Motorcycle News, Reviews and Sport | MCNews.com.au https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/ Motorcycle News, Sport and Reviews Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:13:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.mcnews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/cropped-Icon-32x32.png Motorcycle News, Reviews and Sport | MCNews.com.au https://www.mcnews.com.au/motorcycle-news/ 32 32 The Vincent Black Lightning is the rarest of the rare – Motorcycle History https://www.mcnews.com.au/vincent-black-lightning-motorcycle-history/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/vincent-black-lightning-motorcycle-history/#respond Fri, 21 Mar 2025 01:10:38 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=459173 Vincent Black Lightning Vincents have always been sought-after motorcycles, and probably the most desirable of them all are Black Lightnings. Only 31 were built by the factory in the period from 1948 to 1952. They were available to order race machines based on the Black Shadow top of the line road bike and featured such […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/vincent-black-lightning-motorcycle-history/feed/ 0 Yamaha to line up MotoGP and WorldSBK stars at Suzuka 8 Hours https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-to-line-up-motogp-and-worldsbk-stars-at-suzuka-8-hours/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-to-line-up-motogp-and-worldsbk-stars-at-suzuka-8-hours/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:58:02 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520574 2025 Suzuka 8 Hours This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd on the 1st of July, 1955, with the manufacturer entering and winning the 3rd Mount Fuji ascent race in 1955 on the 125cc YA-1, their first-ever production bike, just ten days later. To commemorate this milestone, 2025 […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/yamaha-to-line-up-motogp-and-worldsbk-stars-at-suzuka-8-hours/feed/ 0 O’Halloran to replace Rea at Portimao after Fernandez gets MotoGP call-up https://www.mcnews.com.au/ohalloran-to-replace-rea-at-portimao-after-fernandez-gets-motogp-call-up/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/ohalloran-to-replace-rea-at-portimao-after-fernandez-gets-motogp-call-up/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:06:33 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520569 Jason O’Halloran gets WorldSBK call-up Augusto Fernandez had been slated to stand in for Jonathan Rea with the Pata Maxus Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team for the second round of the FIM Superbike World Championship at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve, Portimão next weekend, and tested with the WorldSBK Team at the Portuguese venue last week. […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/ohalloran-to-replace-rea-at-portimao-after-fernandez-gets-motogp-call-up/feed/ 0 🔥 MCA Auburn Show & Shine – A Night You Don’t Want to Miss! 🔥 https://www.mcnews.com.au/%f0%9f%94%a5-mca-auburn-show-shine-a-night-you-dont-want-to-miss-%f0%9f%94%a5/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/%f0%9f%94%a5-mca-auburn-show-shine-a-night-you-dont-want-to-miss-%f0%9f%94%a5/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 04:02:40 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520551 MCA Auburn Show & Shine Bike lovers, this one’s for you! On Thursday, 27 March 2025, MCA Auburn is turning up the heat with an epic Show & Shine event packed with bikes, gear, exclusive deals, and unmissable action! Show & Shine Competition – Best Sports Bike, Cruiser & Staff Pick will WIN with a […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/%f0%9f%94%a5-mca-auburn-show-shine-a-night-you-dont-want-to-miss-%f0%9f%94%a5/feed/ 0 1957 MV Agusta 500/4 – The rarest MV Agusta https://www.mcnews.com.au/1957-mv-agusta-500-4-the-rarest-mv-agusta/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/1957-mv-agusta-500-4-the-rarest-mv-agusta/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 01:35:27 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=458988 1957 MV Agusta 500/4 This 1957 MV Agusta 500/4 is a rare beast indeed – one of only two thought to still exist (of four built). It is a part of the late Ubaldo Elli’s collection. While the the company’s famous 500/4 appeared in 1950 it wasn’t until 1956 that they achieved their first 500 […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/1957-mv-agusta-500-4-the-rarest-mv-agusta/feed/ 0 Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia limited-edition based on V4 S https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-panigale-v4-tricolore-italia-limited-edition-based-on-v4-s/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-panigale-v4-tricolore-italia-limited-edition-based-on-v4-s/#respond Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:56:44 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520498 Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia The Panigale V4 Tricolore Italia