MotoGP’s sole tyre provider Bridgestone has selected two new rear tyre specifications for use at Phillip Island this weekend, as the World Championship heads to Australia. Widely regarded as one of the most demanding circuits on the MotoGP calendar and recognised as the fastest, Phillip Island has only one real heavy braking point on its undulating terrain. With such a stress being placed on riders and their machines, and with tyres taking the brunt of the harsh treatment, Bridgestone has brought in two all-new spec rear tyres which have been redesigned especially for the ...Read more.

Ducati and FreedomRoad Financial announceing today a "last call" for the FORZA DUCATI financing program, which concludes at the end of October. Running July 10 through October 31, the FORZA DUCATI program is significant in that it incorporates the entire Ducati lineup. This means all models and all years are eligible for 6.75% financing at terms up to 48 months, providing they are brand new and being registered for the first time. In addition to a low finance rate on the model of the customer's choice, Ducati is offering two exciting programs as an additional benefit to those purchasing ...Read more.

We wish to publish integrally the following Alstare statement on Max Neukirchner: "After his terrible crash at Monza, Max Neukirchner underwent a number of operations which then prevented him from racing for several months. He was scheduled to return at Brno, but was forced to postpone his comeback after suffering a serious injury to his vertebrae in a fall during the official tests in Imola. Max then returned to Germany to begin a programme of rehabilitation and recovery but was also then required to undergo two major operations at a clinic in Chemnitz, not far from his home. In response to ...Read more.

The AMA is pleased to announce a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign called "Think. Ride." that encourages both on-road and off-road motorcyclists and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders to think before they ride. The responsible-use messages feature actor and AMA Board of Directors member Perry King. The first phase of "Think. Ride." is a series of short videos that encourages proper safety gear and safe, responsible riding practices, and discourages impaired riding and excessive exhaust sound. Another video tells car and truck drivers to watch out for motorcyclists on the ...Read more.

Yamaha has confirmed the only changes to the 2010 Yamaha R6 are a revised ECU map and a new, longer exhaust can. Yamaha says: “For 2010 the ECU mapping has been revised, which together with a new muffler design makes for a smoother performance curve, giving a feeling of strong and effective acceleration throughout the engine speed range. The development targets for the 2010 Yamaha R6 are to be the most exciting bike to ride on the track and the most fun sport bike to ride on winding roads. For 2010, the engineers have tweaked the Yamaha R6 to provide more power in the ...Read more.

To celebrate 10 years of the Yamaha TMAX 500 maxi-scooter, the firm is released a limited-edition white version. Technically the scooter is the same 500cc parallel twin as the 2008/2009 model, but comes in white with anodised aluminium detailing and the wheels are titanium-colour with polished rims. Yamaha’s press kit says: “In 2000, the first TMAX revolutionised the scooter market. "By combining the low centre of mass that makes a scooter so easy to ride with the performance, handling and road presence of a sports touring motorcycle, Yamaha created a unique vehicle – as happy ...Read more.

The Ninja ZX-10R truly shines on the racetrack, thanks to technology developed on Kawasaki race bikes. Although designed to offer maximum performance on the circuit, the same power and handling that provide such amazing on-track performance, also make it more fun for riding on the street. The current ZX-6R debuted in 2009, featuring what was quite possibly the best sporting transmission Kawasaki has ever produced. For 2010, Kawasaki's engineers applied similar technology to the ZX-10R's gearbox, with internal modifications aimed at reducing play in the shift mechanism and providing a ...Read more.

Suzuki has released the first pictures of the 2010-spec GSX-R1000, GSX-R750 and GSX-R600, which show all three of the bikes are unchanged technically. New paint is the only change – shown here is the latest twist on the traditional blue/white GSX-R color scheme. As well as different color panels, there’s also a dark blue coating for the frame/swingarm. UK price and availability is yet to be ...Read more.