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Coppins win sees Yamaha 1-2 in MX1-GP Series
2 Days ago
Yamaha Monster Motocross Team's Josh Coppins emphatically aced his first victory of the 2008 MX1-GP World Championship with a double moto sweep at a sun-drenched and packed Talkessel circuit in Teutschenthal for the Grand Prix of Germany. The eighth round of fifteen in the series saw the Kiwi take his first spoils since Bulgaria 2007 and his first double since Mantova 14 months ago; rising to second position in the standings as a consequence. David Philippaerts was fourth and keeps the championship lead, meaning both YZ450FM riders are now 'one and two' and Yamaha head the manufacturer's table by 19 points. The old Talkessel layout provided its usual mix of elevation changes and cambered turns. The majority of the soil of the fast course had been ripped and prepared and grew rougher in places but the grey hard-pack dirt remained slippery and stony in others. 34,000 spectators enjoyed some excellent weather.
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David Philippaerts Keeps Red Plate in UK MX1
07 June 2008
41,000 spectators, the largest attendance to see the FIM MX1-GP World Championship so far this season, followed Yamaha Monster Motocross Team's David Philippaerts take his fifth consecutive podium with third position on his YZ450FM. A busy and demanding Mallory Park hosted the British Grand Prix under grey skies for the sixth round of fifteen in the 2008 campaign. The brand new track provided riders with an unseen challenge and while the layout generally got a 'thumbs up' from the majority of the MX1 field, the new dirt was soft (from days of rain beforehand) and very rough; making overtaking a hard task. The course, built alongside - and using vast sections - of the historic road racing facility that used to entertain such luminaries such as Giacomo Agostini, Mike Hailwood and Barry Sheene, was inaugurated with some fantastic scenes.
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Tourist Trophy 2008
23 May 2008
On the 6th June Ducati celebrates the 30th anniversary of Mike Hailwood’s legendary win and the 50th anniversary of its participation in the TT. The 2008 Tourist Trophy road race takes place from 24th May to 7th June, around the Isle of Man and this year’s event will be a special opportunity for race fans to celebrate this anniversary with Ducati. One of the prime reasons for celebration is undoubtedly the 30th anniversary of the 2nd June 1978, the date of Mike Hailwood’s unforgettable race to victory on a Ducati 900. It was as an incredible achievement as it was unexpected, as Hailwood came out of retirement and stunned the world of motorcycling by beating the odds-on favourite Phil Read on his Honda to complete a fairytale return to racing and the Isle of Man TT.
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Ducati Sweeps the Board at Awards Ceremony
14 May 2008
More than 35,000 readers of the major Italian bike magazine Motociclismo voted for their Bike of the Year 2008 and gave a huge vote of confidence towards Ducati giving them their best ever result in the Sport Bike catergory, best in Supermotard and a major result in the Naked Bike categories. Choosing from 280 models split into 12 categories, including 125cc, Cruiser, Naked, Dual, Enduro, Supermotard, Touring, Sport Bike, Sport Touring, and three scooter categories, the public’s favourite and most eagerly awaited award was for best Sport Bike. For the first time ever in the history of such awards presented by motorcycle magazines, a single manufacturer – Ducati – had recorded an unprecedented clean sweep of votes and claimed the first three places.
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The New Ducati Monster Tours the UK
14 May 2008
The Monster 696 will be blazing a trail through some of the most beautiful settings in UK and Europe this summer. As the Monster 696 arrives at Ducati Stores around Europe, Ducati is pleased to announce the Ducati Monster Tour a live and interactive roadshow departing from Borgo Panigale and travelling the length and breadth of Europe in order to give the public a unique opportunity to try out the new Monster 696 in whichever country or city they may live. A large 14 metre bespoke truck has been commissioned especially for the tour and consists of three floors and includes a hospitality area for those taking part in the test rides. The event truck also has an area dedicated to Ducati apparel and the new 2008 collection.
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Philippaerts Takes First Win with Yamaha
13 May 2008
In changeable weather conditions and across a tricky Sevlievo circuit, Yamaha Monster Motocross Team's David Philippaerts scored his first success on the YZ450FM with first and second positions in the two motos at the Grand Prix of Bulgaria. After four rounds of fifteen in the 2008 FIM MX1-GP World Championship the Italian has extended his lead in the series to 17 points and also placed Yamaha first in the manufacturer's standings. Josh Coppins was sixth overall and currently lies third.
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Prumm Injures Knee Before First WMX-GP
09 May 2008
The fourth round of the FIM Motocross World Championship will take place at one of the best circuits on the calendar this weekend as the visit to Sevlievo not only kicks the series back into life after a two week break but also initiates the first meeting of five in the first ever Women’s World Championship. Van Beers Yamaha’s Katherine Prumm, a double Women’s World Cup winner, is struggling for full fitness after rupturing her right ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) while practicing this week.
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Reed 2008 Champion With Las Vegas Victory
05 May 2008
Chad Reed is the new 2008 Monster Energy AMA Supercross /FIM World Championship number one after registering his ninth victory of the season in front of more than 39,000 spectators at the Sam Boyd stadium in Las Vegas last weekend. The Australian, still recovering from a broken shoulder blade, went into the final round of seventeen with a ten point lead over main rival Kevin Windham but blitzed the field once more aboard his YZ450F to clinch his second crown in the class (the other obtained in 2004).