is a collector’s model – produced in just 163 numbered units signed by Francesco Bagnaia – that takes enthusiasts back to the date of 2 June 2024 when, on Republic Day, the Ducati Lenovo Team raced in the Italian Grand Prix with a special Azzurro […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-panigale-v4-tricolore-italia-limited-edition-based-on-v4-s/feed/ 0 Aussie Advocates Racing to take on BSB with Carl Fogarty as Team Principal https://www.mcnews.com.au/superbike-advocates-racing-2026-british-superbike-assault/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/superbike-advocates-racing-2026-british-superbike-assault/#comments Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:15:11 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520493 Superbike Advocates Racing 2026 British Superbike Assault Carl Fogarty will take on the role of Team Principal as he reunites with Ducati for the new Superbike Advocates Racing Team. The Australian-owned outfit will work in conjunction with the experienced Jackson Racing squad when they join the British Superbike Championship in 2026.  Carl Fogarty “I am looking […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/superbike-advocates-racing-2026-british-superbike-assault/feed/ 1 Ducati bank 9.1% profit from billion euro revenues in 2025 https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-bank-9-1-profit-from-billion-euro-revenues-in-2025/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-bank-9-1-profit-from-billion-euro-revenues-in-2025/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 02:14:34 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520485 Ducati 2024 Results For the third consecutive year, Ducati recorded revenues of more than one billion euros (2024: 1.003 billion; 2023: 1.065 billion). This result was achieved despite the challenges of the industry amidst the current global competitive environment. The operating result (EBIT) stood at 91 million euros, which is equal to profitability of 9.1% […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-bank-9-1-profit-from-billion-euro-revenues-in-2025/feed/ 0 Paloma 50 cc Moped offered charming simplicity https://www.mcnews.com.au/paloma-50-cc-moped-offered-charming-simplicity/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/paloma-50-cc-moped-offered-charming-simplicity/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 02:01:16 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=458986 Paloma 50 Moped With Phil Aynsley Paloma mopeds were originally manufactured by the French Humbolt company, beginning in 1953 and using Lavalette 49 cc two-stroke motors. Their first sports mopeds appeared in 1958 at the Paris Salon. The range later included models with capacities up to 123 cc and Rene Gillet motors. In 1970, after […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/paloma-50-cc-moped-offered-charming-simplicity/feed/ 0 Shark Aeron MotoGP inspired helmets arrive in Australia https://www.mcnews.com.au/shark-aeron-motogp-inspired-helmets-arrive-in-australia/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/shark-aeron-motogp-inspired-helmets-arrive-in-australia/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:28:11 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520029 Shark Aeron Helmets Shark have introduced their new AERON helmets, combining the DNA of racing with everyday comfort for road riders. Inspired by the GP AERON, the AERON brings MotoGP excellence to the road. The helmet incorporates all the technology and aerodynamics of a racing helmet, exceeds ECE 22.06 standards with a COVA (Carbon on View […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/shark-aeron-motogp-inspired-helmets-arrive-in-australia/feed/ 0 Sam Drane third quickest at Texas Talent Cup Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/sam-drane-third-quickest-at-texas-talent-cup-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/sam-drane-third-quickest-at-texas-talent-cup-test/#respond Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:40:50 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520463 Texas Talent Cup Test High Texas winds on Tuesday didn’t stop the pace from picking up on the final day of the two-day preseason test for MotoAmerica’s Parts Unlimited Talent Cup By Motul at Motorsports Ranch in Cresson as Monday’s fast guy Chase Black and his Chase Black Racing Krämer APX-350 MA got even quicker, […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/sam-drane-third-quickest-at-texas-talent-cup-test/feed/ 0 2025 Triumph TF 450-RC Review | Motorcycle Test https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-triumph-tf-450-rc-review-motorcycle-test/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-triumph-tf-450-rc-review-motorcycle-test/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:38:35 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=519849 2025 Triumph TF 450-RC Review Britain’s Industrial Revolution of the late 19th century transformed its economy, shifting from agriculture to large-scale industry and manufacturing. Amid