For the second year in a row MXGP has been dazzled by a ‘rookie’ on the bigger machine. We spoke to HRC’s Tim Gajser about how the nineteen year old has made the step and why he is so damn fast on that CRF450RW…
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2016 MXGP steeds: the bikes and the bling
What’s new and juicy on six of the factory bikes in MXGP this year? We asked the technicians from each team to explain some of their changes and work for 2016…
777 going for lift-off: Bobryshev MXGP exclusive
Third in the world in 2015, HRC’s Evgeny Bobryshev has flown across the world and made a bigger commitment than ever to succeed in MXGP. We met the 27 year old in California to find out how the Honda star is looking at one or two positions better for 2016…
Rattray: “Paulin with Aldon Baker is a good move”
Tyla Rattray voices his opinion on Gautier Paulin’s travels to the U.S. to be part of the famed ‘Baker Factory’ while also musing on Ben Townley’s return to MXGP
69 on the 3: Nicky Hayden chooses his best
Over 200 Grands Prix, an AMA Superbike title and some memorable dirt-track victories: Nicky Hayden was a curious choice for a top three of a long career and we cornered him at Valencia for his verdict…
HRC shed light on Gajser decision
The 2015 MX2 World Championship was a close run contest won by Tim Gajser and Honda both celebrating their first world titles in the category. The decision by each party to allow the nineteen year old Slovenian to move into MXGP for 2016 was a late – and surprising – call that means the manufacturer’s chances of again sealing victory in the MX2 are remote…
Top 5 riders in MXGP in 2015
Who was fast and who managed to last? Here’s our judgement on who made an impression in MXGP in 2015 in our very own ranking…