Taking a break from competing for his third MotoGP title, Ducati Lenovo rider Francesco Bagnaia wins the third Lenovo Race of Champions, held during World Ducati Week at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli.
A total of 15 Ducati riders took part, riding the new Ducati Panigale V4 S this year. They includes MotoGP riders Bagnaia, Marc Marquez, Marco Bezzecchi, Fabio Di Giannantonio, Enea Bastianini, Franco Morbidelli, Jorge Martin, and Alex Martin, alongside World Superbike riders Andrea Iannone, Michael Ruben Rinaldi, Alvaro Bautista, Danilo Petrucci and Nicolo Bulega, test rider Michele Pirro, and British Superbike rider Glenn Irwin.
Bagnaia also won the 2022 event, ahead of Luca Marini and Marco Bezzecchi. Due to the disruption of the global panedemic, the first Ducati race of champions was actually held in 2018, won by Ducati test rider Michele Pirro ahead of Tito Rabat and Xavi Fores.
It’s not often you get to see MotoGP, World Superbike and other riders compete on the same machinery, even if some might have a bit more knowledge of the Misano circuit that others. The bikes had track modifications include the fairing and racing bellypan, Brembo GP4-MotoGP brake calipers and Z04 pads, and a billet top triple clamp personalised with the rider’s name.
World Ducati Week 2024 also broke attendance records, with more than 94,000 people visiting the 12th annual event.
Keep up with all the latest Ducati bikes, customs, classics and more, here. Along with upcoming motorcycle events in the UK and around the world, here. In the past, the Race of Champions bikes have been auctioned after the event, but if you can’t quite afford that, check out the secondhand Panigale V4S examples currently being offered secondhand on eBay.
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South Africa Win The 2022 BMW International Motorrad GS Trophy
It’s a double victory as South Africa win the 2022 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy, in both the Male and Female competitions.
The seven days of enduro riding and off-road challenges covered 1230km and included 15 special tests. At the start, it was the UK team who led the male standings, with Germany heading the female riders. But over the course of the week, the South African teams began to overhaul the leaders, moving into the top spots by the end of Day 6 and holding their lead until the finish.
The challenges included everything from beach riding to technical enduro trails through hills and descents, mixed with guiding blindfolded riders around a course, a paddleboard race, slow speed competitions and more.
BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy 2022 Final Standings
Male Teams:
- 1. South Africa 217 points
- 2. United Kingdom 204
- 3. Germany 185
- 4. China 2020 169
- 5. USA 165
- 6. Netherlands 155
- 7. Thailand 146
- 8. South Korea 142
- 9. Latin America 141
- 10. Mexico 139
- 11. France 133
- 12. India 120
- 13. China 2022 113
- 14. Brazil 100
- 15. Japan 88
Female Teams:
- 1. South Africa 297
- 2. Germany 296
- 3. Mexico 264
- 4. France 241
- 5. Latin America 237
- 6. Brazil 167
If you’re inspired to try and qualify yourself, then keep an eye out for details of future events on this site, and on the official BMW Motorrad UK website. And keep up with all the latest BMW motorcycle news, including bikes, events and more, here.
And if you’re tempted to invest in a BMW GS to start practising, or for your own off-road adventure, then why not take a look at the wide range of motorcycles currently advertised for sale via eBay?
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2022 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy Begins
The UK heads the list of teams competing as the 2022 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy begins in Albania. They head the male competition from Thailand and South Africa, while the top three female teams are Germany, South Africa and Mexico.
With a course made of 65km of Tarmac and 135km off-road, the competition began with the ‘Welcome Trail’ on a jagged ride above the coastline, before travelling through the lowlands to take on the second special test of the day, with the ‘Holta Enduro Lap’. This saw them tackle a course crossing water, with mud and stone banks to navigate.
The UK team is made up of motorcycle workshop owner Fred Adams from Bristol, inspection engineer Craig Searles from Leominster, and Kyle Robertson, a goods importer from Llanrwst in Wales.
If you’re inspired to try and qualify yourself, then keep an eye out for details of future events on this site, and on the official BMW Motorrad UK website. And keep up with all the latest BMW motorcycle news, including bikes, events and more, here.
And if you’re tempted to invest in a BMW GS to start practising, or for your own off-road adventure, then why not take a look at the wide range of motorcycles currently advertised for sale via eBay?
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2022 Autumn Romney Marsh Motorcycle Jumble
If you’re looking for bits for your classic bike or fancy investing in an entire new project, the 2022 Autumn Romney Marsh Motorcycle Jumble and Ride-In Show takes place on Sunday September 11th, in the village of Hamstreet near Ashford in Kent.
You’ll be able to enjoy a mix of enthusiasts clearing out their garages, traders and specialists all offering parts and services to help you get your classic motorcycle back on the road. Whether you’re looking for an elusive part or need a particular tool. And there are all kinds of memorabilia, clothing and accessories for sale to display your passion for a particular manufacturer or automotive brand.
But in addition to spending money, you can also enjoy the Ride-In Show which is open to anyone parking in the designated display area, and two £25 cash prizes are being offered for the Best Classic (pre-1980), and Best Post-Classic motorcycles.
Obviously, it’s also a chance to catch up with biking friends and acquaintances. And it’s a good excuse to get our on your motorcycle at the weekend.
Tickets cost £5 for adults, and £4 for seniors (age 65 and over), while accompanied children under 16 get in for free. Gates open to the public from 10am on Sunday, September 11th, 2022. And if you’re serious about finding a bargain or securing an elusive motorcycling purchase, then there’s also an Earlybird Admission available for £10 which lets you in from 7.30am.
The 2022 Autumn Romney Marsh Motorcycle Jumble and Ride-In Show is located at Hamstreet, Kent, TN26 2JD. To book tickets in advance or secure a stall, visit the promoter website, here.
And keep up with upcoming motorcycle events here, from shows and autojumbles to track days and charity rideouts. If you want to let us know about a biking-related event, then you can contact us here, and it helps if you can supply a reasonable large image which is copyright-free for editorial use.
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First New Flagship MV Agusta Store Opens In Milan
If you’re visiting Italy for business or pleasure there’s another motorcycling location to include in your itinerary as a first new flagship MV Agusta store opens in Milan.
The 400 square metre showroom includes space for MV Agusta motorcycles, e-bikes and clothing, surrounded by pictures of famous riders and bikes from the history of the manufacturer. Appropriately, one of the guests for the grand opening was Giacomo Agostini, the 15-time world champion who signed for the team in 1965 and went on to win the 500 title seven times in a row, along with similar success on the 350cc bikes. It was also an extended birthday celebration for Ago, who celebrated in 80th birtday on June 16th.
“MV Agusta is my family, it’s in my heart, and I still go around on racing bikes today. MV Agusta gave me everything, fame, success. I always felt at home here, even though it wasn’t always easy to deal with Count Agusta, especially in the beginning. MV Agusta is the greatest of brands, and I am sure Timur will make it even greater,” said Agostini
The new MV Agusta store is located at Viale Teodorico 18 in the Fiera area of downtown Milan. In addition to the main showroom and workshop facilities, there’s also a terrace area and a club lounge with a bar and reading area.
Check out our coverage of MV Agusta motorcycles, including new, classic and secondhand examples.