Harley-Davidson and MotoGP plan to collaborate on future projects to showcase their products to each other’s audiences, and staged a demonstration at Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya after the last MotoGP race of 2024 to kick off the project.
Beyond the official announcements, the real stars of the show were the Grand Prix racers who took to the track on MotoAmerica King of The Baggers-spec Harley-Davidson Road Glide racebikes.
The motorcycles couldn’t have been more different than their professional racing machines – Marco Melandri grinned when it was suggested that the 250cc Aprilia GP bike he took to the World Championship would have fit in the saddlebags of the machine he was about to mount.
But they were all grinning after ripping (and sliding and wheelieing) around the circuit on the big, torquey machines.
Harley-Davidson put together a video of the event. See it below.
The Bagger Racing League’s list of 2024 Champions has an international flavor, as Spaniard Ruben Xaus took the Andrews Products Bagger GP title over Canadian Superbike regular Samuel Guerin.
Cody Gilmore won the Pirell Pro Stock Bagger class, while Brett Folkerts took the Lightweight and Unlimited Superbike titles.
More information can be found at BaggerRacingLeague.com and by subscribing to the series’ YouTube channel.
OFFICIAL: ROSSI ATTILA MOOR To Race In The Moto2 Category Of The FIM JuniorGP World Championship In The 2025 Season!
At the last round of the FIM JuniorGP, hosted in beautiful Portugal at Estoril Circuit, the Révész Racing Next Generation Riders Team’s Rossi Attila Moor finalized his 2025 program.
The young, 17-year-old American-Hungarian talent signed a full-season contract with Massimiliano Morlacchi of Team MMR, according to which we will see Rossi competing in the Moto2 category of the JuniorGP World Championship in 2025.
Rossi Moor signs his 2025 contract with MMR Team owner Massimiliano Morlacchi. MMR photo.Rossi Moor in JuniorGP Moto2 action at Estoril. MMR photo.
The decision was made jointly by the Hungarian-licensed Revesz Racing Next Generation Riders Team, Rossi, his father István (a.k.a. Steve) and his manager Stefano Favaro.
They did not have a difficult task, as during the two wild card races (at Aragon and Estoril) Rossi was able to work in the greatest harmony with professionals such as Technical Director Alessandro Finelli (ex VR46), Chief Mechanic Ayrton Badovini (former STK1000 World Champion), and mechanics Jorge, Simone, and Guglielmo, with whom they understood each other even on a half-word basis.
The human factor was given great emphasis in the selection, as in Massimiliano Morlacchi they met a professional who leads his team with great expertise and consistency, and considers every member of his team as a family member.
Rossi was also supported in the selection by Massimo Rivola, Team Principal of Aprilia Racing MotoGP, who works closely with the MMR team.
We would like to thank John and Chris Ulrich, the owners of Team Hammer, for allowing Rossi to spend the entire 2024 season in the MotoAmerica TwinCup category and for releasing him before the end of his contract to pursue his dream of racing in MotoGP.
The 2025 FIM JuniorGP Championship will consist of 7 rounds, with a total of 10 races for the Moto2 category riders.
The first round will be held in Estoril on the weekend of 2-4 May 2025.
The contract, in addition to the 13 days of testing required by the regulations, also includes a 5-day private test period in Spain from March 2025.
The agreement also includes a fantastic opportunity for Rossi Attila Moor to optionally participate in the 2025 MotoGP World Championship as a Wild-Card in the Moto2 category at three races.
Rossi will continue to be supported on his path to MotoGP by Révész Racing, owned by Bálint Révész, a big fan of motorsports, who considers the young rider to be one of the greatest emerging talents.
Rossi Moor: “I am very happy that in the last two races of the FIM JuniorGP Moto2 in 2024 I was able to show that I deserve a place in the team, and I would like to thank the entire MMR Team for the trust they have shown in me for the future. My preparation program for the next season starts next week and I am very lucky that all this will happen in Spain, where I currently live with my family and manager. I would also like to thank John and Chris Ulrich for giving me the opportunity to continue my career in MotoGP.
