Valentino Rossi Stunts

Valentino Rossi Wheelie

Victory in Sepang this weekend followed by success in the season’s final race in Valencia will take the Italian into double figures for the season.

But the Fiat Yamaha rider, who finished second last time out at the Australian GP in Phillip Island, is expecting another tough test from former world champion Casey Stoner.

The 29-year-old said: “We have two races left and I would really like to try to win them both, plus I also want to keep up Yamaha’s excellent podium record this season. I love Malaysia and I have had some great races there in the past, plus it generally suits our bike very well so with any luck we can look forward to a fun weekend.

"That said, we know that Casey will be very strong again as well as others so it will no doubt be a good battle!”

One advantage for Rossi in Malaysia this weekend will be previous knowledge of

Bridgestone tyres at the Sepang circuit.
He tested at the Far East venue twice back in January and February and he said that experience would be crucial.

“I am looking forward to going to Malaysia because we have done quite a bit of testing there with Bridgestone so we have a lot of data – not something we have had for most of this season.

"I was quite strong there in the winter and I hope it’s the same again this time, especially since we know a lot more about the tyres now, “added Rossi.

Plan to visit such exotic locales as Qatar, Barcelona Spain, Tokyo Japan, Phillip Island Australia, San Marino, Malaysia, and Mugello Italy. You’ll be following the MotoGP World Championship racers from one country to the next, and with admission and paddock pass should be able to say “Ciao!” to Vale, as his fans and friends know him, at each venue.

Italy's Valentino Rossi walks in the pit lane after he took the pole position during the MotoGP qualifying session of the Czech Republic Motorcycle Grand Prix at the Brno circuit in brno, Czech Republic, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009. Rossi cools his left hand with an ice pack after he crashed during the qualifying. (AP Photo/Eckehard Schulz)

To begin your vacation in 2009, you’ll be picking up with the MotoGP racers in the U.S. at the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix starting Friday, August 28th. From here, your itinerary will include:

Valentino Rossi Sports Bike Rider

Valentino Rossi was born in Urbino, Italy on 16 February 1979. He is the son of the former Italian Champion motorcyclist, Graziano Rossi.

Nicknamed, The Doctor, Valentino Rossi's first 125cc Grand Prix was in Malaysia 1996 and in the same year he had his first victory in the Czech GP.

Valentino Rossi is the youngest rider to have won the 125cc, 250cc and 500cc world titles.

Rossi joined Honda in 1999 and had a very successful run with the manufacturer. After winning three consecutive world titles Rossi left Honda and joined Yamaha and immediately helped turn them around.

Rossi won his first race with Yamaha and what's more he won the MotoGP championship yet again. There is no doubting Rossi's unparalleled ability as Yamaha's bike is widely regarded as inferior to some of its competitors including Honda.

Forbes magazine reported that Valentino Rossi was the ninth highest paid sportsman (jointly with Lance Armstrong) in 2004 with earnings of $28m.
Youngest ever won the Italian 125cc champion, and third in the European championship (1995).
* First rider in the history of the sport to win back-to-back premier class races for different manufacturers.
* The first rider in the 55-year history of Moto GP to take back-to-back victories riding machines from two different manufacturers, The 2003 Repsol Honda RC211V and the 2004 Gauloises Yamaha YZR M1.
* One of the two riders to win back-to-back titles on different machinery with Repsol Honda RC211V (2003) and with Gauloises Yamaha YZR M1 (2004).
* The youngest rider ever to have won World Championships in all three classes 125GP, 250GP, and the 500GP/Moto GP.* First in all time podium standings with 104 podiums in premier class.
* First in most podiums in a season with 16 podiums (2003 and 2005).
* First in fastest laps in a season with 12 fastest laps (2003).
* Only rider to win three races after starting the race from 11th or lower on the grid (British GP 2001, German GP 2006 & Dutch TT 2007).* First rider ever to win the MotoGP class at the age of 23.
* Second rider ever to win the premier class title with a two-stroke and a four-stroke machine.
* Fourth youngest rider ever to win the 500cc title.
* Eighth rider to have won three or more successive premier-class titles.
* Only rider to win seven consecutive races at his home Grand Prix at Mugello (2002-2008).
In September 2008, Valentino Rossi won his sixth world premier-class title when he won the Japanese MotoGP, having needed just one point to secure his first MotoGP title since 2005.

