Honda's New V-4 Even More High Tech Than Originally Thought

Honda's new V4 VFR1200 is just full of new technology! It can run on either 2, 3 or 4 cylinders as needed and it has a double-clutch gearbox. And this is just the beginning...I can't wait until this thing hits the streets...

http://tinyurl.com/l6n9rd

Yamaha on Fire at VIR this Weekend (16 August 2009)

It may be called the Suzuki Big Kahuna National, but Yamaha was on fire at VIR - in a good way - not like an iPhone! After Josh Herrin took both Daytona SportBike events, his teammate Josh Hayes went on to win the American Superbike race. All of this action took place on the beautiful circuit of Virginia International Raceway. It was a very good weekend for Yamaha USA.

http://tinyurl.com/nuq8a2

More VIR Results from Sunday, August 16, 2009

Triumph fans should like this result in AMA Pro Moto-GT. I know I am - that 675 triple of theirs is a great motorcycle.

http://tinyurl.com/n2umz4

From Race 2 of the Daytona SportBike event at VIR, we saw Josh Herrin take a double! We all knew this young upstart would shine.

http://tinyurl.com/n7ds5n

Ulster Grand Prix Saturday Results...and More

The site this link connects you to is a very good site for finding race results if you live in Britain. They cover every road and 'real roads' race held in the U.K. Check it out and bookmark it for later!

http://tinyurl.com/olz6l9

AMA Pro Racing Daytona SportBike Results from VIR

Josh Herrin pulled out a victory today after a hard battle with M4 Suzuki's Jason DiSalvo; Herrin's victory was only 0.010 seconds ahead of DiSalvo!

Results and race report here: http://tinyurl.com/qnlrfj

Chad Reed and Christophe Pourcel Win at Unadilla

Reed - in the 450 Class - still leads the series points, and he managed to solidify that lead today. Pourcel, who rides in the 250 Class, just captured the lead this weekend against Ryan Dungey. Full results after the link.

http://tinyurl.com/q7tl4c

Basic Brno Results - MotoGP, 250, 125

These are mostly just links to the race results. If you really want to know what happened, either watch it on Speed TV later today or head on over to http://www.motogp.com. Or, just look to the left of the main page and see the MotoGP RSS feed.

MotoGP: http://tinyurl.com/nqnmmf

250 c.c.: http://tinyurl.com/mgb4dy

125 c.c.: http://tinyurl.com/lncxqh

If Only...Lustful MV Agusta at Concours d'Elegance

At the annual Concours d'Elegance in Pebble Beach this weekend - the motorcycle edition was cancelled this year, so they simply invited some motorcycles for this event - a lovely 1979 MV Agusta Magni Superlight is up for auction. If only I had some money...well, I guess it might be tough to come up with the US$162,000 'buy it now' price. Anyone want a good kidney!?! How about a partial liver!?! All in working order, of course...

http://tinyurl.com/muge5c

More on the MV and Magni realtionship - be prepared for bad grammer and spelling, though:

http://tinyurl.com/ob63up

His Final Trip to VIR, Mat Mladin Interview

Today's AMA Pro race at Virginia International Raceway will be Mat Mladin's final official ride of the track; he will be retiring at the end of this season from the AMA Pro series...

http://tinyurl.com/lqe7eh

Late..but Good: Interview with Kevin Windham

From the Speed TV sight, we have a five page interview of Kevin Windham, Mr Smooth...

http://tinyurl.com/nkhe5k

Japanese-built Triumph Flat Tracker

It's a 1967 Triumph T120R that has been stripped down and built up as a flat track racer!

http://tinyurl.com/madozc

AMA Pro Road Racing Superpole at VIR 2009

With the new Superpole format, the qualifying for AMA Pro Racing has changed a little. However, most spectators, and the racers, enjoy the new format. At VIR this weekend will see the Suzuki Big Kahuna Nationals run for it 10th time. I'm sure to be watching tomorrow!

http://tinyurl.com/oq3lcd

Spidi Changes US Distributor

This may sound trivial - and who knows, you may never notice - but this does change who holds and ships all Spidi merchandise in the United States. It could possibly change where you are able to purchase it as well; unless you buy it all at your dealer.

http://tinyurl.com/lj2y3l

See the 2009 Isle of Man TT in High Definition!

Perhaps for the first time, Duke Video is releasing a motorsports event in hi-def. This will be the Blu-ray version of the 2009 Isle of Man Official Review. It is already on sale in the UK and Europe - and can be ordered from the USA - but will also be available on Amazon or your local media store soon.

http://tinyurl.com/mutf3w

In Michigan? Test Ride a NEW Indian Motorcycle

Smokin Joes Motorsports of Caledonia, Michigan, is an official Indian dealer now. So, to promote this new alliance, they are going to let customers test ride the new Indian models next weekend - August 22-23, 2009.

Of course, they will sell 'only American-made' motorcycles there...I guess they don't know that no motorcycle is all American-made, just 'assembled in the USA'.

http://tinyurl.com/n2scoa

A Steampunk's Wet Dream - 1934 BMW R7 Prototype

This link will take you to see an object of desire, a prime example of design and passion, and a 1934 BMW R7 which was never produced, but maybe should have been - I know that I would be after one now if it were actually built and sold. The 'art deco' style you have seen up to now cannot prepare you for this feast for the eyes.

http://tinyurl.com/klynw2

More info and photos: http://tinyurl.com/krxov5

Hiura and Marino Fastest at Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup Brno

What is going on with the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup? Well, here is the latest news from Brno - where the penultimate and the final races will be held this weekend. We should have results from the Saturday race later today...

http://tinyurl.com/lxvc2y

Melandri to Join Gresini Honda MotoGP Team

Marco Melandri has landed himself a ride again! Fortunately, this deal will see him return to the Gresini Honda team with which he has had solid success. Marco Simoncelli is also signed with Gresini, so expect the two Marcos to be very competitive next season!

http://tinyurl.com/l6cr4t

VIR AMA Pro Racing Updates - Friday at Road Racer X

Over on the Road Racer X website, you can catch all of the Friday race news from VIR over on the RRX website:

http://tinyurl.com/qbgln2

They will also have a Saturday update as well, just go to the site and click on the "race updates" near the top of the entry.

Brno: Achieving His Second 125 Pole of the Season - Andrea Iannone

He has won three races this season and he may be on track (pun intended) for number 4!

http://tinyurl.com/