“I would also like to thank Mr. Bálint Révész and Stefano Favaro, who worked very hard to make this happen and supported me in my racing career. Last but not least, I would like to thank my father, my brother and all the members of my management. “
Rossi Moor with MMR Team Owner Massimiliano Morlacchi (left) and Aprilia Racing MotoGP Team Principal Massimo Rivola (right). MMR photo.
John Ulrich: “We closely watched Rossi in MotoAmerica Mini Cup, Junior Cup, and Twins Cup and he is a uniquely talented motorcycle racer. He is the latest young star to get his professional career launched with Team Hammer and we look forward to following his progression on the world stage. Go Rossi!”
Stefano Favaro: “I think that today is a very important step for Rossi’s sporting career, after all he deserves it. For my part, I tried to find the optimal situation for him, both technically and personally, and the best choice was the MMR Team. I consider MMR to be a very professional team, made up of excellent professionals. I would like to thank my friend Bálint Révész for the trust he placed in me and in Rossi”
It was three days of learning new tracks, crews, tires, machines and competitors for the American racers who took part in the FIM Intercontinental Games at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. The FIM North America Continental Union fielded eight riders, split equally between the Supersport and Supersport 300 classes. All riders raced on YZF-R7 and YZF-R3 machines provided by ICG Official Partner Yamaha Motor Europe.
Mallory Dobbs (6) qualified 19th and with a pair of 13th-place finishes took top Women’s Supersport honors. Photo courtesy Gpagency.
Andrew Lee (7) was drafted in at the last minute, qualified 16th and finished 12th and 19th. Photo by Gpagency.
Max Toth (3) qualified 11th in Supersport 300 and finished fourth in Race One before crashing out of Race Two. Photo courtesy Gpagency.
Matthew Chapin (4) qualified 14th and finished 7th and 12th. Photo by Gpagency.
Mikayla Moore (2) qualified 21st and finished 15th and 14th. Photo courtesy Gpagency.
Avery Dreher (1) qualified 19th but DNF both races. Photo courtesy Gpagency.
On the Front Cover: It’ll take more than the many wings and aero devices on Pedro Acosta’s 2024 GasGas-branded KTM RC16 MotoGP racebike to keep financially-challenged KTM AG on two wheels. Photo by Gigi Soldano/DPPI Media.
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10 Years Ago: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rides a factory KTM RC8R AMA Pro Superbike on the cover of the December 2014 issue. Mat Oxley looks at the KTM versus Honda battle in Moto3. Inventor, bike builder, and racer Dan Hanebrink talked about his 1970s monocoque-chassis Monotrack, powered by a three-cylinder two-stroke snowmobile engine with a belt-drive continuously variable transmission
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Blake Davis (8) and Hayden Schultz (5). Photo courtesy Gpagency.
By Michael Gougis
Aldi Mahendra and Nahuel Santamaria split the Supersport 300 wins in the FIM Intercontinental Games at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, while Humberto Maier Neto and Elia Bartolini won the Supersport races.
Max Toth was the highest-placed American rider, finishing fourth in Supersport 300 Race One. Matthew Chapin finished seventh, Mikayla Moore 15th and Avery Dreher crashed and DNF. In Race Two, Toth crashed, pushing Chapin wide. Toth DNF, Chapin finished 12th and Moore 14th after serving a double long lap penalty for a jump start. Dreher crashed and DNF.
In Supersport, Hayden Schultz took 10th in Race One, ahead of Andrew Lee in 12th, Mallory Dobbs in 13th and Blake Davis, who crashed and DNF. In Race Two, which was stopped due to a rain shower and then re-started as a 10-lap sprint, Davis was the highest-placed American in 11th, just ahead of Schultz in 12th and Dobbs in 13th. Lee finished 19th.
FIM North America Team Finishes Fourth Overall At Intercontinental Games, Mallory Dobbs Wins Top Female Rider Honors
The FIM North America Continental Union Team, (left to right) Mikayla Moore, Matthew Chapin, Avery Dreher (Supersport 300 team captain), Andrew Lee, Mallory Dobbs, Hayden Schultz (Supersport team captain), Blake Davis, and team manager Michael Martin. Photo courtesy of Collin Schultz.