In December 2008, Valentino Rossi switched to four wheels when he drove in the Wales Rally GB in a Ford Focus carrying logos supporting the BBC's Children in Need appeal. Rossi finished a creditable 12th.

In February 2009, Simon Barnes of The Times had an amusing take on how Valentino Rossi injured himself drawing the curtains, tripping and crash-landing on a glass table, and thereby needing stitches in two injuries.

On 3 May 2009, Valentino Rossi topped the MotoGP world championship table after his first win of the season at the Spanish GP.

On 27 June 2009, Valentino Rossi gained his 100th victory, when he won at the Dutch MotoGP.

On 25 October 2009, Valentino Rossi gained his seventh world MotoGP crown when he finished third in the Malaysian Grand Prix.

On 8 April 2010, Steve Parrish wrote an article entitled What Makes Rossi Great, in which he gave many reasons including the fact that Rossi's camp is fairly small, including Uccio, his minder, and Jeremy Burgess, his mechanical minder.

On 11 April 2010 in Qatar, Valentino Rossi won the first race of the 2010 MotoGP championship.
Valentino Rossi and Ducati have poached the legendary Australian crew chief Jeremy Burgess from Yamaha in a bid to win a MotoGP title with a third manufacturer.

Rossi and Burgess are the most successful pairing in the MotoGP with seven world championships together over the past 11 seasons.

The Italian, who finished third behind winner Casey Stoner in the Australian Grand Prix last weekend, has insisted Ducati hire Adelaide-based Burgess to supervise his race program in search of an eighth world crown in 2011.

Rossi has never raced in MotoGP without kingmaker Burgess whose credits include world championships with Aussie greats Wayne Gardner and Mick Doohan.

"Jerry stays with me until I retire," Rossi said when asked about the prospect of racing without his trusted wingman.

Burgess left Honda to join Rossi at Yamaha in 2004 and will now work to reinvigorate Ducati, who have not won a title since 2007 with Casey Stoner.

"I've spoken to Ducati and I think it is all going to work out fairly well," Burgess said of his impending switch to Italy's famous red team.
Valentino Rossi is based in London and is a hugely popular figure in motorcycling. In July 2005 Rossi ruled out an imminent move to Formula 1, saying:

"For next year I'm quite OK with Yamaha, but in the future I don't know what happens".

A couple of months later Valentino Rossi secured his fifth straight world title. His second place in the Malaysian Grand Prix made his position at the top of the championship standings unassailable. Previously only two other riders, Giacomo Agostini and Mick Doohan, had won the premier class of GP bike racing five times.

2006, however, did not start well for Rossi. Technical problems meant that his Yamaha was unable to finish the Shanghai MotoGP leaving Rossi well down the standings, however Steve Parrish, BBC motorbikes commentator, was amongst those still predicting that Valentino Rossi would recover.

If Rossi was to justify such optimism then Yamaha had a major job on its hands. Straight after Shanghai, Rossi's bike lost power on lap 21 at Le Mans' Bugatti circuit and his departure from the French Grand Prix meant that he dropped to eighth in the overall standings.

Back in July 2006 Nicky Hayden had a 51-point advantage over Rossi, but Rossi had an amazing run to lead the standings by eight points before the last race of the season in Valencia.

However the MotoGP title eluded Valentino Rossi in 2006 when he slid out on lap five. Although he got back on his Yamaha, Rossi could only manage 13th whilst Hayden finished third - enough to take the title.

Valentino Rossi said that complacency was partly responsible for him failing to gain a sixth consecutive MotoGP world title.

Valentino Rossi told the BBC:

"Last year we made mistakes because we felt unbeatable ... To come second once is good, it makes you come back more focused."

In March 2007, Valentino Rossi won the Spanish MotoGP, his first race since Malaysia in September 2006. It was his 85th win and made him championship leader.

When Rossi won the Italian MotoGP in June 2007, it was his sixth victory at Mugello and maintained his 100% record there.

Valentino Rossi had a poor start to 2008, however in May 2008, he won the China MotoGP. It was his first win in eight races.

Rossi followed up immediately with victory at the French MotoGP and rose to the top of the world championship standings.

On 13 July 2008 Valentino Rossi secured a record 202 consecutive appearances in grand prix races and with his second place at the German MotoGP he also regained the lead in the world championship.




