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25.01.2022 Repsol Hondas Marc Marquez took pole position at the Pramac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix with an incredible display of riding. In near perfect conditions (Track temp. 42C) at Phillip Island the Spaniard set a 128.364 to clearly show his rivals he is back to full fitness after breaking a bone in his left hand before the Japanese GP. Hector Barbera (Avintia Racing) will start from 14th as the leading Open class rider ahead of local hero Jack Miller in 15th (LCR Honda) and Eugene Laverty (Aspar MotoGP Team) in 16th. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Marquez-takes-8th-pole-position-
24.01.2022 MotoGP stars swapped the noise of the track for the rather more tranquil setting of the Yarra River ahead of the Australian GP. Marc Marquez, Danilo Petrucci, Johann Zarco, Alex Rins, Niccolo Antonelli and local hero Jack Miller got the chance to find out if they have as much ability on the water as they do on the race track as they took to the iconic Yarra River in central Melbourne. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Riders-learn-Melbournes-Yarra-Ri
23.01.2022 Jack Miller calls Neil Hodgson a wanker! https://youtu.be/IDQ4n-zu1ow
23.01.2022 Australias road racing stars took to the track for the first time at Phillip Island on Friday, as the 2015 Pramac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix roared in to action. LCR Hondas Jack Miller treated Australian spectators in his opening practice session, chasing down the MotoGP front-runners on home soil and concluding the session within the top five, with a 1:30.669 lap time behind Jorge Lorenzo, Marc Marquez, Valentino Rossi, and Dani Pedrosa. However, despite improving hi...s fastest lap time (1:30.127), Miller was unable to retain his top five status in the second MotoGP free practice, concluding the session just outside the top ten in 11th. Millers fellow Aussie compatriots in the MotoGP class had a tough day at the Phillip Island circuit, with both Ant West (AB Racing Honda) and Damian Cudlin (E-motion Iodaracing ART) wrapping up both MotoGP free practice sessions today in 24th and 25th positions respectively. In the Moto2 class Australias sole representative Josh Hook put his best foot forward, despite changing weather conditions during his free practice clocking in with a 1:36.410 lap time in session one, and 1:35.291 in session two, placing him in 25th position. In the Moto3 class, Australias Wildcard entries Olly Simpson (KTM) and Matt Barton (Suus Honda) had their first opportunity to perform on the world stage, however the pair were also forced to contend with the differing weather conditions. Barton had a particularly difficult morning in the first Moto3 practice session, suffering bike issues, which were not rectified until the closing stages of practice, seeing the Honda mounted rider only able to post a 1:47.534 lap time. In session two Barton took a spill in slippery conditions, however was not injured and will line up for qualifying tomorrow. For Simpson, both practice sessions provided the KTM rider with the opportunity to take in his surroundings putting down a 1:40.940 lap time in session one, and 1:40.214 in session two, placing him in 35th position. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Aussies-battle-challenging-Phill
22.01.2022 The countdown to the Ducati World Premire 2016 the official presentation of Ducati models for the coming season has begun. The event will begin at 1am AEDST on Tuesday 17th November (4 p.m. on Monday 16 November in CET), the day before EICMA 2015 opens its doors to the press. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Live-streaming-for-the-Ducati-Wo
22.01.2022 Andrea Iannone produced a terrific performance in qualifying at Phillip Island and will start Sundays Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix from the front row, with the second fastest time. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Iannone-clinches-front-row-grid-
22.01.2022 Dont forget that MotoGP at Phillip Island starts today. For more information or tickets visit: http://www.motogp.com.au/
22.01.2022 It was a chilly start to this mornings proceedings, as the second day of the 2015 Pramac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix kicked off with race two for the Australian Supersport and Superbike classes. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Blair-remains-undefeated-while-A
21.01.2022 Yamaha Racing Teams Wayne Maxwell barnstormed his way into championship contention and now sits level on championship points with Troy Herfoss in the Australasian Superbike Championship (ASC) lead after a dominating performance at Winton, taking the round victory at round six of the series. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Maxwell-rockets-back-into-conten
