint to be too risky, according to Motorsport.com.

MotoGP

Phillip Island Grid Thins as Fernandez Sits Out Australian MotoGP

Raul Fernandez is out of the Australian Grand Prix, leaving 18 of 22 riders to start Sunday at Phillip Island, with both factory Honda HRC riders among the absentees.

MotoGP

Martin Ruled Out of Australian MotoGP After Sprint Crash

Title contender Jorge Martin will miss Sunday's Australian Grand Prix after a high-speed sprint crash left him with a forearm fracture, his team said.

Culture

A Honda City Turbo II and Motocompo Pairing Is Up for Sale

RideApart reports that a Honda City Turbo II and its Motocompo companion scooter are being offered together, a rare chance for collectors.

New Bikes

Harley-Davidson's 2024 Road Glide Gets a Major Overhaul

According to Ultimate Motorcycling, the 2024 Road Glide brings a new engine, a shark-nose fairing, a TFT display, and revised suspension to a long-running bagger.

MotoGP

Honda Without Factory Bikes at Phillip Island as Marini Sits Out

Luca Marini will miss the Australian Grand Prix after an illness left him unable to ride through Friday's practice, leaving Honda without factory machines.

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Marquez Rises From Early Crash to Claim Wet Pole at Phillip Island

Marc Marquez recovered from an early crash to take pole for the wet Australian MotoGP, beating brother Alex by 1.493 seconds, according to Motorsport.com.

Electric

Shipping an Electric Car: The Details That Can Derail a Pickup

A webBikeWorld writer outlines the electric-vehicle shipping details that can delay or reschedule a pickup, starting with battery charge levels.

MotoGP

Marquez and Bezzecchi Trade Blame After Bizarre Australian GP Practice Crash

Alex Marquez says Marco Bezzecchi miscalculated a move that led to a collision in Australian Grand Prix practice, according to Motorsport.com.

New Bikes

BMW Pushes Its RR Sportbike Line Down to 420cc With the 2027 F 450 RR

BMW is extending its RR supersport line to 420cc with the 2027 F 450 RR, a parallel-twin model priced at $7,815 and due at U.S. dealers in summer 2027.

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Martin Struggles at Phillip Island as Aprilia Sets the Early Pace

Jorge Martin was the slowest Aprilia in Friday practice at the Australian Grand Prix, while Marco Bezzecchi led the opening day of running.

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MotoGP riders press for guarantees before a rushed Qatar return

MotoGP riders reportedly met with championship executives at Phillip Island to seek guarantees before agreeing to race in Qatar in two weeks.

New Bikes

Yamaha Adds Legend Blue to Its Color Lineup Following Neon White

Yamaha has unveiled Legend Blue, a new color option that follows its Neon White reveal, according to RideApart.

MotoGP

Honda's 2027 MotoGP Line-Up Nears Decision as Quartararo Pairing Takes Shape

Crash.net reports that Honda's 2027 MotoGP rider decision is imminent, with Fabio Quartararo expected at HRC and David Alonso heading to LCR.

MotoGP

Yamaha Boss Warns MotoGP Not to Lose Its Core Fans

Yamaha's MotoGP chief says the series must avoid alienating loyal fans as Liberty Media pushes to broaden MotoGP's appeal and reach new markets.

MotoGP

Twenty Years On, Estoril's Razor-Thin MotoGP Finish Still Resonates

Motorsport.com marks the 2006 Estoril race, where Toni Elias won his only premier-class race in a finish the outlet calls the closest in MotoGP history.

Racing

Paralyzed Rider Sets 200 mph Record on Turbocharged Hayabusa

A paralyzed motorcyclist has set a 200 mph top speed record on a turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa after more than 11 years of work toward the goal.

MotoGP

Riders Say 850cc MotoGP Bikes Will Be Less Punishing and More Fun

MotoGP riders report that the next-generation 850cc machines feel lighter and less physically demanding than today's 1000cc prototypes ahead of next year's debuts.

Culture

MotoGP Rider Pedro Acosta Tries Off-Road Side-by-Sides Against F1's Oscar Piastri

MotoGP rider Pedro Acosta and F1 driver Oscar Piastri swapped their usual machines for off-road Segway side-by-sides, a head-to-head on unfamiliar ground.

MotoGP

Phillip Island stays open for racing after MotoGP and WorldSBK exit

Phillip Island will lose MotoGP and World Superbike, but the Victorian circuit is set to host Supercars from 2027, according to Motorsport.com.

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