Valentino Rossi

Ural Motor Bikes

Buying a Bullet from the dealer in Chennai was a bit of a no-brainer. Various business trips to India had re-kindled the lust for a bike after more than 20 years, and the Enfields were so reminiscent of my old heavyweight Ajay 16MS. So a deal was done on the spot following a chance diversion past the dealer by the three wheeler auto-rickshaw driver, and subsequently the whole challenging rigmarole of customs and import and all the rest was duly learned, gone through and just about survived. What a palaver.

However, my lean-burn single was a dream to ride, and I loved the interest and attention it received. I should have been happy. But I had been brought up on a Bonnie with E3134 cams. In a 5TA frame... The Bullet was too sweet for me. So what to get next?
Well, the next option, given that I really didn't want anything as commonplace as a Milwaukee Harley - fine bikes from a fine city, and fine beer brewers though the citizens are - my taste for a challenge meant something much more obscure, such as a Ural.

You know the story, there are a few versions, but it hinges around the Russians getting the 1938 model BMW design, taking it away, and building their own modified version by the tens of thousands for the war effort.

From there the story is pretty similar to that of the Enfield. The factory kept making what it knew how to make, year after year after year, with incremental design improvements rather than a brand new model every two years. So a relatively recent Ural would still be a living museum piece, but with a bit more grunt. I wanted one.

I found a 650, one of the very last of the old design, built in 2001 just before the factory collapsed post-perestroika, resulting in the need for an American financed rescue package. This machine, really one of the last of the old school Urals, was built with the finesse that I would have expected of a Ukrainian designed and built tractor ( with apologies to the Ukrainians). Throw metal at it. Bend it. Weld it. Build it. Rugged in the extreme, but from questionable metals and with appalling detail finishing. 'What's primer?' is just one of many questions they just forgot to ask.
But I loved her, despite her rapid aging over a few years to the patina of a 30 year old machine. The weird sideways kickstart. The gear change so slow, so clunky, soooo noisy! The confusion in the eyes of onlookers, and the oh-so retro looks. Oh and yes, everything you have ever read or heard about the equally rugged, do-everything toolkit supplied is also perfectly true.

Ongoing interest in the Ural started a new string of thought. The factory by this time had been 'saved' by American entrepreneurs and was making big strides in improving build quality, component spec, etc, and also attracting buyers in the North American market, targeting the bike there as very cool 'go anywhere' transport for the outdoor man. But someone there also suggested a small run of premium-build bikes to meet the growing demand for retro styled products.

The result was the Retro, a bike styled and built in the image of the M72 and R63
Well I saw and I wanted. I positively lusted. But could I buy one? No sir! None in the UK for sale, and probably no more than three or four in the country, if that. None expected ever at the dealers. Some expected at the dealers on the continent, but when? Well, who knows?

So I turned to the States and
Our buddy Basem from About.com just got the first ride on the new $10,000 Ural T sidecar, finding that the 40bhp Russian-made throwback is prone to “lift throttle oversteer.” Basem, aren’t you supposed to be more responsible than us?
However, few will disagree that the Ural sidecar outfit must be a hot contender for the top slot in motorcycling mediocrity. This BMW inspired flat twin is outstandingly one of the worst motorcycles ever put into series production - a creation of such comprehensive awfulness, in every respect, that it almost defies belief that even one example has ever been sold in the West.

Yet, it need not have been like this. The Ural began life as a BMW R71 and was the product of the 1939 Ribbentrop/Molotov pact whereby Germany sold, amongst other things, state of the art technology to the Soviet Union. Germany granted the Russians a credit of 200 million Reichsmarks to buy German equipment and in return the Nazis had free access to Russian raw materials.
Compared with walking and carrying a heavy machine gun on your back, the R71 was a big improvement. It soon became the Russian jeep, with drive to the sidecar being taken from the rear wheel of the bike. The outfit could carry a heavy machine gun, plus two men and their rations, in the harshest terrain. Its light weight, compared with a truck, meant that the outfit could be dragged through bogs and hauled up cliff faces - and it had the added benefit of being a small target for German tourists armed with 88mm anti-tank weapons. So the legend of the macho, go anywhere, catch-bullets-in-my-carburetor-and-eat-them sidecar outfit began.

Sixty years later, this myth needs viewing objectively. The all conquering Ural war hero belongs to the same age as when carcinogenic DDT was considered a good fix for delousing submariners' genital areas and being trapped in a burning bomber was a mere occupational inconvenience. Things have moved on.

