A new season will soon be starting. This week has seen the MotoGP boys testing the machines in Sepang that they will be racing this year. As expected Casey Stoner has ended the first test leading by a good margin. He has ove 0.7 of a second over his nearest rival Jorge Lorenzo. He is closely followed by Dani Padrosa and Ben Spies. Valentino Ross is the fastest of the Ducati’s in fifth. Continue reading
Here is the Bikesite Quiz for February. This months Quiz is a special on 125cc racing as this class no longer exists in world championship motorcycle road racing. It is also the first time the quiz has been made for mobile phone access. How did you do with last months Quiz?
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Bikesite.org.uk will have been running for one year during January. During this first year we have had over 47,000 visitors, 11,000 of those in December alown. We would like to thanks everyone who has viewed the site and contributed. If you have enjoyed viewing the site and its content please let us know, your feedback is very helpful to us in planning what we do next. Continue reading
The first quiz of 2012. Bikesite would like to wish all of our visitors during the year a very happy new year and we look forward to hearing from you and hopefully receiving some content from you during the coming year How did you do with last months Quiz?
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It looks like there could be more rule changes to come for MotoGP. Dorna are talking to the three remaining factories Honda, Ducati and Yamaha about possibly restricting the maximum RPM of the engine to 16,000 rpm and introducing a controlled ECU. Does this not go against the spirit of MotoGP. These machines a supposed to be prototypes and experimental machines, not road bike restricted by regulations.
Is MotoGP getting one step closer to F1. If so i will no longer be watching. The most famous machine from history were the one’s that didn’t have to comply to rules, machines like the Guzzi V8, Honda six and V4 Yamaha 125′s and 250′s. MotoGP is getting closer to World Superbikes. Or what about ProAm racing for those of you who can remember that far back.
MotoGP racing is expensive and there is no way of getting around that. Without regulation the manufacturer with the biggest bank balance wins. Will changing the rules make this any different?
For me MotoGP is about the machines, the machines you can’t see anywhere else. If they are going to be more like Superbikes why not just go to see Superbikes.
Following the crash between Rossi and Stoner at Jerez many things have been said. Stoner came off far worse than Rossi did from the incident and was understandably very upset over walking away from the race with no points. What made it worse was that the marshals helped Rossi restart and didn’t offer the same assistance to Stoner. Well there is not much that can be done about that other than stop any assistance being given to the riders (same as endurance races), I don’t think that would go down to well. Since then further comments have been said by both parties. Continue reading
December is here and its almost Christmas so here is the last quiz of the year. Bikesite would like to wish all of our visitors during the year a very merry Christmas and a happy new year and we look forward to hearing from you and hopefully receiving some content from you during the coming yearHow did you do with last months Quiz?
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Well another year over, the last MotoGP race of 2011. Its also the last 800cc MotoGP race and Loris Capirossi’s last proffesional motorcycle race as he retires at the end of this race. All riders gave their own tributes to Marco Simoncelli who tragically died two weeks ago doing what he loved most “riding a MotoGP bike”. Kevin Schwantz lead a lap of remembrance to Marco followed by all the riders from each GP class. They all stopped short of the start line where the family of Marco Simoncelli had gathered along with many other to pay tribute to Marco not with a minutes silence but with a two minutes of chaos and noise as requested by Marco’s family, Marco just wasn’t the quite type. Continue reading
Well here we are again and we are into November already and its time for a new Quiz. How did you do with last months Quiz?
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Marco Simoncelli dies from injuries sustained in second lap crash. MotoGP has lost one of its greatest rising stars. Marco has always been a hard rider often not making the best of friends with his hard overtaking manoeuvres but every rider and MotoGP supporter is shocked by his loss. MotoGP will not be the same without him.