this wave of innovation, Siegfried Bettman founded the Triumph Cycle Company in 1887, initially producing bicycles. By 1902, Triumph had built its first motorcycle, the Triumph 1, marking the beginning […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-triumph-tf-450-rc-review-motorcycle-test/feed/ 0 Ducati XDiavel X4 rolling off production line now ahead of August arrival https://www.mcnews.com.au/the-ducati-xdiavel-reinvented-with-v4-motovation-for-2025/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/the-ducati-xdiavel-reinvented-with-v4-motovation-for-2025/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:30:04 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=516208 2025 Ducati XDiavel V4 Production of the new XDiavel V4 has kicked off at Ducati’s Borgo Panigale plant, ten years after the birth of the first XDiavel. The muscular and also somewhat elegant XDiavel has been reinvented for 2025 and is now powered by the mechanical marvel that is Ducati’s 1158 cc GranTurismo V4. It will […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/the-ducati-xdiavel-reinvented-with-v4-motovation-for-2025/feed/ 0 Rees wraps up NZ SBK title as husband and wife split 600 and Pro Twins spoils https://www.mcnews.com.au/rees-wraps-up-nz-superbike-title-as-husband-and-wife-split-600-and-pro-twins-spoils/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/rees-wraps-up-nz-superbike-title-as-husband-and-wife-split-600-and-pro-twins-spoils/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 02:07:45 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520404 2025 New Zealand Superbike Championship Round Four Taupo Motorsport Park The New Zealand Superbike Championship wrapped up at Taupo Motorsport Park over the weekend, with Round Four the season finale which witnessed all three champions claiming a perfect weekend of three wins and pole, to end their seasons on a high. Mitch Rees took out […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/rees-wraps-up-nz-superbike-title-as-husband-and-wife-split-600-and-pro-twins-spoils/feed/ 0 Moto News | Dirt Track | ProMX |MXGP | NZ MX | Enduro | X-Trial https://www.mcnews.com.au/moto-news-dirt-track-promx-mxgp-nz-mx-enduro-x-trial/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/moto-news-dirt-track-promx-mxgp-nz-mx-enduro-x-trial/#respond Tue, 18 Mar 2025 01:20:31 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520328 Moto News Weekly Wrap March 18, 2025 What’s New: Senior Dirt Track Champs this weekend Women’s ISDE Team into Motorsport Hall of Fame YMA to support Team USA at Women’s Oceania Challenge YJR riders impress in NSW and Queensland Clubman EoIs for 2025 ISDE open FIM Oceania status for ProMX MX1 Triumph extend contract with […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/moto-news-dirt-track-promx-mxgp-nz-mx-enduro-x-trial/feed/ 0 Save Up to $7,790 at TeamMoto March Madness Event – Unbeatable Deals https://www.mcnews.com.au/teammoto-march-madness-event/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/teammoto-march-madness-event/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:50:07 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=519278 Save Up to $7,790! Unbeatable Deals at TeamMoto’s March Madness Event Looking for a great deal on a new bike? Look no further as TeamMoto have launched their March Madness Sale, delivering some of the biggest savings of the year. For a limited time, you can take advantage of massive discounts of up to $7,790 […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/teammoto-march-madness-event/feed/ 0 Toprak back on top after two-day WorldSBK test in Portimao https://www.mcnews.com.au/worldsbk-2025-portimao-test-times-march/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/worldsbk-2025-portimao-test-times-march/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:31:21 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520023 WorldSBK 2025 Portimao Test – March A two-day WorldSBK Test at Portimao got underway on Friday morning, but few riders took to the track in the morning due to the damp conditions. The track was busy in the afternoon. While Saturday morning brought dry, sunny conditions, intermittent rain affected the action from lunchtime, before clearing again […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/worldsbk-2025-portimao-test-times-march/feed/ 0 Honda dominate MXGP Round Two as Jake Cannon shines in EMX https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-fim-motocross-world-championship-round-two-mxgp-of-castilla-la-mancha-results/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-fim-motocross-world-championship-round-two-mxgp-of-castilla-la-mancha-results/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 03:09:10 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520063 2025 FIM Motocross World Championship Round Two – MXGP of Castilla La Mancha Club Deportivo Cózar Motor Ranch The Circuito Motor Ranch on the edge of the small Spanish village of Cóza hosted the MXGP of Castilla La Mancha. Despite constant heavy rain in the lead up