MOTOGP

Having 234 hp in a small car can feel like a lot. In a bike, it's wild. In a carbon-fiber bike that weighs only 350 pounds, it sounds insane. Yet, that's what Ducati is promising with its new Superleggera V4. That's thanks to liberal use of carbon fiber, from the frame to the wheels. In fact, per Ducati, it's the first road bike in the world to feature an entire load-bearing structure made out of carbon fiber. That makes it about 35 pounds lighter than the  Ducati Panigale V4  on which its based, already a trim bike. You also get nine more horsepower than a Panigale V4. That—combined with the weight loss—makes the Superleggera the road bike with the highest power-to-weight ratio in the world. To cope with the power, the V4 comes with a lightweight Öhlins suspension system. Brakes are from Brembo, with calipers unique to the Superleggera. Riding modes are not for the faint of heart: Race A, Race B, and Sport. The "comfort" setting is, well, taking one of ...

Aprilia has provided the first pictures of its 'all-new' 2020 RS-GP MotoGP machine, which will make its track debut at Sepang. Seeking to break free from the bottom of the constructors' standings, the Italian factory has introduced a raft of changes for this year's bike. Perhaps most notably, the bike now has a 90-degree V4 engine (previously it had a narrower V angle), matching the likes of Ducati and Honda. The aerodynamics have also been redesigned, with the pictures provided to the media showing an aggressive front wing and new front wheel brake cover (but no swingarm spoiler, which is now part of the Aero Body rules),while substantial work has also gone into the electronics and chassis. Aprilia1.jpg Aprilia has expanded its racing department by acquiring new engineers from the likes of Ferrari, Suzuki, Ducati, Lamborghini and BMW. Being a concession team (alongside KTM) means Aprilia is allowed to have its test and race riders on track for ...