The Malaysian GP had gotten under way with Casey Stoner making the break in to the first turn and pulling out a 1 second lead on the first lap. On lap two going in to turn 11 Marco Simoncelli lost the front end of his Honda and the bike and rider turned in to the path of the following riders. Marco was hit by Colin Edwards, Valentino Rossi who was along side Colin at the time was forced off the circuit but managed to stay on his machine. The force of the impact between Colin’s bike and Marco knocked Marco’s helmet off and the race was stopped. After being transported by ambulance to the medical centre where efforts were made to resuscitate him. Unfortunately they were unable to and Marco died of the injuries sustained in the accident. Everyone involve with bikesite wish extend our deepest condolences to Marco’s family, friends, supporters and team at this tragic loss.
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Who is the greatest motorcycle racer of all time?
At present the media states that Valentino Rossi is the most successful rider ever with over 100 grand prix wins. To me the most successful rider is the one who has won the largest number of world titles that being Giacomo Agostini with 15 titles. I don’t think you can work this on the number of grand prix wins as there are greater number of races each year now than there used to be. Continue reading
Police will get powers to fine careless drivers, rather than taking them to
court, as part of a government strategy to make Britain’s roads safer. This will put the choice of who to fine in the police officers hands leaving this system open to misuse. Continue reading
Dani Pedrosa lead the race for a couple of laps before he was passed by Casey Stoner. Dani Pedrosa stook with Casey Stoner for several laps until Stoner pulled away. Continue reading
Each month we will publish a quiz for you to test your knowledge.
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Superbike Race
Well it’s that time of year again, IOM TT week 2011. The first race was the Dainese Superbike TT Race over 6 laps. It was won by John McGuinness riding a Honda at a speed of 127.87 mph. The fastest lap of the race was set by Bruce Anstey also riding a Honda at 131.378mph. Cameron Donald was second and Gary Johnson took third both riding Honda’s. The first none Honda finisher was Michael Dunlop in 5th on a Kawasaki. Continue reading
It sounds like everyone thought this race was boring “Never has motogp been so boring….No battles by the front runners…just follow me leader…” Almost a lights to flag victory for Stoner. MotoGP2 does nothing for me and next year MotoGP3, well i’m not holding my breath. Continue reading
Casey Stoner wins very wet race at Silverstone. Jorge Lorenzo lead the pack in to the first bend but was passed by Casey Stoner and Andrea Dovizioso before the end of the first lap. During the early part of the race the leaders were Casey Stoner, Andrea Dovizioso, Jorge Lorenzo and Marco Simoncelli. Lorenzo crashed on lap eight as did Ben Spies. Casey Stoner was now pulling out a gap which left Andrea Dovizioso and Marco Simoncelli battling for second and third. Continue reading
Ben Spies wins his first MotoGP race with a start to finish domination of the race. The Assen MotoGP didn’t get off to the best of starts for Jorge Lorenzo as he was knocked of his bike by a crashing Marco Simoncelli both remounted and worked their way through the field. Ben Spies made the best of this by making a break on his pursuers. Casey Stoner tried hard to close the gap but was unable to do it. Continue reading
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Well we are in to a new month and its time for a new Quiz. How did you do with the June Quiz?
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The race started in a predictable manner with Casey Stoner shooting off in to the lead and pulling out a couple of seconds on his persuers. But this time he was unable to increase his lead. Jorge Lorenzo and Andrea Dovizioso battled for 2nd and Ben Spies and Marco Simoncelli battled for 4th. Valentino Rossi made the worst start i have ever seen him make, and entered the first bend with only one rider behind him. Continue reading
The festival of 1000 bikes at Mallory Park. Well we have just got back from a day at Mallory Park, and it was fantastic. There was something for everyone, from vintage machines to bikes that look like they are from the future. Highlight of the day “for me” to see King Kenny ride a works yamaha on the track. It was like a list of how’s how of the bike world. Continue reading
Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner shared the lead for the first half of the race with Andrea Dovizioso third and Dani Pedrosa. Just after the half way point Dani Pedrosa who had been working his way forward took the lead and was never headed again. Continue reading
Casey Stoner took his fifth win of the season and extended his lead in the championship to 20 points. Jorge Lorenzo who had lead for most of the race had no answer to the speed of Casey Stoner after he was passed with six laps of the race remaining. Casey had passed Danny Pedrosa in the corkscrew on lap fourteen. Andrea Dovizioso looked safe in fourth place until he was passed by Ben Spies who had made a bad start and had been making his way through the field. Question is how well could he have done if he had been with the front runners at the beginning of the race. Continue reading
Well we are in August and its time for a new Quiz. How did you do with the July Quiz?
