MCNews https://www.mcnews.com.au/ Motorcycle News, Sport and Reviews Sat, 25 May 2024 02:21:33 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Icon-32x32.png MCNews https://www.mcnews.com.au/ 32 32 A new Big Boxer concept model unveiled in Italy by BMW https://www.mcnews.com.au/a-new-big-boxer-concept-model-unveiled-in-italy-by-bmw/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/a-new-big-boxer-concept-model-unveiled-in-italy-by-bmw/#comments Sat, 25 May 2024 02:21:33 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478956 BMW R 20 Concept This week, BMW unveiled its latest creative design, which they have dubbed the BMW R20 concept. The chassis has been completely redeveloped and, with a black double-loop main frame made of chrome-molybdenum steel tubes, forms the backbone. The black rear rim is wrapped with a 200/55-17 hoop, while the spoked rim […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/a-new-big-boxer-concept-model-unveiled-in-italy-by-bmw/feed/ 1 Recapping the two-day WorldSBK Test at Cremona https://www.mcnews.com.au/recapping-the-two-day-worldsbk-test-at-cremona/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/recapping-the-two-day-worldsbk-test-at-cremona/#respond Sat, 25 May 2024 01:55:10 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478930 WorldSBK Cremona Test Most of the regular WorldSBK riders tested at the Cremona Circuit in the Lombardy region of Italy this week. On the opening day, riders experienced mixed conditions before the sun then came out on Friday, which allowed them to make some real progress. The 3.768 km circuit, the shortest and tightest track […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/recapping-the-two-day-worldsbk-test-at-cremona/feed/ 0 MotoGP riders reflect on a rough for some Friday at Catalunya https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-motogp-2-3-e-friday-catalunya/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-motogp-2-3-e-friday-catalunya/#respond Sat, 25 May 2024 00:07:28 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478697 2024 MotoGP World Championship Round Six – Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya Friday MotoGP Rider Reflections Aleix Espargaro – P1 “The weekend started well and I’m quite satisfied. The bike is working well. We knew that Barcelona would be a good circuit for the RS-GP24. As I crossed the finish line, I thought, ‘I’ll […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-motogp-2-3-e-friday-catalunya/feed/ 0 2024 BMW F 900 GS Enduro Review – Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-bmw-f-900-gs-enduro-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-bmw-f-900-gs-enduro-review-motorcycle-test/#respond Fri, 24 May 2024 01:05:55 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=476153 2024 BMW F 900 GS Enduro Review Let’s get the truth bomb out of the way first up. I could never really get that excited about the old 850 GS. It was a little soft, too heavy (and a touch top-heavy), quite road-biased and only ‘okay’ off-road. So much so that I pretty much left […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-bmw-f-900-gs-enduro-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 0 FHO Racing shaping up for TT 2024 https://www.mcnews.com.au/fho-racing-shaping-up-for-tt-2024/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/fho-racing-shaping-up-for-tt-2024/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 23:59:12 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478904 FHO Racing set for TT 2024 The Monster Energy by FHO Racing BMW Motorrad team returns to the Isle of Man TT Races looking to defend its Superstock and Senior TT victories from last year. Faye Ho’s squad arrives at the TT Races with Peter Hickman a firm-favourite after his stellar performance at last year’s […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/fho-racing-shaping-up-for-tt-2024/feed/ 0 Yamaha Racing Heritage Club stars at Paul Ricard https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-racing-heritage-club-stars-at-paul-ricard/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-racing-heritage-club-stars-at-paul-ricard/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 23:28:57 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478887 Yamaha Racing Heritage Club The Yamaha Racing Heritage Club was one of the star attractions at the Sunday Ride Classic in Le Castellet, with legendary riders Giacomo Agostini and Christian Sarron entertaining the passionate fans at Circuit Paul Ricard on their historic race bikes over the weekend of the 18th-19th of May. The Yamaha Racing […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-racing-heritage-club-stars-at-paul-ricard/feed/ 0 High-res image gallery from BSB Round 3 at Donington https://www.mcnews.com.au/bsb-images-2024-round-three-donington-park/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/bsb-images-2024-round-three-donington-park/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 22:48:06 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478803 BSB Images 2024 Round Three – Donington Park By Dave Yeomans

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/bsb-images-2024-round-three-donington-park/feed/ 0 Watch emotional Aleix Espargaró retirement announcement https://www.mcnews.com.au/aleix-espargaro-will-retire-at-end-2024-season-motogp/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/aleix-espargaro-will-retire-at-end-2024-season-motogp/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 22:39:34 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478875 Aleix Espargaró to retire at end of season 2024 Aleix Espargaró chose his home race, in Barcelona, to announce his retirement from MotoGP at the end of the season. He chose this track because he grew up in Granollers, just a few kilometres away from the paddock, and because a year ago, he wrote one […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/aleix-espargaro-will-retire-at-end-2024-season-motogp/feed/ 0 Honda’s Factory Road Race squad looks to the Isle of Man TT