TTXGP Sports Bikes Images

As indicated by the cryptic web entry on the Motoczysz website, Michael has decided to enter the TTXGP race on the Isle of Man. The design draws heavily on the Motoczysz C1 but as yet, the computer images are all that is available. Specs look good, if the bike is ready on race day, it should be a formidable entry. The rider will be Mark Miller.
Frame: MotoCzysz Carbon Fiber/Aluminum “Open Architecture”
Front Suspension: MotoCzysz 6X flex with gas filled single Ohlins damper
Rear Suspension: Ohlin’s with MotoCzysz swingarm and linkage
Front wheel / brakes: 16.5 x 3.5 Carbon BST with 320mm Brembo
Rear wheel / brake 16.5 x 6.25 Carbon BST with 220mm Brembo
Drive: MotoCzysz PMDC propulsion pack
Energy: Lithium Ion ‘Hot swap’ battery packs/digital configuration up to 15kWh
Control: 2,400A with regen
Weight: 195Kg
Power: 115hp+
Torque: 300 Ftlbs peak, 150 Ftlbs nominal
Max speed: 150mph+ (w/ single speed gear box)
175mph+ (w/ multi speed gear box)
The inaugural TTXGP having concluded, the biggest winner is without question Team Agni. A producer of DC motors for various applications, Agni Motors and team leader Cedric Lynch deserve recognition for putting together a design that not only dominated on the track, but did so without the fanfare many other entries enjoyed. As we said in our TTXGP preview, in racing there’s no hiding behind spec sheet claims. Where other rides, like the Motoczysz and Mission One, claimed 150-mph top speeds, the Agni was much closer to hitting its 120-mph claim in an actual race – reaching triple-digit speeds in the aforementioned Sulby speed trap.

The Isle of Man TT is over a century old, historic to say the least. And another chapter has been added to the TT story, the running of the inaugural electric-only TTXGP. In the biggest exhibition of electric-powered racing to date, Rob Barber took the checkered flag on the 1-lap time trial aboard the Team Agni entry. Joining the Anglo-Indian machine on the TTXGP Pro Class rostrum was the German XXL team (rider Thomas Schoenfelder) and the Ashland, Oregon-based Team Brammo (rider Mark Buckley).
Amongst the notable DNFs in the Pro Class were the Manx-based Team ManTTX, which ran second in the first practice session and was running the TTXGP in the same position before yielding the spot to the XXL squad after retiring from the race. The Oregon-based MotoCzysz, piloted by American Mark Miller, also retired before even reaching the first check point.

Triumph Motorcycle PHotos Reviews

Triumph Motorcycles has always had its own distinctive character and a history of creating motorcycles that become design classics. And we've not lost that touch he inspiration and engineering passion that birthed the iconic Triumph Bonneville of the 60's has today created bikes like the stunning Rocket III and the unmistakable Speed Triple. At the heart of Triumph's philosophy is a firm commitment to developing truly unique motorcycles that are distinctive in looks, design and performance. Triumph's aim is to craft motorcycles that deliver a great riding experience through the fusion of a well-balanced, easy to handle chassis and strong, flexible engines. The result is an inspiring range of motorcycles delivering intelligent, usable performance Enjoy the best that Triumph has to offer by renewing your R.A.T. membership, downloading our latest images or checking out our progress on the world's race circuits.
How far would 55 gallons of gas get you in a Triumph Motorcycle, well it would last you a long time and the reason why I ask is because when you purchase a new Triumph Motorcycle, you will be given 55 gallons of gas absolutely free.For those of you who did not want to purchase a new motorcycle this great offer will not make you go out and purchase one, but if you were in the market for a new Triumph Bike then the offer of free gas is one hell of a bonus.

Triumph Motorcycle’s have come a long way since they first started out, and with the release of their new Street Triple, and Rocket 3, Triumph fans have never had it so good.

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Do you remember that Harley ad a couple of years ago? I thought it was great. It showed a baby wearing a little Harley T-shirt. For a lot of us, our fascination with motorcycles goes back to when we were kids. I was in the 7th grade when the bug bit me. I went to a combined junior high and high school (the grades ranged from 7th grade to 12th grade). Waaaay back in 1964, one of the high school seniors had a brand new Triumph Tiger, which in those days was a 500cc twin with a single carb. That little white and gold 500cc Tiger was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. I used to take every minute I could and just stare at it...recess, lunch, study halls, between classes, before school, after school...you get the idea. It was an awesome machine and it had me hypnotized. If you could wear out a paint job by staring at it, I would have had that Tiger down to the bare metal.