The 2024 City of Jerez FIM Intercontinental Games concluded on Sunday at Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto with a total of four final events consisting of two 14-lap Supersport 300 races and two 16-lap Supersport races (Supersport race two was shortened to 10 laps due to rain).
With his fourth-place result in Supersport 300 race one, Max Toth was the top-finishing American rider at the FIM Intercontinental Games. Photo courtesy of Collin Schultz.
The North America Continental Union, consisting of American riders Avery Dreher, Mikayla Moore, Max Toth, and Matthew Chapin in Supersport 300, as well as Hayden Schultz, Mallory Dobbs, Andrew Lee, and Blake Davis in Supersport, finished fourth overall in the team competition and just off the podium.
Top finisher for the Americans was Toth, who raced his Yamaha YZF-R3 to fourth place in Supersport 300 race one. Chapin was seventh, Moore was 15th, and Avery Dreher crashed out unhurt and did not finish. In race two, Toth crashed out and ran Chapin wide, but Chapin ultimately finished 12th. Moore was 14th after having to serve a double long-lap penalty for jumping the start, and Dreher crashed out again unhurt and did not finish.
Schultz was the top-finishing rider in the Supersport class, with a result of 10th place in race one aboard his Yamaha YZF-R7. Lee was 12th, Dobbs was 13th, and Davis did not finish due to a crash in which he was unhurt. In the rain-shortened 10-lap race two, Davis finished 11th with Schultz 12th and Dobbs 13th, while Lee finished 19th.
Of special note, Dobbs was awarded a gold Airoh helmet as the top-finishing female Supersport rider at the Intercontinental Games. The Washington state rider participated in this past season’s FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR), and she plans to also compete in the 2025 WorldWCR, so Dobbs is building quite a name for herself in international motorcycle road racing.
Dobbs received a commemorative gold helmet from Airoh for being the top-finishing female Supersport rider at the Intercontinental Games. Photo by Good-Shoot Motography.
“The FIM Intercontinental Games was an amazing experience,” Dobbs said. “I’m so honored that I got to be a part of it, with so many talented riders both on our team and on the other teams. Our North America team worked together so well and just had a couple mishaps that made it so we couldn’t quite get on the podium.
“I am beyond excited to be the best-finishing female in the Supersport class! It rained in our second race, which made it interesting, but I’m coming home with a custom gold Airoh helmet. What a way to end the season! To everyone on our team, thank you for never giving up and working hard to make this possible for all of us!”
More, from a press release issued by FIM Europe:
FIM Europe strikes gold at inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games
FIM Europe is the first-ever winner of the inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) following an action-packed, drama-filled weekend of racing at the fabled Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto in southern Spain.
Bringing together the FIM’s six Continental Unions (CONU) of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and Oceania, and the City of Jerez FIM Intercontinental Games was contested across Supersport (SSP) and Supersport 300 (SSP300) classes, with other disciplines scheduled to be introduced as this biennial event becomes more established.
Each CONU was represented by an eight-rider team split equally between the two classes with R7 and R3 machines provided by ICG Official Partner Yamaha Motor Europe. In keeping with the FIM’s ongoing commitment to diversity, each CONU fielded two female racers with one in each class.
Following Saturday’s four Qualifying sessions, FIM Europe and FIM Oceania were very evenly matched in SSP300 with both CONUs boasting three riders in the top nine that made up the first three rows of the grid with Spanish sixteen-year-old Gonzalo Sanchez in pole ahead of Australian teenagers Archie McDonald and Cameron Swain.
Sanchez led away the opening fourteen-lap SSP300 race with eighteen-year-old FIM Asia rider Aldi Mahendra getting a great jump to go from sixth to second before moving ahead through the second corner. With twenty-four riders in action the opening laps were close and at times chaotic as the sport’s brightest young talents fought for position and after three laps and multiple changes of lead the top eighteen riders were all within two seconds of each other.
Another rider showing great form was FIM North America’s Maxwell Toth. Based in Barcelona for much of 2024, the eighteen-year-old Californian had only qualified eleventh, but he also took a turn in the lead.
