Too hot to handle
Once again the local KTM dealership is up for grabs, Bike World is no longer the local KTM dealer and according to insiders Bike World decided to part with KTM because of their pricing policy which is a lot higher compaired to countries.
On the other hand, Bike World will still offer spare parts and support for its KTM costumers.
Suspended
Suzuki has officially confirmed that it won’t particpating in the MotoGP for the next two years. but they will be back in 2014 with a 1000cc motorcycle. In a press release Suzuki stated :
“ This suspension is to cope with tough circumstances mainly caused by the prolonged recession in developed countries, a historical depreciation of Japanese Yen and repeated natural disasters. Having an eye to returning to MotoGP in 2014, Suzuki will now focus on developing a competitive new racing machine for that class. Suzuki will continue motocross racing activity and support of road racing activities using mass-produced motorcycles, by obtaining FIM homologation and co-operation with the supplier of its development racing kit parts.”
The financial problems and natural disasters Japan has been facing took its toll on Suzuki and other Japanese manufacturers, there was no significant changes in GSX-R line for almost the past 2-3 years ! Where as the European manufacturers -BMW & Ducati- has been very active with the development of new bikes.
Its all verbal !
Be prepared for an Ambush in the Night.
Made in Thailand
In order to get around high import duties and taxes, Ducati well soon -Jan 2011- be shipping out the Ducs from their new Thai plant. Ducati confirmed that the new Thai factory is for the Asian markets, and they have no intention of decreasing their presence in Italy.
The question is, are we by any chance in Asia ?
Around a corner near you
The Doctor is back
According to the official MotoGP website, the doctor will be back on the saddle and racing this weekend in Germany.
Rumor of the day
A possible merger between the two Italian giants…it will be very annoying to their Japanese rivals.