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Dani Pedrosa lead into the first bend but was passed by Jorge Lorenzo after turn two. Jorge Lorenzo was closely followed by three works Honda’s. At the start of lap three Jorge Lorenzo lost the front end of the bike but managed to hold it but lost the lead to Dani Pedrosa. Two bends later Dani lost the front end of his Honda and crashed out of the race. Casey Stoner then took the lead which he would continue to extend to the end of the race. Continue reading
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Casey Stoner completed a perfect weekend today with his victory at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix, he lead the race almost from start to finish. Dani Pedrosa made his usual flying start closely followed by Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner. Casey soon made it past Jorge Lorenzo and set off after Dani Pedrosa. Jorge Lorenzo was unable to match the pace of the two Honda rider and looked set for a third place finish. Ben Spies made a dreadful start and went from second on the grid to tenth place during the first lap. Ben Spies then spent the rest of the race trying to catch up with the leaders. In the closing stages of the race he closed in and eventually passed his team mate Jorge Lorenzo. This relagated Jorge Lorenzo to fourth place which must have been a bitter pill to swallow. Continue reading
Well here we are September already and its time for a new Quiz. How did you do with last months Quiz?
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Jorge Lorenzo wins Misano Moto GP race he led the race from start to finish. Casey Stoner tried several times to pass early in the race but eventually dropped back and was passed by Dani Pedrosa. Continue reading
Many of us have a hobby which we like to indulge in whenever we get the time, for some it’s spending ninety minutes huddled close to others in the terraces of your favourite football team, willing them on despite the poor season they’re having and the star striker being sidelined through injury. For others it’s going for long walks through the English countryside; and then there’s those who like the adrenaline and the rush which is provided by getting on top one of the many beautiful, sleek and sexy motorcycles which are available. Unfortunately those which fall into the latter category are also those who are most at risk, especially if they don’t have adequate protective clothing, such as a well fitted motorcycle helmet. Continue reading
Moto GP returns to Japan. This was not the most exciting race of the year but was full of the unexpected. As the riders entered turn 3 Valentino Rossi was sandwiched between Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies causing him to crash and making Ben Spies take to the gravel. Ben managed to re-enter the race but in last position. Three riders jumped the start Andrea Dovizioso, Marco Simoncelli and Cal Crutchlow eventually relegating them down the field. Casey Stoner made the break ahead of Pedrosa, Dovizioso and Lorenzo. On the 5th lap Casey stoner had a moment with the bike and lost brakes going in to turn 10 causing him to run in to the gravel, he re-joined the race in 8th place. By now Pedrosa lead from Lorenzo and they would stay in these positions until the end of the race. Continue reading
What will happen next year?
The new technical specification for 2012 will have 1000cc factory machines with 4 cylinders of a maximum bore of 81mm the machine minimum weight will be 153kg and 21 liters of fuel. Each rider wil be allowed a maximum number of 6 engines for the season. The rest of the grid will be made up of CRT’s (Claiming Rule Teams) up to 1000cc machine based on existing machines built by the teams. they will be allowed 24 liters of fuel per race and each rider will be allowed up to 12 engines. Continue reading
Well here we are again and we are into October already and its time for a new Quiz. How did you do with last months Quiz?
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Casey Stoner wins the Moto GP world championship of 2011 in dominant style by winning the Australian GP. Jorge Lorenzo was unable to race after crashing in the morning warm up and damaged a finger on his left hand. Ben Spies was also unable to start the race due to a crash. Casey lead from the start pulling out a 7 second lead over Marco Simoncelli and never looked like being caught. Ran with 3 laps to go almost caught him out as it did many others. Continue reading