https://www.mcnews.com.au/hondas-factory-road-race-squad-looks-to-the-isle-of-man-tt/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/hondas-factory-road-race-squad-looks-to-the-isle-of-man-tt/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 07:12:30 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478849 Honda set for TT 2024 In just four days, Honda Racing UK riders Dean Harrison, John McGuinness MBE and Nathan Harrison will soar down the Glencrutchery Road for the first time in 2024 as the Isle of Man TT roars into life. This year’s two-week event will mark several significant milestones for the Honda team […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/hondas-factory-road-race-squad-looks-to-the-isle-of-man-tt/feed/ 0 MotoGP hits Catalunya this weekend – Preview – Who is your tip..? https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-motogp-heads-to-catalunya-2/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-motogp-heads-to-catalunya-2/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 01:23:50 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478686 2024 MotoGP World Championship Round Six – Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya Preview The Barcelona-Catalunya circuit is relatively new, having been built in 1991 in preparation for the 1992 Summer Olympics. It has been used on numerous occasions for a variety of non-motorised sports (such as cycle races), but has hosted MotoGP every year […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-motogp-heads-to-catalunya-2/feed/ 0 Adventure of a Lifetime Honda Dollar Offer! https://www.mcnews.com.au/adventure-of-a-lifetime-honda-dollar-offer/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/adventure-of-a-lifetime-honda-dollar-offer/#comments Wed, 22 May 2024 23:10:04 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=477054 Adventure of a Lifetime Honda Dollar Offer 23YM or older CRF1100, CMX1100, and NT1100 models Honda has announced a new Honda Dollar* offer with the Adventure of a Lifetime campaign, offering adventure enthusiasts the chance to get up to $4000 Honda Dollars* off 23YM or older CRF1100, CMX1100, and NT1100. The deal is available until […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/adventure-of-a-lifetime-honda-dollar-offer/feed/ 3 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Review – Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-yamaha-mt-09-review-mt09-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-yamaha-mt-09-review-mt09-test/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 03:48:36 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=476888 2024 Yamaha MT-09 Review By Rennie Scaysbrook Thank god bikes like the $17,399 Yamaha MT-09 exist. They do so purely for your enjoyment, for the very reason you strap a helmet on in the first place and don’t jump in your car, even though it’s almost always the easier option. They make not a great deal […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-yamaha-mt-09-review-mt09-test/feed/ 0 Daniel Sanders revved up for rally return at Desafio Ruta 40 https://www.mcnews.com.au/daniel-sanders-revved-up-for-rally-return-at-desafio-ruta-40/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/daniel-sanders-revved-up-for-rally-return-at-desafio-ruta-40/#respond Wed, 22 May 2024 02:06:28 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478771 Sanders returns to rally racing in Argentina Arriving in Argentina, fighting fit after a four-month break from racing, Red Bull GASGAS Factory Racing’s Daniel Sanders and Sam Sunderland are looking forward to getting back in the game at the Desafio Ruta 40. The event looks like it’s going to be tough, with competitors covering 3,213 […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/daniel-sanders-revved-up-for-rally-return-at-desafio-ruta-40/feed/ 0 Ryan Larkin making great strides in Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Asia Pacific Cup https://www.mcnews.com.au/ryan-larkin-making-great-strides-in-yamaha-r3-blu-cru-asia-pacific-cup/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/ryan-larkin-making-great-strides-in-yamaha-r3-blu-cru-asia-pacific-cup/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 23:57:37 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478588 Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Asia Pacific Championship Round Two Report The Yamaha R3 bLU cRU Asia Pacific Championship hit Thailand International Circuit earlier this month and 15-year-old Chayakorn Saeong proved untouchable. The Thai rider came away with both wins despite three red flags and only half-points for the final race. If anything, temperatures were even […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/ryan-larkin-making-great-strides-in-yamaha-r3-blu-cru-asia-pacific-cup/feed/ 0 Five-day 2024 Tenere 700 Rally hailed as huge success https://www.mcnews.com.au/five-day-2024-tenere-700-rally-hailed-as-huge-success/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/five-day-2024-tenere-700-rally-hailed-as-huge-success/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 23:51:07 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478706 2024 Tenere 700 Rally The 2024 Ténéré 700 Rally was another ripper, spanning five days, starting and finishing in Coffs Harbour and traversing every imaginable terrain type in mixed weather conditions. Kicking off in Coffs saw prize giveaways from event co-sponsor Dunlop as well as a Yamaha goodie bag, while the Dunlop team fitted the […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/five-day-2024-tenere-700-rally-hailed-as-huge-success/feed/ 0 FIST Chapter 23 has arrived in Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/fist-chapter-23-has-arrived-in-australia/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/fist-chapter-23-has-arrived-in-australia/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 23:49:50 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478714 FIST Chapter 23 The latest chapter from FIST Handwear is here with more exciting new graphics from all your favourite riders. Check out Hannah Roberts’ first signature glove in the FIST Red Label collection and the Chewy glove designed by the legend herself, Ellie Chew. Available in adult, youth, kids and