With six laps to go Sanchez slid off and out of the race, although two laps later the main group was still comprised of nine riders with no clear favourite until Mahendra – who this year clinched the FIM WorldSSP300 World Championship at Jerez – finally managed to make a pass for the lead stick and he won by just 0.047 from FIM Europe’s Portuguese rider Tomás Alonso.
McDonald was third ahead of Toth with FIM Europe’s seventeen-year-old SSP300 Captain Alessandro Di Persio from Italy taking fifth chased by FIM Latin America’s Argentinian racer Nahuel Santamaria. First female to cross the line was Italian Josephine ‘Joy’ Bruno in eleventh representing FIM Europe.
Next up was the SSP class with twenty-three-year-old Dino Iozzo starting from pole for FIM Africa ahead of FIM Latin America’s talented Brazilian nineteen-year-old Humberto Cezar Maier Neto and Elia Bartolini, FIM Europe’s SSP Captain.
As was the case with the opening SSP300 race, it was incredibly evenly matched at the front of the field with the lead constantly changing hands and no single rider or CONU able to seize control.
With the sixteen-lap race moving into the final stages, rain started to fall and after thirteen laps the red flags came out to signal a premature end with Maier Neto taking the victory just 0.082 ahead of Iozzo and 0.122 in front of Bartolini.
FIM Europe strengthened its position in the overall competition with twenty-five-year-old Frenchman Enzo De La Vega taking fourth chased by FIM Oceania’s thirty-year-old SSP Captain Mike Jones and Indonesian racer Daniel Kasma representing FIM Asia. First female at the flag was Roberta Ponziani from Italy who was a late replacement for FIM Europe.
After the disappointment of crashing out of the first SSP300 race, Sanchez was determined to make amends and he started race two well from the front of the grid, but it was Swain who took an early lead as Toth enjoyed another great opening lap before his challenge ended early when he fell on lap three with FIM Oceania’s New Zealand racer Jesse Stroud. Also making an early exit was FIM Africa’s Kgopotso Mononyane who had shown impressive form throughout the weekend.
With no single rider able to exert control as the race entered its closing stages, the lead group was still made up of eight riders despite having been thinned out following falls by McDonald, who was able to remount, Swain and FIM North America’s Avery Dreher.
On the last lap it was still too close to call until Mahendra exited the final turn ahead and won the drag to the line in a photo-finish with Santamaria, only to be penalised two positions with an irresponsible riding penalty that put him behind Sanchez.
Mahendra’s penalty for pushing Santamaria wide in the final corner strengthened FIM Europe’s ICG lead over FIM Asia, although the Indonesian still won the AIROH Golden Helmet for best individual performance in the SSP300 class while Bruno was once again the highest-placed female finisher in ninth to claim her own AIROH Golden Helmet.
With overall victory in the ICG resting on the deciding SSP race, there were more than a few nerves on display, but just two laps in more rain began to fall and the race was red-flagged.
Restarted over a reduced duration of ten laps, the conditions resulted in more cautious racing with riders unwilling to push too hard. Maier Neto’s hopes of a second victory ended at half-distance when he went out, however as the laps ticked by it was impossible to pick a winner out of the leading group of ten riders until Bartolini made his move with two to go.
So evenly matched were the front-runners that the Italian could not break clear, and his charge proved to be decisive as he took the flag 0.612 ahead of Jones to secure an AIROH Golden Helmet. Iozzo was third from Thailand’s Apiwat Wongthananon, FIM Asia’s SSP Captain, making it four different CONUs in the top four and demonstrating just how close the competition was. Dobbs won an AIROH Golden Helmet as the highest-placed female SSP competitor in thirteenth.
With the celebrations expected to continue long into the night, Josephine Bruno was clearly delighted by FIM Europe’s performance. “It’s been a fantastic weekend,” she said. “The team and the mechanics have worked together perfectly and history was made here. I am very proud to have taken part and it’s been an honour to have represented FIM Europe.”
Her comments were echoed by her team-mate Roberta Ponziani. “We did a great job all together,” said the twenty-eight-year-old. “In wet conditions it is easy to make a mistake, so we did very well and I am very happy!”