The guy who owned the Tiger graduated a few months later, and shortly after that, he traded in the Tiger on a brand new 1965 Bonneville. That was an even more desirable machine. 650cc, twin carbs, and (get this) 50 horsepower! Triumph held the land speed record at something over 230 mph in those days, and every one of their motorcycles came with a "World's Fastest Motorcycle" decal. Motorcycle is one of the oldest motorcycles in existence. The first Triumph was produced in England in 1902.
Triumph went to a smaller gas tank in 1966, they got rid of the parcel grid you see on the 1965 model above, and they changed the paint to an ivory white with three orange competition stripes bordered by gold pinstriping. My Dad was an upholsterer, and he reupholstered the seat in matching white Naugahyde with three orange pleats bordered with gold piping. Seen from above, the effect was one of a continuous competition stripe. It was striking. When Dad took the bike into Cooper's Cycle Ranch for servicing, Sherm Cooper (the owner, and a big Triumph name on the east coast) noticed it immediately. A large part of my Dad's upholstery business after that was custom motorcycle seats for Triumphs and Hondas (Cooper's other line).
Two years before the first Harley was released. These bikes have a definite loyal following. Known for their styling, agility and power, today’s Triumph Motorcycle is easily customizable. Genuine Triumph Accessories ensure complete performance and power. Some of the most popular and sought after Triumph Motorcycle parts include: the long haul touring seat,windshield, passenger back rest, luggage rack and leather saddle bags. These Triumph parts and accessories are available in OEM and AfterMarket versions. Depending on ones budget and needs, Triumph Motorcycle Parts can really make the bike all your own. As if it was made for you personally. Changing to handling, the height, and seat comfort are just a few of the things that can be addressed with quality Triumph motorcycle parts.

Triumph Bonneville Special

Triumph Bonneville Special
Triumph Bonneville Special with girl

Triumph Bonneville Special

Triumph Bonneville Special

Triumph Bonneville Image

For every modern Bonneville sold from the Hinckley factory, Triumph sell four Bonneville T100s. T100 is the most popular Bonneville model and there are now five modern classics to chose from-Scrambler 900, Thruxton 900 and three versions of the Bonneville in the T100 shape. In 2007 the 865cc engine from T100 also benefits the lowest spec Bonneville.After you’ve brushed for 2 minutes the SmartGuide displays a digital smiley face. After 3 minutes of brushing, the smiley face starts winking at you. And although some people think this is gimmicky & unnecessary, a number of other reviews note that they love the “cute” smiley and winking. They yearn for the positive reinforcement that they receive from it, and users observe that it actually drives them to keep brushing for the dentist recommended two minutes. This is a perfect example of how straightforward thoughtful design can really improve a customer’s experience.
Bonneville Black and Bonneville T100 are the two first 2007 models Triumph are releasing this year. After increasing demand from the dealers Triumph decided to make them available two months prior to the planned release. All Bonneville models now feature a version of the 865cc parallel twin engine from T100, which replaces the 790cc version in the most basic Bonneville models.
The Oral B Triumph 5000 (recently renamed as the Professional Care SmartSeries 5000) gets impressive reviews. On Amazon over 80% of the two-hundred plus reviewers give it 5 stars. What’s more, 93% of the total reviews are four or five stars. It’s quite possibly the top rated electronic toothbrush on the market.

There are a few things that the reviewers really seem to like about the Oral B Triumph. Let’s see why it’s so highly rated:
The Oral B Triumph 5000 is sold with a small timing companion device called the “SmartGuide.” The SmartGuide is in essence a digital clock that activates once you start brushing your teeth. It tells you how much time you’ve taken brushing each quadrant of your mouth – suggesting thirty seconds per quadrant to meet the full dentist recommended 2 minutes of brushing. It also lets you know if you are brushing your teeth too hard.
T100, as the name suggests, can do the staggering speed of 100 mph, the true ton. Bonneville was the world’s fastest motorcycle at the end of the sixties and it is this image Triumph has refreshed with the T100. Bonneville is located in Utah, USA and many a land-speed record has been set on those salt plains.