Ducati has just unveiled the Multistrada V4 Rally and with it, a solution to its thirst for gasoline. While much of the base Multi’ remains in place (the bike that topped our 2022 Adventure Test), the main headlines involve the addition of a 30-litre fuel capacity and a clever... Read more
If you’re impressed with Sam Sunderland s form at this year’s Dakar Rally (you should be, he’s leading the standings as we speak), you might also be impressed with his acting skills. Unfortunately, his time-keeping leaves a lot to be desired. But you can get away with setting off... Read more
Yesterday, Danilo Petrucci became the first person ever in the history of the world to win both a MotoGP race and a Dakar Rally stage. And he did it in his first ever attempt at the Dakar Rally. And he didn’t just win by fluke, either. He didn’t just... Read more
The eagle-eyed amongst you would have spotted we’re not in Saudi Arabia, lining up for Dakar ’22. Things were looking grand until October – entries accepted, Mick Extance Dakar Academy plans in place, training camps booked – but then the organisers told us we couldn’t enter the Malle Moto... Read more
Remember when Ducati and Honda started selling MotoGP bikes to normal* people? If you had a load of money, you could buy a Ducati Desmosedici, or a Honda RC213V-S. Imagine that, your very own MotoGP bike. Sort of; because both of them were very watered down versions of the... Read more
One of my favourite things about racing motorbikes is that there are so many ways to do it. I’ve been lucky enough to have a go at quite a few of them, and I like them all. But I think I’ve got a new favourite. It‘s a test of... Read more