FIM Europe’s SSP300 Captain Alexandro Di Persio was over the moon to have helped steer his CONU to victory, saying: “It is impossible to explain the feeling. Wonderful! It’s incredible to be here and I am grateful to FIM Europe to have been selected as a Captain. I thank all the team members – riders, mechanics, all the people who work for us. We made history and I am super-motivated now to kick-off a new season.”
Elia Bartolini, FIM Europe’s SSP Captain, played a vital role in his CONU’s win. “It’s been fantastic and I am so happy we won the title and I won the men’s AIROH Golden Helmet,” he said. “I want to thank my team-mates – we struggled a bit at times but never gave up.”
Alessandro Sambucco, FIM Europe Team Manager, said: “We have reached the goal! It was difficult because the level of rider was really high, but this is the proof that you can reach the goal as a team!”
Jorge Viegas, FIM President, stated: “This was in all aspects better than everybody expected. There was an incredible atmosphere of friendship between all the riders – win or lose it didn’t matter, they were all together – and I think there was a team spirit that I have never seen before in circuit racing.
“On behalf of the FIM I would like to thank everyone who has come together to make the first-ever FIM Intercontinental Games such a success including the City of Jerez, the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, Dorna and Warner Bros Discovery Sports along with our ICG Official Partners Yamaha, Dunlop, SPIDI, XPD, AIROH, Beta Tools and Panta Racing Fuel. Also, I must say a heartfelt thank you to all the CONUs, FIM officials, the riders, volunteers, the media and the fans for all their support and commitment.”
New Ducati Streetfighter V4: the highest performing Fight Formula ever
For the first time, the Streetfighter V4 mounts the Desmosedici Stradale engine in the same configuration as the Panigale V4.
The new Streetfighter V4 is at the top of its performance class, with a power-to-weight ratio of .49 hp/lb
MotoGP-derived technology combines fun on the road with Superbike performance on the track like never before
The 2025 Ducati Streetfighter in action. Ducati photo.
Electronics and chassis are derived directly from the 2025 Panigale V4, with aerodynamics integrated into the style of the bike and the new Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
The 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4 S are bikes born from the application of Fight Formula on the new Panigale V4 – the seventh revolutionary generation of Ducati superbikes – and sit at the top of their performance class while improving rider comfort and enjoyability in road use.
The new Streetfighter V4 is a beautiful, fast, and sophisticated Ducati superbike, stripped of its fairings, with a high and wide handlebar, a weight of 417 lb., a 205 hp Desmosedici Stradale engine, biplane wings, and an electronics package that is unlike any other in the world.
Derived from the Panigale V4, it consists of the same engine, chassis, and electronics configurations. The difference in horsepower is due to different intakes. For the first time, Ducati has chosen to transfer the technology and performance of the Panigale V4 to a naked bike without sparing anything, creating a bike that combines the best of both worlds—track handling like a supersport bike and road enjoyment like a true naked.
A 2025 Ducati Streetfighter on a racetrack.
Its impressive power/weight ratio of 0.49 hp/lb. obtained from a lighter engine combined with electronic and chassis developments such as DVO, Öhlins Smart EC3.0 suspension, and the new Race eCBS braking system makes the Streetfighter V4 even more effective on the track.
At the same time, it can be fun on the road with superior comfort in everyday riding. This is thanks to the wider calibration range guaranteed by the suspensions to a more rigorous chassis that gives the rider a greater feeling and ease of riding with a more contained exhaust noise while simultaneously offering great character to the bike.
Desmosedici Stradale engine
The Streetfighter V4 engine derives from the Panigale V4, with an even more direct link than the previous model. The Desmosedici Stradale is closely derived from the Ducati MotoGP bikes, which share numerous technical solutions, starting with the architecture. It is a 90° V4 with desmodromic distribution, counter-rotating crankshaft, and Twin Pulse timing, which gives the Streetfighter V4 a sound similar to that of the Desmosedici GP.