to the event, the Qualifying Races went ahead […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-fim-motocross-world-championship-round-two-mxgp-of-castilla-la-mancha-results/feed/ 0 MotoGP Riders and Team Managers reflect on the MotoGP of Argentina https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-riders-and-team-managers-reflect-on-the-motogp-of-argentina/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-riders-and-team-managers-reflect-on-the-motogp-of-argentina/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:47:26 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520239 MotoGP 2025 Round Two – Argentina – Termas de Rio Hondo – Sunday MotoGP Rider Quotes Marc Márquez – P1 “Equalling Ángel Nieto is special… he opened the doors to Spain for the motorcycling world, he showed it to us, and it’s a big honour. But today I am impressed with my brother, about Alex, […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-riders-and-team-managers-reflect-on-the-motogp-of-argentina/feed/ 0 Recapping the Sunday MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 contests from Argentina https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-results-argentina-moto2-moto3-points/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-results-argentina-moto2-moto3-points/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 23:25:19 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=519638 MotoGP 2025 Round Two – Argentina – Termas de Rio Hondo – Sunday Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) lit up his comeback run again in Termas de Rio Hondo as he once again battled his way past younger brother Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) in the closing stages of the Gran Premio YPF Energía […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-results-argentina-moto2-moto3-points/feed/ 0 Ai Ogura disqualified from eighth-place finish at Argentine Grand Prix https://www.mcnews.com.au/ai-ogura-disqualified-from-argentine-grand-prix/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/ai-ogura-disqualified-from-argentine-grand-prix/#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2025 21:31:55 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=520099 MotoGP 2025 Round Two – Argentina – Termas de Rio Hondo – Sunday Trackhouse Aprilia’s Ai Ogura valiantly fought from 15th on the grid to an eighth-place finish on Sunday in Argentina. The 24-year-old crashed early in Q1, stunting his progress in qualifying. After the race on Sunday, the FIM MotoGP Stewards Panel sanctioned the […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/ai-ogura-disqualified-from-argentine-grand-prix/feed/ 3 MotoGP riders and Team Managers reflect on Argentine Sprint Race – Moto2/3 QP https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-riders-and-team-managers-reflect-on-argentine-sprint-race-moto2-3-qp/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-riders-and-team-managers-reflect-on-argentine-sprint-race-moto2-3-qp/#respond Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:53:29 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=519637 MotoGP 2025 Round Two – Argentina – Termas de Rio Hondo Saturday Sprint Round Up / Results Marc Márquez – P1 “I was expecting this type of race today. I knew Alex (Márquez) was very competitive and he pushed me to the limit until the end. In the final laps, with the grip fading, I […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-riders-and-team-managers-reflect-on-argentine-sprint-race-moto2-3-qp/feed/ 0 MotoGP riders reflect on opening day of practice in Argentina https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-riders-reflect-on-opening-day-of-practice-in-argentina/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-riders-reflect-on-opening-day-of-practice-in-argentina/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 23:26:53 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=519636 MotoGP 2025 Round Two – Argentina – Termas de Rio Hondo – Friday Marc Márquez – P1 “I immediately felt comfortable. We obviously put more work on the bike compared to Thailand, as it was a long time since I last rode at this track, and it was also my first time here on a […]

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]]> https://www.mcnews.com.au/2025-motogp-riders-reflect-on-opening-day-of-practice-in-argentina/feed/ 0 Ducati MH900e – The Mike Hailwood 900 Evoluzione https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-mh900e-the-mike-hailwood-900-evoluzione/ https://www.mcnews.com.au/ducati-mh900e-the-mike-hailwood-900-evoluzione/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 03:20:39 +0000 https://www.mcnews.com.au/?p=458987 Ducati MH900e – Mike Hailwood 900 Evoluzione With Phil Aynsley This motorcycle history feature takes us back to a New Year’s Day 25 years ago to take a look at the first motorcycle to be offered for sale directly by a major manufacturer via the internet – the Ducati MH900e (Mike Hailwood 900 Evoluzione). The bike […]

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