toddler sizing, there’s no […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/fist-chapter-23-has-arrived-in-australia/feed/ 0 Acosta eager for redemption as Catalunya beckons https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-acosta-motogp-heads-to-catalunya/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-acosta-motogp-heads-to-catalunya/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 06:19:04 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478717 2024 MotoGP World Championship Round Six – Gran Premi Monster Energy de Catalunya Le Mans did not end as he would have wanted for MotoGP rookie Pedro Acosta who saw his dreams to bring the team home glory end early when he crashed out of contention. There was a feeling of un-achievement for the Shark […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-acosta-motogp-heads-to-catalunya/feed/ 0 Moto News | SGP | TrialGP | SX | MX | AORC | AFT | EMX | Dakar https://www.mcnews.com.au/moto-news-sgp-trialgp-sx-mx-aorc-aft-emx-dakar/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/moto-news-sgp-trialgp-sx-mx-aorc-aft-emx-dakar/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 03:09:25 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478515  

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/moto-news-sgp-trialgp-sx-mx-aorc-aft-emx-dakar/feed/ 0 Difficult weekend for Aussie youngsters at Catalunya FIM JuniorGP https://www.mcnews.com.au/difficult-weekend-for-aussie-youngsters-at-catalunya-fim-juniorgp/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/difficult-weekend-for-aussie-youngsters-at-catalunya-fim-juniorgp/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 02:50:30 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478334 2024 FIM Junior GP Championships Round Three – Circuit Barcelona-Catalunya The FIM JuniorGP World Championship hit Barcelona for the third round of the season over the weekend, with competitors getting little dry track time until Sunday. That left plenty behind the eight-ball when the lights went out, including most of the Aussie contingent. A good […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/difficult-weekend-for-aussie-youngsters-at-catalunya-fim-juniorgp/feed/ 0 Yamaha Ride with the Stars locked in for June 3 in Western Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-ride-with-the-stars-locked-in-for-june-3-in-western-australia/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-ride-with-the-stars-locked-in-for-june-3-in-western-australia/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 02:04:42 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478546 2024 Yamaha Ride with the Stars Calling all Yamaha motocross and off-road riders in Western Australia. If you own a Yamaha motocross or off-road bike, have a current MA license, and are looking for something to do on Monday June 3, have we got a plan for you! Why not head down to the Coastal […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-ride-with-the-stars-locked-in-for-june-3-in-western-australia/feed/ 0 Rutter family legacy to be celebrated at TT 2024 https://www.mcnews.com.au/rutter-family-legacy-to-be-celebrated-at-tt-2024/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/rutter-family-legacy-to-be-celebrated-at-tt-2024/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 01:18:49 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478548 Rutter dynasty recognised on TT Mountain Course The life and TT racing achievements of the Rutter family will be honoured at the 2024 Isle of Man TT Races, with a celebratory parade lap and the naming of a corner of the TT Mountain Course as ‘Rutters’’. 2024 will see Michael Rutter mark 30 years since […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/rutter-family-legacy-to-be-celebrated-at-tt-2024/feed/ 0 Milner continues to set AORC pace as Bacon and Reynders chase https://www.mcnews.com.au/milner-continues-to-set-aorc-pace-as-bacon-and-reynders-chase/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/milner-continues-to-set-aorc-pace-as-bacon-and-reynders-chase/#respond Tue, 21 May 2024 00:38:47 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478048 2024 Australian Off-Road Championship (AORC) Rounds 5 & 6 – Edenhope, Victoria The small historic town of Edenhope, close to the Victorian and South Australian border, hosted a cold but dry and dusty fifth and sixth rounds of the AORC over the weekend. Saturday’s Round Five Sprints wrapped up after six Tests, with Kyron Bacon […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/milner-continues-to-set-aorc-pace-as-bacon-and-reynders-chase/feed/ 0 Mat Mladin nominated for AMA Hall of Fame https://www.mcnews.com.au/mat-mladin-nominated-for-ama-hall-of-fame/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/mat-mladin-nominated-for-ama-hall-of-fame/#comments Mon, 20 May 2024 23:54:17 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478535 Mat Mladin nominated for 2024 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Mat Mladin is one of the 13 nominees put forward by the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame selection committees for the 2024 inductions to the coveted league. Nominees are put forward from eight areas of influence: Ambassadors & Industry, Design & Engineering, Dirt Track, Leadership & […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/mat-mladin-nominated-for-ama-hall-of-fame/feed/ 1 Recapping all the MotoAmerica action from Alabama on Sunday https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-motoamerica-barber-sunday/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2024-motoamerica-barber-sunday/#respond Mon, 20 May 2024 04:35:59 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=478032 2024 MotoAmerica Superbike Championship Barber Motorsports Park Superbike Race Two After crashing out of the lead on the third lap of Saturday’s Steel Commander Superbike race one at Barber Motorsports Park, things didn’t look so good for Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Cameron Beaubier. But what a difference a day makes. On Sunday, Beaubier doubled down, winning […]

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