The Desmosedici Stradale of the new Streetfighter V4 has had its distribution diagram revised compared to the version of the previous model, with cams with a different profile and a higher lift value. The alternator and oil pump are the same as those mounted on the Panigale V4 R, while the gear drum is used on the Superleggera V4. For the first time, the Streetfighter V4 also features variable-length intake trumpets, with a value of 25 mm in the short configuration and 80 mm in the long one, thus simultaneously increasing maximum power and rideability.
The Desmosedici Stradale engine delivers 205 hp at 12,650 rpm and a maximum torque of 88.3 lb.-ft at 11,500 rpm. Values that can be higher in track configuration: by adopting the Ducati Performance by Akrapovič racing exhaust, the maximum power increases to 226 hp. The Streetfighter V4 has never been so powerful.
Design
The design of the new Streetfighter V4 maintains the unmistakable Streetfighter DNA, and its Panigale nature is stripped of the fairing. With more balanced proportions and distribution of volumes between the front and rear, the Streetfighter V4 has lines aimed at the front that make the bike look ready to launch toward the next bend. A completely new full-LED headlight enhances the aggressive face of the new Streetfighter, maintaining its iconic light signature. At the rear, the full LED light cluster is functionally divided into two parts, generating that double C that characterizes the sportiest Ducatis.
The 4.2-gallon tank, particularly narrow in fit and characterized by a distinct shoulder, is reflected in the tail, which is more elongated towards the rear, with a shorter license plate holder and the passenger seat positioned lower than the 2024 Streetfighter V4. Both components have been designed to combine style and functionality, improving ergonomics while riding.
Finally, the forward-slanting biplane wings, a distinctive element of the Streetfighter V4 since its inception, remain a key distinct element of the motorcycle. Compared to the previous model, they are more effective (+99 lb. of downforce at 167 mph) and integrated more into the design line. The wings allow for a bike with very nimble chassis qualities but, at the same time, stability and rigorousness at high speeds. Finally, the exhaust under the engine maintains the stylistic imprint of Ducati sportbikes, keeping the center of gravity low and leaving a clear view of the new double-sided Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm, also visually lightened by the large exhaust openings on both sides.
Ergonomics
The riding position of the new Streetfighter V4 is derived from that of the Panigale V4. Still, it has been designed to improve vehicle control and increase comfort, especially for taller riders. The seat-tank unit offers more freedom of longitudinal movement thanks to greater room, making reaching and maintaining the aerodynamic posture more natural. A deep recess in the upper part avoids interference with the helmet chin guard.
At the same time, the rear area of the tank, combined with the side covers and the seat shape, increases support for the rider during braking, corner entry, and cornering. The rider will find it easier to anchor himself with his knees to counteract deceleration and lean out of the saddle once the bike is in a curve, thus reducing the effort on the arms and, therefore, fatigue.
Compared to the previous Streetfighter V4, the bend of the handlebar has been moved back, now closer to the rider by 10 mm, and the footpegs are lower and more forward and positioned 10 mm further inward. This increases comfort for the rider without compromising ground clearance. Finally, the two vents inside the side panels move hot air away from the rider’s legs, improving thermal comfort.
MotoGP-derived chassis
Thanks to the very rigorous chassis of the new Panigale V4, it was not necessary to lengthen the swingarm to stabilize the bike with the new Streetfighter V4. Still, improving the front chassis dimensions (+0.5° steering angle, +1 mm on the trail) was sufficient to find the synthesis between agility and stability.
Just like the new Panigale, the chassis of the Streetfighter V4 is entirely new. The Front Frame is, therefore, lighter (7.5 lb. compared to the previous 9.7) and reduces stiffness compared to the previous model (-40% in lateral) to offer improved confidence when leaning in taking the apex and maintaining the trajectory.
Furthermore, the double-sided Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm improves traction when exiting corners and the rider’s feeling in acceleration, with a reduction in lateral stiffness (-43% compared to the single-sided swingarm of the previous model) and an overall lightening of the swingarm-forged rear wheel assembly equal to 6 lb. On the Streetfighter V4 S, the forged aluminum alloy wheels with five tangential spokes, inspired by those of the DesmosediciGP, weigh only 6.5 and 10 lb., respectively, for the front and rear.