20.01.2022 An action packed penultimate round of the Australasian Superbike Championship places Team Honda Racings Troy Herfoss on equal points with Wayne Maxwell heading into the Finale in Sydney in December. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Australasian-Superbike-Champions
20.01.2022 There was an undeniable buzz in the air at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit today, as the final day of the MotoGP got underway, starting with the third and final race for the Australian Superbike and Supersport categories. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Blair-takes-clean-sweep-while-Jo
20.01.2022 MotoGP Spoilers * * *... The 2015 Pramac Australian Motorcycling Grand Prix came to an epic finish at Phillip Island today, with Australias stars performing in outstanding fashion on the world stage. With proceedings kicking off this morning with two action packed final races from the Superbike and Supersport categories, Aussie fans were in high spirits, when the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 categories hit the track for the final time today. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Miller-races-to-impressive-MotoG
19.01.2022 Ducati MotoGP Weekend Wrap: **Spoilers** * * *... http://rapidbikes.com.au//Dovizioso-finishes-fifth-in-Gran
18.01.2022 Motorcycling Australia (MA) have advised that entry forms for the 2016 Penrite Oil Broadford Bike Bonanza (PBBB) are now open. http://rapidbikes.com.au//2016-Penrite-Oil-Broadford-Bike-
18.01.2022 Marc Marquez ended Fridays practice fastest ahead of Jorge Lorenzo and Maverick Viales, with Valentino Rossi in ninth. Repsol Hondas Marquez had played second fiddle to Lorenzo in the mornings damp FP1 session at the Pramac Australian Grand Prix. Then, as the track dried and the sun came out (Track temp. 35C) in the afternoon it was the reigning MotoGP World Champion who ended the day on top. Marquez set a 129.383 to finish just five-hundredths of a second ahead of Lor...enzo on combined times, although he was still some way off the Pole Record set in 2014 (J. Lorenzo 127.899). Aleix Espargaro (Team Suzuki Ecstar) completed the top ten while Jack Miller (LCR Honda), who had earlier finished fifth during FP1, was the leading Open class rider in eleventh, just 0.057s ahead of Nicky Hayden (Aspar MotoGP Team) in 12th. It was announced on Friday after practice that Hayden would be inducted into the MotoGP Hall of Fame as a MotoGP Legend at the final round of the season in Valencia. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Marquez-sets-the-pace-on-opening
17.01.2022 The Losail International Circuit in Qatar played host to a hard fought Superpole. In the final qualifying session of the 2015 season, the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Superbike Team riders Xavi Fors and Chaz Davies battled it out against their rivals to earn third and fourth position respectively on the grid for Sundays SBK races. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Fores-third-and-Davies-fourth-on
16.01.2022 Kawasaki supported riders fought tirelessly in their battle for Swann Insurance Australasian Superbike Championship supremacy while breathtaking racing in the Kawasaki Insurances FX300 Ninja Cup was as entertaining as ever. http://rapidbikes.com.au//ASC-Round-6-Race-Report-Kawasaki
15.01.2022 Theyre the dynamic duo with close to 70 years of combined motorcycling experience between them. Tom Williams and Peter Smith represent just two of Motorcycling Australias key staff ensuring that the 2015 Pramac Australian Motorcycling Grand Prix runs smoothly. This weekend, Motorcycling Australia has close to 570 marshalls, officials, staff and volunteers on board, all playing roles in ensuring that Australia puts its best foot forward on the world stage in Phillip Island. ...For Williams whos title this weekend is the Deputy Clerk of Course, and Smith, this years MotoGP Clerk of Course, the event itself marks huge significance. Being so, we caught up with the pair for a quick chat on their history, and got their thoughts on what its like to be a part of the biggest event on the Australian Motorcycling calendar. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Australian-pair-contributing-to-
14.01.2022 The 2015 MotoGP World Championship saw another dramatic twist at the Japanese GP as Repsol Hondas Dani Pedrosa, who clearly had not read the script, won his 50th GP with Rossi and Lorenzo completing the podium. This meant that Rossi extended his advantage by four points to 18 over his teammate Lorenzo in what is turning into one of the most tense championship battles of all time. The title fight has now also officially become a two horse race as the third placed Marc Marquez is now out of contention due to the fact he is 85 points behind Rossi, with just 75 points available. The battle to be the leading Open Honda rider currently sees both Jack Miller (LCR Honda) and Nicky Hayden (Aspar MotoGP Team) tied on 16 points. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Rossi-Lorenzo-take-their-face-of
