Asphalt & Rubber

01/04/2025

Grab a towel, because there's a new man behind the pages of A&R now, giving you that motorcycle news you missed so dearly.

Asphalt & Rubber is back! With a fresh new author, and a fresh new perspective on the motorcycle industry. You may recognize Shahin Alvandi from some esteemed weekly-ish podcasts, and he'll be at the helm of A&R going forward.

02/11/2024

I’ll be at this year, roaming the halls and hanging out in the Krämer Motorcycles booth (Pad 18, H52). Come by and say hi. We’ve got the Krämer APX-350 MA on display, and we will be debuting a new model as well.

29/11/2022

In this his latest analysis, David Emmett crunches the numbers to see how good FP4 sessions are at predicting the race-winner on Sunday.

In this his latest analysis, David crunches the numbers to see how good MotoGP's FP4 sessions are at predicting the race-winner on Sunday.

08/11/2022

For our A&R Pro readers, a hot-take on the debut of the Honda Transalp and what it means for Big Red’s venerable ADV bike: the Honda Africa Twin.

For our A&R Pro readers, a hot-take on the debut of the Honda Transalp and what it means for Big Red's venerable ADV bike: the Honda Africa Twin.

08/11/2022

After much expectation and waiting, the Honda Transalp returns to Big Red's lineup as a 755cc middleweight ADV machine.

After much expectation and waiting, the Honda Transalp returns to Big Red's lineup as a 755cc middleweight ADV machine with an impressive spec sheet.

08/11/2022

Combined rider/bike weights are the talk of right now. David weighs-in on the subject with his analysis and how new rules could tip the scales.

Combined rider/bike weights are the talk of WorldSBK right now. David weighs-in on the subject with his analysis and how new rules could tip the scales.

08/11/2022

Our spies tell us that the new Bimota Tera is about to debut at EICMA. It is a 200hp+ fire-breathing ADV bike with a funny front-end. Prepare yourselves.

08/11/2022

Our Bothan spies have been working hard to bring you the first pictures of the Bimota BX450 dirt bike, ahead of its release at the show in Milan.

Our Bothan spies have been working hard to bring you the first pictures of the Bimota BX450 dirt bike, ahead of its release at the EICMA show in Milan.

04/11/2022

Spanish petroleum giant Repsol has announced that they have extended their sponsorship of Honda’s factory team for two more seasons in .

Spanish petroleum giant Repsol has announced that they have extended their sponsorship of Honda's factory team for two more seasons in MotoGP.

04/11/2022

David previews for us the final round of the 2022 MotoGP Championship? Will it be Pecco and Ducati's day? Or will Fabio and Yamaha spoil it?

03/11/2022

Pierer Mobility is set to take a 25.1% ownership stake in MV Agusta, while providing purchasing and distribution might for the Italian brand. Story with analysis for our A&R Pro readers.

Pierer Mobility is set to take a 25.1% ownership stake in MV Agusta, while providing purchasing and distribution might for the Italian brand.

11/10/2022

BMW Motorrad have added more "super" to their top-of-the-line superbike, as the 2023 BMW gets a revised intake, more carbon, and more aero.

BMW Motorrad have added more "super" to their top-of-the-line superbike, as the 2023 BMW M1000RR gets a revised intake, more carbon, and more aero.