The third-generation electronically controlled Öhlins NIX/TTX suspension of the Streetfighter V4 S expands its adjustment spectrum, allowing more comfortable calibrations for road use and more sustained and effective when riding between the kerbs of a circuit. At the same time, the increased speed of the hydraulic valves offers a more precise and accurate response in every riding situation. Furthermore, compared to the Panigale V4, the rear suspension link is more progressive to provide greater comfort on the road, which is increased thanks to “Cruise Detection.” The latter softens the suspension when it detects a constant pace, such as on motorway transfers, significantly increasing rider comfort.
Like the new Ducati Panigale V4, the Streetfighter V4 also mounts Brembo Hypure™ front brake calipers. Lighter (-2 ounces per pair compared to the Stylema of the previous model) and higher performing, the Brembo Hypure™ calipers disperse the heat generated by braking more effectively, offering more consistent performance for riders seeking their limits.
The Race eCBS system with Cornering functionality, developed by Ducati in collaboration with Bosch, can activate and modulate the rear brake, limiting load transfers and improving the stability of the bike in the braking phase both in road and track use, even when the rider only applies the front brake. The system, which offers five levels against the three of the previous Streetfighter model, intervenes similarly to what is done by professional riders at the lowest levels, reserved for track use, while improving safety and stability at the higher levels, designed for road use.
Ducati Vehicle Observer
The Ducati Vehicle Observer, an algorithm developed by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, simulates the input of over 70 sensors, thus refining the electronic control strategies, which can achieve unprecedented effectiveness in series production. The precision of this functionality allows the controls to intervene in an almost predictive way to promptly accommodate the rider’s needs in the search for maximum performance.
The 2025 Streetfighter V4 has a complete package of electronic controls: Ducati Traction Control DVO, Ducati Slide Control, Ducati Wheelie Control DVO, Ducati Power Launch DVO, Engine Brake Control and Ducati Quick Shift 2.0. The DQS 2.0 system uses a strategy based solely on the gear drum angular position sensor, thus being able to use a gearshift rod without microswitches and therefore offering the rider a more direct feeling with reduced travel.
New 8:3 dashboard
The new 6.9” dashboard with 8:3 “aspect ratio” offers maximum readability. The protective glass uses Optical Bonding technology to provide optimal readability on a black background, even during the day. The interface offers differentiated views (Infomode) for use on the road or the track to support the rider in the search for maximum performance in the second in either environment.
The dashboard dynamically changes its layout, moving the columns and redistributing the spaces to offer maximum visibility to the functions that are being used at the moment, such as the navigator. Similarly, by selecting the Views mode, the left column gains space by moving the rev counter to the right and compressing the right column to display the different functions available, including the TPMS, instantaneous torque and power delivered, lateral and longitudinal acceleration values, instantaneous lean angles and action on the throttle and brake.
The Road Infomode has very clean graphics, emphasizing the round rev counter placed in the center and indicating the engaged gear inside. The left side of the screen is reserved for the settings, the navigator, if installed, the music player, the management of the smartphone and accessory heated grips, and the different functions available for each of these features. On the right side are the indications of speed, time, water temperature, and cruise control, if enabled.
The Track mode, combined by default with the Race Riding Mode, is designed to emphasize the most relevant information in circuit riding. The rev counter is positioned at the top of the screen, with a scale compressed up to 9,000 rpm. At the same time, in the center, the rider finds the indication of the gear engaged, and on the right, the levels are set for the electronic controls (adjustable via the right rocker) and their activation. In the left column, we find the stopwatch, which, by mounting the DDL accessory or via the GPS module, can show lap time with different split times, lap number, and the indication of the improvement in absolute terms or about the session using the same color codes – white, grey, orange, red – used in MotoGP.
The new Streetfighter V4, available in V4 and V4 S versions, featuring Öhlins suspension and steering damper, forged rims, and lithium battery, will arrive at dealerships in the United States in April 2025. Pricing for the Streetfighter V4 will be $23,395 and $29,295 for the V4 S model in the United States. Both are offered in single-seater configuration, with a passenger kit available as an accessory.
