2014 August - Motorcycle News - Page 3

August 16, 2014

Suzuki Dominates Sentul Indoprix

Suzuki riders dominated the third round of the Indoprix Championship at Sentul International Karting Circuit in Indonesia with a one-two-three in the 150cc Sport class. Read the full article »


August 15, 2014

Top World Championship experience for young riders

KTM went to the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship in Lierneux, Belgium last weekend with the KTM Junior Race Service for 14 young riders from outside Europe. Being offered a fully supported service at Factory Racing level allowed the young competitors to concentrate completely on their races and have the maximum learning experience from the event. Read the full article »


August 14, 2014

Successful surgery for de Dycker

Ken De Dycker has undergone surgery to remove a plate that had been inserted in his left wrist, following an accident on the track at Lommel on December 21. Read the full article »


August 13, 2014

BMW Motorrad: Sales at 8.5% above previous year as of July.

With 11,661 vehicles sold, BMW Motorrad posted its best ever July result in July 2014. As compared to the record month of the previous year (11,241 units), 3.7% more motorcycles and maxi scooters were supplied to customers. As of July, worldwide sales likewise reached a new all-time high at 82,639 units sold, an increase of 8.5% (previous year: 76,128 units). Read the full article »


August 13, 2014

Smiths Triumph Continued Winning Ways At Oulton

The Gloucester-based Smiths Triumph Racing Team maintained station at the top of the Motorpoint British Supersport Championship following a weekend at Oulton Park with Billy McConnell taking a win and team-mate Graeme Gowland scoring a brace of podiums. Read the full article »


August 12, 2014

Hsu & Rockstar Energy Suzuki World Champions!

Brian Hsu capped a fantastic week of achievement by comfortably claiming the FIM Junior Motocross World Championship on his RM125 in Belgium on Sunday. Read the full article »


August 12, 2014

Waters Battles for Oulton Park Podium

Following his maiden British Superbike Championship victory at Brands Hatch last month Josh Waters finally came of age in his short BSB career to date with three impressive finishes during the weekend’s triple header at Oulton Park. Read the full article »


August 11, 2014

Solid 1st Day at Oulton BSB for Tyco Suzuki

John Hopkins and Josh Waters opened their Oulton Park British Superbike Championship triple-header weekend with sixth and eighth places in Saturday opening race of three at the Cheshire venue as Taylor Mackenzie took eighth place in the Supersport sprint race. Read the full article »


August 11, 2014

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing 1-2 in MXGP of Belgium

A massive storm may have broken over circuit at Lommel in the closing stages of the MXGP of Belgium on Sunday but nothing dampened the spirits of the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team after Tony Cairoli and Ken de Dycker picked up a 1-2 overall in the 15th round of the Motocross World Championship. British rider Shaun Simpson finished overall third to make it a clean podium sweep for the Austrian brand in the big class. Read the full article »


August 10, 2014

Impressive ride for Grégory Leblanc at Suzuka 8 Hour

Grégory Leblanc had an impressive ride with the Kawasaki Trick Star team at the Suzuka 8 hour race. Read the full article »