13.01.2022 After day two of the Pramac Australian MotoGP event at Phillip Island, Team Honda Racing leads the Phillip Island Championship heading into the final Superbike race. After a superb qualifying session yesterday it was #28 Troy Herfoss who took Pole position for all 3 Superbike races this weekend with a fastest lap time of 1:33.173 sec followed closely by team mate #27 Jamie Stauffer in P2, his fastest lap time a 1:33.231 sec. Superbike Race 1 yesterday hinted at just how close... the racing would be this weekend as the CBR1000RR SP riders of Team Honda Racing battled it out for the lead throughout the race. Ultimately it was Stauffer who claimed victory in Race 1 with a fastest lap time of 1:33.749 sec. Herfoss had to settle for 6th place in Race 1 after a fierce battle at the front of the field. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Team-Honda-Racing-Hold-Fast-to-P
13.01.2022 The timeless style and iconic character of the original Bonneville is reborn in the classy and authentic Bonneville T120 and effortlessly cool T120 Black. Both crafted to the highest standard of detailing, quality and finish, matched by the capability and performance of a truly modern classic. http://rapidbikes.com.au//The-new-Triumph-Bonneville-T120-
13.01.2022 The top contenders spoke wonders of the Phillip Island circuit in front of the worlds media at the Official Press Conference for the #AustralianGP. They also sent Alex de Angelis their wishes for a speedy recovery. Local hero Jack Miller was also present at his home grand prix and announced that he will be joining the Marc VDS Racing Team for 2016: Next year well be campaigning with the Marc VDs squad and Im looking forward to starting my next chapter in MotoGP with them.... The bike looks awesome and the package those guys have put together looks really awesome. To see them in their first year in the championship is good. Id like to say a big thank you to everyone including Lucio from LCR Honda, theyve put together a good squad for me and its a real shame weve had to cut it short but I thank them for all the support and look forward to the next chapter of my GP career. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Rossi-vs-Lorenzo-Who-will-come-o
11.01.2022 It was another action packed day for Australias road racing stars on Saturday, as qualifying sessions got underway in perfect conditions, at the 2015 Pramac Australian Motorcycling Grand Prix. With the rain holding off and blue skies flooding the venue, thousands of fans were eager to soak up the sunshine today taking in all of the action, and throwing their support behind this years Australian contenders. After LCR Hondas Jack Miller wowing crowds yesterday with his top...Continue reading
11.01.2022 Andrea Iannone ended the first day of free practice for the Australian Grand Prix at the spectacular Phillip Island circuit in fourth place. His team-mate Andrea Dovizioso encountered a bit more difficulty at the Australian track and could only finish in a provisional fourteenth place. The two Ducati Team riders were eighth (Iannone) and twelfth (Dovizioso) respectively in the first session of the morning, which took place under cloudy skies and with air/track temperatures of... 16/20C. The sun made an appearance in the afternoon after a brief rain shower, and the temperatures rose to 20/29 for FP2, which was held on a totally dry track surface. Iannone constantly lapped at a good pace, and towards the end of the session he fitted his GP15 with an asymmetric front slick, specially prepared by Bridgestone for Phillip Island, together with an extra-soft rear: his lap time of 129.544 took him to fourth in the overnight standings. Dovizioso, who had used an asymmetric front slick since the start, had a bit more difficulty in the session. The Italian was unable to find a satisfactory set-up for his GP15 and he ended the day down in fourteenth place with a time of 130.451, which he set on his final exit with an extra-soft rear tyre. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Iannone-wraps-first-day-of-free-
11.01.2022 Triumph Bonneville - Reborn The Street Twin is one of the five exciting motorcycles in the new Bonneville family - all with 100% authentic Bonneville character, and truly modern capability and performance. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Triumph-Bonneville-Reborn-The-ne
11.01.2022 The Australian Supersport and Superbike classes were the first bikes to hit the track Friday morning, as the sun shined down on the stunning Phillip Island circuit, setting the scene for what is set to be one huge 2015 Pramac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Stauffer-and-Blair-on-top-at-day
11.01.2022 Just a few days after the GP of Japan, the Ducati Team has arrived at the Phillip Island circuit in Australia, the venue for round 16 of the MotoGP World Championship, and the second leg in this exhausting series of three end-of-season overseas races on two different continents. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Ducati-Team-gearing-up-down-unde
