Yamaha reveal Motobot
MOTOBOT Ver.1 (Technology exhibit) This is an autonomous motorcycle-riding humanoid robot built around a fusion of Yamaha’s motorcycle and robotics technology. R&D is currently underway with the goal of developing the robot to ride an unmodified motorcycle on a racetrack at more than 200 km/h. The task of controlling the complex motions of a motorcycle at high speeds requires a variety of control systems that must...
Rossi awarded 3 penalty points and start at the rear
Valentino Rossi, a very experienced MotoGP rider, in fact, the most experienced rider in the history of the sport at the start of the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday. The battle between Rossi and Marquez will be remembered and spoken about for many years to come. Rossi’s intention may not have been to cause the Spaniard to crash out of the race but, you’d have thought that such an experienced rider would have just...
Just a test?
Having been away from the race track for several months, Marco Melandri is soon to ride the MV Agusta F4 in a WorldSBK test in order to help the Schiranna-based manufacturer develop its 2016 bike. “I don’t even know how I got the opportunity!” he laughs. “Last week I visited the MV Agusta headquarters and had a fantastic meeting with Giovanni Castiglioni (MV Agusta President). He is a very balanced and humble person with...
Quick spotlight rider
Sheridan Morais Sheridan Morais is a vastly skilled South African rider that has claimed multiple South African Championships in both Superbike and Supersport and regularly got to step onto World Championship podiums. Sheridan was set to ride in World Supersport for the 2015 season, but due to some last-minute changes he became available to join the Monster Energy YART team instead to participate in the FIM Endurance World...
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