More Morning Moto News - UAE Sportbikes, Gino Rea & Ducati 848 Challenge

Yep, over in the UAE, they do have a motorcycle racing championship much like many other nations. You have seen it mentioned here before, and the last coverage we had was just after the UAE National Race Day at the Dubai Autodrome. Well, the second race of the season is upon us, and many competitors there are getting serious about the title. For more information, take the link and scroll down to the 'UAE Sportbikes Championship'. There are some very fast riders there now...

http://tinyurl.com/ydc6jjr

Gino Rea is quite ready for the World Supersport Championship to begin. He will be riding for the Intermoto Honda team in the series, and Honda is a big part of his past, present and future now. He is already European Superstock 600 Champion, and now he wants to take the World Championship. We wish him luck!

http://tinyurl.com/yeyvxlt

R&G Racing has signed on to be a sponsor of the Ducati U.K. 848 Challenge for 2010. They will offer a 50% savings on crash protection for participants of the series. If you need more details, just check past posts and/or take the link below.

http://tinyurl.com/ye2fztz

Friday Morning Moto News - Rea & Camier, New Build & Aprilia US Recall

Gino Rea, European 600cc Superstock Champion, and Leon Camier, British Superbike Champion, have taken off to Spain to do some testing - and to get away from the English winter. Both riders are getting some practice in and enjoying the warmer weather.

http://tinyurl.com/yhd6afx

Honestly, I do not know how to title this, but here is the story as I can understand it. Eighteen-year-old Ryan Mackey has built a replica/real/custom Harley-Davidson WLA and won a contest for it, or unrelated to it, and another motorcycle. He did win the AMCA Youth Program Giveaway Bike, which is an honor of some sort. Honestly, the quality of writing leaves something to be desired, but you can go and check it out for yourself.

http://tinyurl.com/ylgjb5l

The Aprilia RSV-4 (R or Factory), which we heard yesterday was recalled in Australia, is now also being recalled in the US. The article does not specify which version (another poorly written piece), but we can probably assume it was among the earlier generations, thus is likely the Factory model. Keep in mind that there have been NO reports of any failures in the field, none at all.

http://tinyurl.com/yhoyy4e

http://tinyurl.com/ykmotux

And more detail - a complete engine exchange: http://tinyurl.com/ybczceq

George White Release Race Replica Line of Motorcycles

The George White Superbikes dealership should be familiar considering their work with Gino Rea in the European Superstock 600 series. They are also very well-known for quality work on race engines in all Japanese marque's engines. They are now launching a special line of bikes which have been 'race-prepped' - painted, modified and customized - for the street. The put all of these special parts from the likes of Yoshimura, Gilles and R&G and they charge nothing for fitting them! The value is huge if you purchase one of these race-replica machines - too bad they are in the U.K. and not worldwide...

http://tinyurl.com/yggx3m2

George White Joins British Superbike Championship As Associate Sponsor

The George White company had a good year in their first year in racing - their Gino Rea captured the European Superstock 600 Championship in 2009. Not bad for a first foray. Well, now they will be extending their brand across the BSB series - there will be a significant move to really push the new sponsor and get some attention. Expect interesting offers and promotions...

http://tinyurl.com/yzg4cre

World Supersport Testing: Yamaha Testing with Ellison, Rea and West

That is James Ellison, Gino Rea and Anthony West are testing the Yamaha YZF-R6 which brought Cal Crutchlow - now in World Superbike - the World Supersport title in 2009. Apparently, there is more! Martin Cardenas will also be testing the R6.

Ten Kate Honda is testing with Kenan Sofuoglu - already confirmed for the team in 2010 - and Michele Pirro and Maxime Berger.

And, Kawasaki is testing with Joan Lascorz, Katsuaki Fujiwara, Broc Parkes and David Salom.

http://tinyurl.com/ygzt2ao