11.01.2022 The Yamaha Racing team made the most of their one off appearance at the Australian Moto GP contesting the Superbike class with Glenn Allerton and Wayne Maxwell leading a spirited fight at the high profile event on their Yamaha R1s. http://rapidbikes.com.au//YRT-Spice-up-Superbikes-at-MotoG
10.01.2022 Yamaha Racing Team's Wayne Maxwell barnstormed his way into championship contention and now sits level on championship points with Troy Herfoss in the Australasian Superbike Championship (ASC) lead after a dominating performance at Winton, taking the round victory at round six of the series. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Maxwell-rockets-back-into-conten
10.01.2022 This weekend marks the second year of The Phillip Island Championship to be held in conjunction with the Pramac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix and #28 Troy Herfoss has his sights on the title. Having won the inaugural P.I. Championship at last years MotoGP event with Josh Hook, Team Honda Racing is looking to Troy Herfoss to secure the title in 2015. The Goulburn-based rider heads into the event as the points leader with 45 points. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Team-Honda-Racing-Set-for-Title-
09.01.2022 The Phillip Island Championship decider was held this morning at the Pramac Australian Grand Prix event with #28 Troy Herfoss finishing 3rd and team mate #27 Jamie Stauffer 4th after some of the most exciting racing of the weekend. All 3 Superbike races for Round 2 of the P.I. Championship were a spectators delight with numerous battles for the top 3 podium positions. There was certainly no way to predict the winner. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Team-Honda-Racing-2nd-and-6th-in
08.01.2022 MotoGP Wrap - SPOILERS* * * * *... http://rapidbikes.com.au//Marquez-victory-sets-MotoGP-titl See more
07.01.2022 Callum Spriggs, on board his YRD / All Site Concreting Cutting / Yamaha R6, has closed to one point of the Australasian Supersport (600cc) championship lead after a stirring performance at the penultimate round of the championship, at Winton, Victoria, over the weekend. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Spriggs-in-ASC-Supersport-thrill
06.01.2022 What a weekend of MotoGP racing - heres the wrap! **SPOILERS** * *... http://rapidbikes.com.au//Pedrosa-wins-in-Sepang-as-champi
02.01.2022 Huge Gallery! Big News! The new 2016 Kawasaki ZX-10R has been revealed overnight. We have been busting to talk about this for a month! Very heavily revised track-focused 998cc, inline four-cylinder engine updated to deliver more peak power and stronger low-mid range power - New: Brembo front brake system featuring high-spec M50 monobloc calipers, larger 330mm discs, specially tuned radial-pump master cylinder, WSB-developed Balance Free Front Fork, Bosch Inertia Measurement Unit (IMU) measures on 5 degrees of axes and together with the ECU, programmed with Kawasaki proprietary logic, measures a 6th axis for precise chassis orientation awareness bringing the Kawasaki integrated suite of electronics to the next level! Here is a HUGE gallery for you to enjoy. We will be riding the bike in around six weeks here in Australia, so stay tuned!
02.01.2022 MotoGP Weekend Wrap: *Spoilers* * * *... http://rapidbikes.com.au//Peerless-Pedrosa-takes-his-50th-
01.01.2022 Introducing the all-new 1200cc Thruxton and Thruxton R, both with beautifully imposing and authentic Triumph modern classic sports styling and all the poise, performance, braking and handling to live up to their legendary name. http://rapidbikes.com.au//The-new-Triumph-Thruxton-and-Thr
01.01.2022 YMA has revealed the 2016 YZF-R1, special YZF-R1M and YZF-R6 the track bred Grand Prix based supersports weapons at the MotoGP event at Phillip Island. In order to help celebrate 60 years of passion and innovation, Yamaha is offering the new R1 and R6 in a 60th Anniversary Yellow colour scheme. The new 2016 models will also be available in a new Matt Grey and the popular Team Yamaha Blue and White. And there will be another shipment of the exclusive and limited production... YZF-R1M model in Silver Carbon Blu. In order to celebrate Yamahas 60 years of innovation and passion for racing, 2016 YZF-R1 (above) and YZF-R6 are available in 60th Anniversary colour schemes With one of Yamahas MotoGP riders guaranteed to become 2015 World Champion, YMA has chosen the Australian MotoGP as the ideal venue to reveal the new supersports models. The new model YZF-R1 has received many plaudits from owners and press while at the same time winning the Suzuka Eight Hour and currently leading the BSB courtesy of Aussie Josh Brookes. Meanwhile the YZF-R6 remains the racers choice. http://rapidbikes.com.au//Yamaha-Reveals-60th-Anniversary-