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Reed Takes 10 Points to Season Finale, Lawrence Lites Champion
29 April 2008
A title-worthy performance from Yamaha's San Manuel rider Chad Reed, after pulling back from a first corner crash to finish second, at Qwest Field in Seattle for the penultimate round of the 2008 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series (also an FIM World Championship) means that the Australian carries a ten point advantage to Las Vegas in search of his second crown next week. Yamaha of Troy's Jason Lawrence claimed the West Region Lites series with his YZ250F.
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Philippaerts New Series Leader After Double Podium
29 April 2008
A sun-blessed and roasting Grand Prix of Portugal at the stunning Agueda circuit was the perfect remedy for the FIM Motocross World Championship after the sea of rain and mud that washed out the Spanish visit last weekend. The splendid stage for round three of fifteen, south of the city of Porto, witnessed the Yamaha Monster Motocross Team score a double podium result with David Philippaerts finishing second and Josh Coppins third on the works YZ450FMs. Philippaerts won a moto and was second in the other race, while Coppins seized his first silverware of the season after a thrilling move past champion Steve Ramon for third spot on the final corner of the last lap. On the podium Philippaerts picked up the red-plate to signify his new status as MX1-GP championship leader for the first time. He is also the first Italian to sit at the top of the points table since the inception of the MX1-GP class in 2004.
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Pourcel & Cairoli Win Portuguese Thriller at Agueda
28 April 2008
The Portuguese Grand Prix got underway today in front of 18000 fans who saw two Italians David Philippaerts (MX1) and Antonio Cairoli (MX2) clinch the World Championship lead at the end of an eventful weekend. The MX1 Grand Prix was won by Sebastien Pourcel, to close a perfect weekend as he clocked also the pole yesterday. Philippaerts was second overall while countryman Cairoli won the MX2 Grand Prix from KTM fellow riders Tyla Rattray and Tommy Searle.
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Yamaha Monster Motocross’ Presentation - Valkenswaard
05 April 2008
After having announced its recent three year partnership with Monster Energy -a product of California-based subsidiary Monster Beverage Co. part of the Hansen Beverage Company- last March, the Yamaha Monster Motocross team, a Yamaha factory MX1 team, has not unveiled the bikes’ new liveries until today, in occasion of the team’s presentation to the press.
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The Monster 696
26 March 2008
The Monster 696 is more than ready. A special version, its own website and a wide range of accessories. In just a few days the latest naked offering from Borgo Panigale will take centre stage – the brand new Monster 696. Since the first version was unveiled at the International Motor Show in Cologne back in 1992, the Monster has enjoyed unrivalled success and become a true icon in the world of motorcycling.
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Coppins In Fitness Race For First Grand Prix
25 March 2008
Yamaha Monster Motocross Team’s Joshua Coppins is facing a rush to be fully fit for the opening round of the 2008 FIM MX1-GP World Championship in two weeks after an incident while training Saturday morning (22nd March) caused the New Zealander to break two toes on his right foot and undergo immediate surgery.
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Yamaha Factory MX Team Unites with Monster Energy
16 March 2008
The Yamaha Monster Motocross Team will be hoping to strike extra fear into their FIM Motocross World Championship rivals in 2008 thanks to a new alliance with Monster Energy drinks. The factory-backed Grand Prix squad – now entitled ‘Yamaha Monster Motocross Team’ thanks to the title sponsorship - will benefit from a high-profile three year joint programme with one of the new powerful movers in motorcycle racing for their attempt on the MX1-GP title.
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Ducati Dealers Launch 2008 Model Range
03 March 2008
Ducati dealers across the UK will launch Ducati’s 2008 Model year range on the weekend of the 15th and 16th March. The Open Weekend will give the Ducati dealer network the opportunity to proudly present the fastest growing motorcycle brand in the UK and the strongest Ducati model range to date. Visitors will have the opportunity to enter a prize draw to win 2 tickets for a hospitality package at a round of the 2008 British Superbike Championship.
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Three Colours For The Monster 696
15 February 2008
Following the world unveiling at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA07), and just weeks away from the first deliveries to showrooms around the world, the new Monster 696 reveals its three exciting colour schemes. In addition to the ‘Ducati red’, originally presented in November 2007, the Monster 696 will also be available in the new ‘pearl white’ and traditional ‘matte-black’ or ‘dark’ from April 2008.
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Ducati Riding Experience 2008
08 February 2008
The Ducati driving courses to improve safety, control, technique and fun on motorcycles are back for another year. The latest edition of the Ducati Riding Experience, Ducati’s renowned driving courses for enthusiasts wishing to improve their driving technique or simply get on a bike for the first time in a professional and secure setting, is ready to go. The 2007 season saw the introduction of the new 1098, the most powerful twin-cylinder production bike in the world, which provided so much excitement and an incredible driving experience to many participants.
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Test Ride A Ducati With MSV Track Days
05 February 2008
Ducati UK and MotorSport Vision have announced they will continue their collaboration in 2008 following last years’ hugely popular MSV Ducati Track Days. The previous year’s dates at Cadwell Park and Brands Hatch offered Motorcyclists the chance to not only ride their own bike on track but also ride one of the Ducati UK demonstrator motorcycles.
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Ducati At MCN London Motorcycle Show 2008
27 January 2008
Ducati attend this year’s London Motorcycle Show on the back of a phenomenal 2007 for the Italian manufacturer. Last year saw one of the strongest model line ups ever to leave the Bologna production line bringing success both on and off the track. While the 1098 was winning awards and acclaim throughout the world, Ducati was dominating the MotoGP Championship in a remarkable season that saw Casey Stoner claim the World Championship and helped Ducati to the constructors' crown and teams' title.
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