MotoGP

As MotoGP title protagonists Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia both admitted a risk-averse approach to this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, the likes of Pedro Acosta, Marc Marquez and others are eyeing an opportunity to grab victory. Martin (Pramac Ducati) leads factory Ducati rider Bagnaia by 10 points heading into the final quartet of races. And in Thursday’s press conference at…

The factory Honda rider discusses his maiden camapign with the Japanese brand, becoming a father for the first time and looks ahead to the future  read more www.motogp.com

From fearing his MotoGP™ career was over before a lifeline with Yamaha, to his love of fishing, the Aussie casts the line and gets reel with us!  read more www.motogp.com

In a major move that no one could have possibly anticipated, Energica, the electric motorcycle company with the biggest growth potential in our markets has fallen silent.  This news comes on the heels of Brembo’s recent move to acquire Öhlins Racing, making this week the single most surprising unit of Q4.  Here’s a short explanation of the rest of the…

MotoGP is gearing up for the Australian Grand Prix. With just four races left in the season, the championship fight is hotting up between leader Jorge Martin just 10 ahead of second-placed Francesco Bagnaia.  A similar battle was unfolding between the pair last season and, by the 2023 Australian GP, Bagnaia was leading Martin in the championship by 18 points. Martin…

From the epic MotoGP™ title fight to all the silverware up for grabs, get up to speed with all the news as we go Down Under!  read more www.motogp.com

With just 10 points separating the top two contenders, this race promises to be a pivotal moment in the championship battle. Reigning champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) has narrowed the gap to Jorge Martin (Prima Pramac Racing) after a spectacular double victory at Motegi. The pressure is mounting as both riders seek their first win at Phillip Island, a…

The Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica has officially declared that it is ceasing operations and entering bankruptcy proceedings, ending speculation about the company’s precarious financial situation. After reducing its workforce by around 70% recently, among other measures to tighten its purse strings, the famed Italian electric motorcycle maker’s board made the decision to enter bankruptcy proceedings after its latest meeting…

Former MotoGP star Jorge Lorenzo believes Marc Marquez now displays more respect towards rivals while battling with them on track, having initially found his antics to be “very aggressive”. Lorenzo was one of Marquez’s main rivals during his golden period in the 2010s, with the pair even becoming team-mates at Honda in the former’s final season in 2019. Their careers…

You’re not interested enough in social media to follow several hundred drivers, team managers, technicians and teams, but you don’t like to miss any of the little stories that animate MotoGP (Moto2 and Moto3), the World SBK and the other categories? This daily column is made for you, early in the morning, to start the day off right while waiting for…

Relive the triple header as MotoGP™ raced from Misano to Mandalika to Motegi, with Pecco Bagnaia and Jorge Martin trading blows in a heated title fight  read more www.motogp.com

– First-ever electric Royal Enfield teased – Global unveil on 4 November – Likely to carry Classic tag Royal Enfield is finally entering the world of electric motorcycles. It will unveil its first-ever electric motorcycle on 4 November – a day before the 2024 EICMA show begins. BikeWale was the first publication to bring you the exclusive production-ready picture of…

Marc Marquez has conceded that his 2024 MotoGP title hopes are all but gone with five rounds to go. The Gresini Racing Ducati rider recently began a late-season charge with grand prix wins in Aragon and San Marino, but an engine failure in Indonesia last Sunday has left him trailing series leader Jorge Martin by 78 points. A maximum of…

Four rounds to go with the title fight on a knife’s edge. Our visit to Australia is going to be unmissable  read more www.motogp.com

From cracking mentally last season to leading a gripping Championship chase in 2024, the #89 reflects on his growth on and off track and what lies ahead  read more www.motogp.com

Unlike several manufacturers, CFMOTO has yet to introduce any electric motorcycles to the European and Western markets, although it already has its own electric brand in Asia. In an interview with InMoto.it, Luca Paletti, press manager at Padana Sviluppo, was asked about the manufacturer’s stance on electric motorcycles. He replied: ‘CFMOTO has its own electric brand, Zeeho, and currently offers…

Reigning MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Team) led current points leader Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) on the timesheets in a rain-hit Free Practice 1 for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. Another two Ducatis rounded out the top four in a session in which running was limited by two showers that caused the riders to spend long periods sitting…

EV startups are hard. That’s just a fact of life.  Whenever you’re trying to build something from scratch, it’s going to take a lot of blood, sweat, tears, and most of all money to get something up off the ground. Even with investors pouring billions into the space looking for the next hottest thing. But when you combine building something…

Aprilia MotoGP technical director Romano Albesiano is set to switch to Japanese rival Honda from the start of the 2025 season, while former KTM technical director Fabiano Sterlacchini will take his place at Noale immediately after the final race of 2024. Both moves were announced just as the MotoGP bikes were heading onto the circuit for second practice at the…