2014 August - Motorcycle News - Page 4

August 9, 2014

KTM RC 125 – When the start is as important as the finish

With the introduction of the RC 125, KTM leaves little excuse for youngsters and those young at heart not to get excited about the freedom and thrill that sports bikes can offer. Read the full article »


August 9, 2014

KTM Racing Signs Pauls Jonass for Five Years

KTM Racing has announced that it has signed Latvia’s Pauls Jonass as a factory rider for a five-year period from 2015 to the end of the 2019 season, Pit Beirer, Head of KTM Motorsports has confirmed. Read the full article »


August 8, 2014

Christophe Nambotin is 2014 Enduro 1 World Champion

The KTM Enduro Factory Racing Team had reason to celebrate on Sunday when French rider Christophe Nambotin added the 2014 Enduro 1 World Championship title to his trophy collection when racing at the GP of Italy in Lumezzane. Read the full article »


August 7, 2014

Tough Weekend For Tyco Suzuki at Thruxton

Round six of the British Superbike Championship at Thruxton didn’t quite produce the results or fulfil the expectations of all three Tyco Suzuki riders, but with more information logged, it’s all about forward planning for Oulton Park this coming weekend. John Hopkins produced a pair of eighth placed finishes for his weekend’s efforts, with Josh Waters […] Read the full article »


August 7, 2014

Hsu EMX125 Champion as Coldenhoff Returns

It was celebration time for Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe as Brian Hsu made sure of the team’s first EMX125 European Championship title with the RM125 by finishing second overall at the Grand Prix of Belgium and the final round of seven in the hotly contested two-stroke series. Read the full article »


August 6, 2014

Strijbos Up to 3rd After Home MXGP

Rockstar Energy Suzuki World MXGP’s Kevin Strijbos could not ascend the podium at Lommel for his home Grand Prix and the 15th round of 17 in the FIM Motocross World Championship but the Belgian did acquire 29 points for fifth position overall to move up to third place in the premier class standings. Read the full article »


August 6, 2014

Strijbos 3rd in Belgian MXGP Qualification

Humid and hot conditions made the bumpy sand of Lommel a hard place for man and machine today in practice and qualification for the Grand Prix of Belgium. Read the full article »


August 5, 2014

MASTER Security Scheme Working

Figures have just been released by the Motorcycle Industry Association which show a marked reduction in motorcycle theft in the UK. Read the full article »


August 5, 2014

Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2014

On September 28, 2014, those magnificent men on their flying machines gather for a global celebration of motorcycling, style, friendship and banter all in aid of giving a two wheel salute to prostate cancer. In over 250 cities around the world, groups of riders, all makes and models, will dress dapper and tour the town. This is the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride, a global phenomenon founded by a bunch of Australian friends in 2012 to offset the downbeat perception often linked to motorcyclists. Read the full article »


August 4, 2014

Coldenhoff Back For Belgian MX Grand Prix

Rockstar Energy Suzuki Europe’s Glenn Coldenhoff will make his comeback at this weekend’s 15th round of the FIM Motocross World Championship at Lommel. Read the full article »