Suzuki continued its tradition of owning the racetrack at the opening round of AMA American Superbike series in Daytona Beach, Florida this weekend – the GSX-R1000 taking seven of the top-10 spots overall after two days of racing. National Guard Jordan Suzuki team rider Jake Zemke took first place in both 44-mile, 15-lap races and Tommy Hayden steered his Rockstar Makita Suzuki GSX-R1000 to second place in both races. On Friday, he and Zemke were only .009 seconds separated as they crossed the finish line. Jordan Suzuki’s Aaron Yates took pole position after setting the quickest ...Read more.

Michael Jordan Motorsports (MJM) recently announced it is the 25th anniversary of the Air Jordan franchise with the introduction of its new 2010 Silver Edition livery. In addition, with the team about to begin its 2010 National Guard AMA Pro National Guard American Superbike Championship run, it is also offering a collection of limited edition 2009 season prints. The company also revealed that team will wear uniforms and special footwear inspired by the silver anniversary of the Air Jordan franchise as well as ride bikes that are silver. Moreover, the Jordan brand will be ...Read more.

Take the FIM Speed World Record Holder Leslie Porterfield, Livia Lancelot the FIM’s Women’s Motocross World Championand Laia Sanz, FIM’s Women’s Trial World Champion put them on a video called “Women Ride”as role models to encourage more women to take to two wheels. It was about time that the FIM decided to promote female riding considering the rising number of women that are taking to motorcycles, but unfortunately in Italy, the FMI (Italian Motorcycling Federation) is going in the opposite direction and female racers are up in arms against the FMI. The Federation has ...Read more.

Team Suzuki Alstare rider Leon Haslam recorded his first ever World Superbike win in the first race of this year’s Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island today. He led the race from start to finish and took the flag, just .004 ahead of Michel Fabrizio’s Factory Ducati. He and his Suzuki Alstare team mate Sylvain Guintoli then disputed the lead for most of the second race, but Haslam’s dreams of a double were dashed right at the death by Spaniard Carlos Checa (Ducati). Nevertheless, his tremendous win in race one and runner-up spot in the second puts him on the very top ...Read more.

MotoGP riders pay a visit to the Suzuki factory at Hamamatsu in Japan prior to the second official test of 2010 in Malaysia. On their way to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia for the second test of 2010 this week, Rizla Suzuki riders Loris Capirossi and Álvaro Bautista – along with Team Manager Paul Denning – stopped off in Japan where they were given a tour of Suzuki’s headquarters. Suzuki’s Directors Mr. Toshihiro Suzuki and Mr. Masanori Atsumi and Managing Officer Mr. Sadayuki Inobe showed the trio around the ‘Suzuki Plaza’ museum, and Capirossi and Bautista ...Read more.

International Entertainment Group (IEG), in conjunction with the Northern Territory government has launched the 2010 Viking Group Australian Superbike series at Hidden Valley race circuit in Darwin on Monday. In attendance was the Chief Minister, Paul Henderson, 2009 Australian Superbike Champions, Josh Waters and Jamie Stauffer; and IEG Managing Director, Yarrive Konsky amongst other guests. The Chief Minister, HON Mr Paul Henderson said “the NT Government is thrilled to have the return of the Superbikes after at least a ten year absence. There will be over 700 associated ...Read more.

Treasure Racing attended Winton Motor Raceway in Northern Victoria recently to continue its bike testing to increase its knowledge of the new LCR Chassis adjustments in preparation for the 2010 FIM World Championship. The main purpose of the day was to focus on suspension. The Winton racetrack has become quite a bit bumpier in the years since Adam or Darren last rode at the track in 2006. The bumpy track created an environment to test the suspension adjustments allowing Adam to focus on obtaining the perfect balance between low impact ripples while still maintaining composure over the ...Read more.

From the moment Leon Haslam jumped onboard the Alstare Suzuki he’s been fast and on lap record pace in each of the winter tests. While the 26 year old Brit has clearly clicked with the bike he is keen to point out just what a good package the bike was when he first rode it. For 2010 the Suzuki has undergone a number of key changes including an under seat fuel tank to improve balance and a move from Showa to Ohlins suspension. Although they are changes of note, Haslam maintains that it’s a combination of small things that are making a difference. Speaking to MCN he said: ...Read more.

Team riders Loris Capirossi and Álvaro Bautista give encouraging responses to the work completed on the GSV-R at the Sepang test. Friday saw the conclusion of the first official MotoGP test of 2010, and Rizla Suzuki team riders Loris Capirossi and Álvaro Bautista were very pleased with what they achieved in the two days in Malaysia. With a clear aim before the test had even started to make the GSV-R more competitive this season the official Suzuki team tested a range of options on the prototype, which drew positive feedback from both riders. The new engine for 2010 will be ...Read more.

HOLLAND, Mich. (February 3, 2010) -- RidersDiscount.com has signed last year's top finishing AMA Pro American SuperBike privateer Taylor Knapp to ride this year's AMA Pro American SuperBike series under a full title sponsorship. Having scored several important finishes in AMA Pro Racing last year, Knapp is approaching a promising season with RidersDiscount.com. With Thom Godwin operating as Crew Chief, Knapp will be riding a Yoshimura-prepared Suzuki GSX-R1000 Superbike with Ohlins suspension. Named Roadracing World's "Young Gun" in 2005, Knapp has been racing as a privateer since ...Read more.