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Ben Spies has never been one for making outlandish predictions. Yet the normally guarded Texan broke rank recently, revealing his 2010 MotoGP aspirations after another attention-grabbing performance last month in winter testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Given his… AKPC_IDS += "1914,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Ben Spies has never been one for making outlandish predictions. Yet the normally guarded Texan broke rank recently, revealing his 2010 MotoGP aspirations after another attention-grabbing performance last month in winter testing at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Given his… AKPC_IDS += "1915,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Reigning 250GP world champion Hiroshi Aoyama reckons getting accustomed to the huge influence of electronic rider aids will be one of the biggest challenges ahead of his rookie MotoGP campaign in 2010. The Japanese rider impressed during the last test… AKPC_IDS += "1913,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Marco Melandri has conceded 2010 could make or break his career. The Italian reckons he’s got one last chance in the premier class after an appalling 2008 campaign with Ducati and the stress of Kawasaki’s shock withdrawal ahead of last… AKPC_IDS += "1905,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Suzuki boss Paul Denning has told MCN the acid test of how much the 2010 factory GSV-R machine has improved will come during this week’s final winter test session in Qatar. A major target for Suzuki in the winter has… AKPC_IDS += "1906,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Factory Honda rider Dani Pedrosa has targeted a consistent challenge for race wins in 2010 as the MotoGP paddock prepares to conclude pre-season preparations in Qatar this week. Speaking at the official launch of the Repsol Honda squad in Madrid… AKPC_IDS += "1907,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Last year’s MotoGP world championship runner-up Jorge Lorenzo has confirmed he will participate in the final winter test session in Qatar later this week. The Spaniard was a major doubt having broken his right hand in a motocross training accident… AKPC_IDS += "1908,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Update:  here is the first carbon stay, its pretty good, but I’m going to add another layer to the next one and keep this for a race spare. Here is all the unnecessary weight of the stock ignition/lock, a 1lb reduction. The necessary stuff to turn the bike on, all 0.000-nothing lbs of [...]

BMW Team Manager Davide Tardozzi has given his backing to Ruben Xaus to make a return to racing in Portimao following his nightmare weekend at the season opener in Phillip Island.       During the first round, Xaus crashed four times… AKPC_IDS += "1884,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

The SBK commission is expected to make a statement on the technical regulations regarding Aprilia’s new RSV4 gear driven cam motor before the second round of the championship at Portimao on 26th to 28th March.  The factory Aprilia team introduced… AKPC_IDS += "1885,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Silverstone’s new track developments are nearing completion with the new layout and spectator facilities expected to be finished by the end of the month. The Northamptonshire circuit will host BSB, WSB and MotoGP events during 2010. Silverstone’s Managing Director Richard… AKPC_IDS += "1881,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

After the heavy early morning snow had cleared the Guadix BSB test got underway at around 14.45pm yesterday. An hour later the track had virtually dried out and Guadix looked picture postcard perfect – the neatly manicured circuit, framed by… AKPC_IDS += "1878,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Tom Tunstall is facing an agonising decision whether or not to switch to BSB Evo or stay in the BSB class. The former Privateer Cup Honda rider tried both configurations of engine at Cartagena and is sure which way to… AKPC_IDS += "1870,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Relentless by TAS Suzuki pair Alastair Seeley and Michael Laverty showed their potential with some impressive laps times at the Cartagena BSB test, despite having about half the track time of their rivals. MCN asked them about their test: Michael… AKPC_IDS += "1858,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Ian Lougher was testing at Cartagena with his own Black Horse Finance Kawasaki team. He’s riding on the roads with a brace of Kawasakis this year but is fielding Conor Cummins in National Superstock and 16-year old Manxman Dave Pearce… AKPC_IDS += "1859,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy:

Motorpoint Yamaha rider Neil Hodgson got his first chance to ride the ex-Airwaves factory R1 at Cartagena last week. He explained to MCN what the experience was like. “I couldn’t believe it when I was told we were getting the… AKPC_IDS += "1860,";Popularity: unranked [?] Share and Enjoy: