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Raffaele De Rosa
Raffaele De Rosa (born 25 March 1987 in Naples) is an Italian motorcycle road racer. He competes in the Supersport World Championship aboard a Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, he won the FIM Superstock 1000 Cup in 2016. Career 125cc World Championship (2004–2008) De Rosa made his World Championship debut in the 125cc class in the 2005 season. 250cc/Moto2 World Championship (2009–2011) De Rosa was the ''Rookie of The Year'' in the 250cc Class in 2009. Career statistics Career highlights *2003 – 29th, Italian 125cc Championship #35 Aprilia RS125 *2004 – 15th, Italian 125cc Championship #35 Honda RS125 *2005 – 23rd, 125cc World Championship #35 Aprilia RS125 *2006 – 16th, 125cc World Championship #35 Aprilia RS125 *2007 – 16th, 125cc World Championship #35 Aprilia RS125 *2008 – 18th, 125cc World Championship #35 KTM FRR 125 *2009 – 6th, 250cc World Championship #35 Honda RS250RW *2010 – 27th, Moto2 World Championship #35 Tech 3 Mistral 610 *2011 – 33rd, Moto2 Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 British Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 2009 British motorcycle Grand Prix was the tenth round of the 2009 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season. It took place on the weekend of 24–26 July 2009 at Donington Park. It was to be the final motorcycle Grand Prix at Donington, with the race moving to Silverstone for the 2010 season. MotoGP race report This race was most notable for the wet-weather conditions the race took place in, Andrea Dovizioso's shock win and Colin Edwards' and Randy de Puniet's shock podiums. After nine rounds, Valentino Rossi is narrowly leading the title hunt with 176 points. A close second is Jorge Lorenzo with 162 points and a bit further back in third is Casey Stoner with 148 points. Indicating the end of an era, this was to be the final race at the famous Donington Park circuit as it would be the Silverstone Circuit that would host the MotoGP race from 2010 onwards. Valentino Rossi took pole position on Saturday - the fourth of the season - with a time of 1:28.116. Second is Dani Pedrosa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Season
The 2005 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 57th F.I.M. Road racing World Championship season. The season consisted out of 17 races for the MotoGP class and 16 for the 125cc and 250cc classes, beginning with the Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix on 10 April and ending with the Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix on 6 November. Season summary MotoGP class The MotoGP championship was won by Valentino Rossi on a Yamaha. It was a season which featured a lot of dramatic races including four rain-affected races in Portugal, China, France and Great Britain. It also saw the domination of Rossi with a total of 16 podiums out of 17 races, out of which 11 of them were wins. He defeated Marco Melandri by a distant 147 points in the championship. 250cc class The 250cc title was won by Dani Pedrosa on a Honda. 125cc class The 125cc title was won by Thomas Lüthi on a Honda. He won the World championship dramatically, when Mika Kallio's teammate Gábor Talmácsi overtook Kallio at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 French Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 2004 French motorcycle Grand Prix was the third round of the 2004 MotoGP Championship. It took place on the weekend of 14–16 May 2004 at the Bugatti Circuit located in Le Mans, France France (), officially the French Republic ( ), is a country primarily located in Western Europe. It also comprises of overseas regions and territories in the Americas and the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Its metropolitan area .... MotoGP classification 250 cc classification 125cc classification Championship standings after the race (MotoGP) Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round three has concluded. ;Riders' Championship standings ;Constructors' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References {{MotoGP 2000–09 French motorcycle Grand Prix French Motorcycle Grand Prix French motorcycle Grand Prix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Spanish Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 2004 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix was the second round of the 2004 MotoGP Championship. It took place on the weekend of 30 April – 2 May 2004 at the Circuito Permanente de Jerez. MotoGP classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification Championship standings after the race (MotoGP) Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round two has concluded. ;Riders' Championship standings ;Constructors' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References {{MotoGP 2000–09 Spanish motorcycle Grand Prix Spanish Spanish might refer to: * Items from or related to Spain: **Spaniards are a nation and ethnic group indigenous to Spain **Spanish language, spoken in Spain and many Latin American countries **Spanish cuisine Other places * Spanish, Ontario, Can ... Motorcycle Grand Prix ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 South African Motorcycle Grand Prix
The 2004 South African motorcycle Grand Prix was the first round of the 2004 MotoGP Championship. It took place on the weekend of 16–18 April 2004 at the Phakisa Freeway. This was the last South African MotoGP round at Phakisa, because the race was not contracted for 2005 and beyond. MotoGP classification 250 cc classification 125 cc classification Championship standings after the race (MotoGP) Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round one has concluded. ;Riders' Championship standings ;Constructors' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings. References {{MotoGP 2000–09 South African motorcycle Grand Prix South African Motorcycle Grand Prix Grand Prix motorcycle racing is the premier class of motorcycle road racing events held on road circuits sanctioned by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM). Independent motorcycle racing events have be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 Grand Prix Motorcycle Racing Season
The 2004 Grand Prix motorcycle racing season was the 56th F.I.M. Road racing World Championship season. The season consisted of 16 races, beginning with the South African motorcycle Grand Prix on 18 April 2004 and ending with the Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix on 31 October. Season summary MotoGP class At the end of 2003, HRC and Valentino Rossi had parted ways, and HRC held Rossi to the letter of their contract which stipulated he could not ride another manufacturer's machine until 31 December 2003. Rossi's move to Yamaha, therefore, was a gamble on a manufacturer that hadn't had won a world championship in 12 years. Rossi won the first round of the season and lay to rest doubts about whether the rider or the motorcycle was more important when he achieved what no rider since Eddie Lawson had done in the history of the premier-class: he won back-to-back championships on different machines, Honda in 2003 and Yamaha in 2004. Runner-up Sete Gibernau gave Rossi a strong ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motorsport Driver Results Legend
Motorsport, motorsports or motor sport is a global term used to encompass the group of competitive sporting events which primarily involve the use of motorized vehicles. The terminology can also be used to describe forms of competition of two-wheeled motorised vehicles under the banner of motorcycle racing, and includes off-road racing such as motocross. Four- (or more) wheeled motorsport competition is globally governed by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA); and the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) governs two-wheeled competition. Likewise, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) governs powerboat racing while the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) governs air sports, including aeroplane racing. All vehicles that participate in motorsports must adhere to the regulations that are set out by the respective global governing body. History In 1894, a French newspaper organised a race from Paris to Rouen and back, starting ci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MV Agusta F3 675
The MV Agusta F3 is a series of motorcycles introduced in 2012 by the Italian manufacturer MV Agusta. These models are the first three-cylinder machines that MV Agusta have manufactured since the famous three-cylinder GP racers of the 1970s. Overview The bike was designed by Adrian Morton and the engine designed by Ezio Mascheroni. It was first shown at the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan on 2 November 2010, and incorporates the lines of the MV Agusta F4, with the diamond headlamp, tapered seat shell and single-sided swinging arm offering a view of the rear rim. Unlike the F4, the exhausts are not positioned under the seat but open on the right side of the bike, just in front of the rear wheel. The limited edition ''Oro'' (Gold) version went on sale in December 2011 and the standard model in January 2012. Since 2013, the F3 has been offered with two different engine sizes: 675 and 800 cc. The F3 was developed in conjunction with the Brutale 3 cylinder, ushering in a new c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superbike World Championship
Superbike World Championship (also known as WorldSBK, SBK, World Superbike, WSB, or WSBK) is a silhouette-class road racing series based on heavily modified production motorcycles, also known as superbike racing. The championship was founded in . The Superbike World Championship consists of a series of rounds held on permanent racing facilities. Each round has two full length races and, from 2019, an additional ten-lap sprint race known as the Superpole race. The results of all three races are combined to determine two annual World Championships, one for riders and one for manufacturers. The motorcycles that race in the championship are tuned versions of motorcycles available for sale to the public, by contrast with MotoGP where purpose built machines are used. MotoGP is the motorcycle world's equivalent of Formula One, whereas Superbike racing is similar to sports car racing. Europe is Superbike World Championship's traditional centre and leading market. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BMW S1000RR
BMW S1000RR is a race oriented sport bike initially made by BMW Motorrad to compete in the 2009 Superbike World Championship, that is now in commercial production. It was introduced in Munich in April 2008, and is powered by a four-cylinder engine redlined at 14,200 rpm. BMW made 1,000 S1000RRs in 2009 to satisfy World Superbike homologation requirements, but expanded production for commercial sale of the bike in 2010. It has a standard anti-lock braking system, with an optional electronic traction control. As of 2016, it has a wet weight of , and produces at 13,500 rpm. With to the rear wheel, it was the most powerful motorcycle in the class on the dyno. History 2009–2011 The S1000RR was released in 2009 and was considered the best-equipped sport bike in the ''1000 cc'' category, and with a bore and stroke of , it also had the biggest bore in its class. The bike came factory fitted with ABS and dynamic traction control, a first for road-going supe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ducati 1199 Panigale
The Ducati 1199 Panigale was a Ducati sport bike introduced at the 2011 Milan Motorcycle Show. The motorcycle is named after the small manufacturing town of Borgo Panigale. Ducati had announced a larger displacement 1299 Panigale for the 2015 model year. Specifications At the time of its release Ducati claimed that the 1199 Panigale was the world's most powerful production twin-cylinder engine motorcycle, with at 10,750 rpm, and torque at 9000 rpm on an engine test stand. With a claimed dry weight of and a curb weight of . Ducati said the 1199 had the highest power-to-weight and torque-to-weight ratios of production motorcycles. ''Motorcycle Consumer News'' tested the 2012 Panigale S at and torque at the rear wheel, with a wet weight . They measured a time of 2.98 seconds, a time of 9.91 seconds at , and a top speed to . Braking performance was in and average fuel economy was . ''Motorcycle Consumer News'' ranked the 2012 Panigale S with the best rear wheel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honda CBR600RR
The Honda CBR600RR is a sport bike made by Honda since 2003, part of the CBR series. The CBR600RR was marketed as Honda's top-of-the-line middleweight sport bike, succeeding the 2002 Supersport World Champion 2001–2006 CBR600F4i, which was then repositioned as the tamer, more street-oriented sport bike behind the technically more advanced and uncompromising race-replica CBR600RR. It carried the Supersport World Championship winning streak into 2003, and on through 2008, and won in 2010 and 2014. Model history Honda's previous 600-class sport bike, the CBR600F4i, was considered a balance of practicality and performance, as capable as other Supersport-racing 600s, but a more docile and comfortable street bike relative to the competing Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R, Suzuki GSX-R600, and Yamaha YZF-R6. When introduced in 1999, the CBR600F "fought off racier contenders on the track while still managing to be a more practical streetbike", as described by ''Motorcyclist'', "one golf club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
