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Cal looking good

Make no mistake Cal Crutchlow is doing an amazing job during his short career in Moto GP. He is asking not to be compared to Ben Spies but when you consider Spies had three Moto GP races under his belt at the same point in his career, Cal's 8th position in Qatar qualifying then 11th in the race is a pretty solid start.  He ended 2010 as one of the best world's best superbike riders but the 800cc Moto GP machines require different riding skills. Watching trackside it is easy to see the the riders have to brake later backshift quicker before getting back on the throttle on the corner entry. With the help of advanced electronics this loads the front tyre earlier giving the potential for greater momentum that continues past the apex to the corner exit and beyond.

Yamaha Unveils Updates to 2025 Off-Road Lineup

Yamaha introduces 2025 off-road motorcycle lineup Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has introduced its new lineup of 2025 off-road motorcycles, catering to riders of all levels, from beginners to professionals. The 2025 lineup highlights the new YZ250FX and WR250F models, both designed for competitive off-road riding. The YZ250FX, based on Yamaha’s YZ250F motocrosser, features suspension and engine tuning suited for cross country racing.

Capirex’s New Ride: the BMW M MotoGP Safety Car

Retired racer Loris Capirossi has been named BMW M MotoGP Expert, representing the official MotoGP safety car provider in the world championship. Since retiring from racing after the 2011 MotoGP season Capirossi has been serving as MotoGP’s Safety Adviser. That, plus his familiarity with the MotoGP paddock and its racing circuits, makes him the logical choice as an ambassador for BMW M, the German manufacturer’s racing-performance subsidiary.