Streetfighter V4 S
• Color
o Ducati Red with Urban Grey frame, black rims, and matte black front mudguard
• Main standard features
Desmosedici Stradale engine, 1,103 cc
Maximum power of 205 hp at 12,650 rpm
Maximum torque of 88.3 lb.-ft at 11,500 rpm
Wet weight without fuel: 417 lb.
4.2 US-gallon aluminium tank
Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0
Öhlins NIX-30 fork with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
Öhlins TTX 36 shock absorber with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
Öhlins steering damper with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
Forged aluminium rims
Lithium battery
Braking system with Brembo Hypure™ monobloc calipers
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires with 200/60 rear
Biplane configuration wings and integrated design
Latest-generation electronics package with 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU): Race eCBS with cornering functionality; Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO; Ducati Slide Control (DSC); Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO; Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO; Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0; Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO)
AMA Mourns the Passing of Motorcycling Pioneer and AMA Hall of Famer Mary McGee
McGee served as a driving force for women riders throughout her remarkable life
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the loss of motorcycling icon and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mary McGee — a pioneer for women riders — who passed away on Nov. 27. She was 87 years old.
As one of the first women to race motorcycles in motocross and road racing events in the United States, McGee inspired generations or women riders across the country with her acts of courage despite facing backlash due to her gender.
Motorcycle Mary McGee with her display at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Photo by Willie Browning/AMA
“Mary McGee devoted her life to promoting the motorcycling lifestyle to women throughout America, and did so with unrelenting passion and spirit,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “Her contributions to motorcycling will never be forgotten, and her legacy within our sport will live on forever.”
Born in Juneau, Alaska, on Dec. 12, 1936, McGee spent much of her youth away from motorcycling. McGee moved to the continental United States at a very young age to live with her grandparents in Iowa. In 1944, McGee’s family moved to Phoenix, Ariz.
Mary McGee is the subject of an ESPN2 TV special. Watch it below.
McGee’s love for auto racing began in the 1950s. In 1957, her focus shifted to motorcycling as she hopped aboard two wheels for the first time, learning to ride on a 200cc Triumph Tiger Cub that she bought from a friend.
A Facebook post made by a friend announcing Mary McGee’s passing.
Soon after, McGee became the first woman in the United States to hold an FIM license.
Getting her start in road racing — with the goal of improving her car racing skills — McGee shifted to dirt racing in 1963, competing in an AMA District 37 enduro aboard a 250cc 1962 Honda Scrambler.
In 1967, McGee became the first woman to ride the Baja 500. Eight years later, McGee completed the event — which is typically a two-person race — solo.
McGee continued to compete — racing both motorcycles and cars — until 2011. Throughout her career, McGee remained a steadfast ambassador for motorcycling, encouraging people — most notably, women — to ride.
For her efforts as a competitor and advocate for women in motorcycling, McGee was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
Six-time British Superbike Champion Shane “Shakey” Byrne has won a lawsuit over injuries suffered in a 2018 testing crash that ended his career, according to media reports from the UK.
Multiple media outlets have reported that a High Court judge ruled that the defendants were “negligent” in having only a tire wall on the outside of the corner that Byrne hit after crashing at Snetterton. Byrne’s attorneys argued that inflatable barriers should have been in place. The lawsuit named Motorsport Vision Racing, Motorsport Vision which owns the track and the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board as defendants, and the judge held them liable for Byrne’s injuries. MSV operates the British Superbike series.
Byrne suffered multiple fractures to his back and upper torso and has not raced since the crash. Byrne has also won in World Superbike and raced in MotoGP, and his 85 wins make him the most successful rider in BSB history.
Damages are to be determined at a later date, media reports said.
WorldWCR’s first Champion Ana Carrasco will have a new home for 2025 as Corentin Perolari returns.
The first-ever FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Champion, Ana Carrasco, will move to World Supersport for 2025 in a brand-new Honda effort. Honda France are the team that will move into WorldSSP, with Carrasco and ex-WorldSSP full-timer Corentin Perolari, who returns to the class. Double World Champion Carrasco will be part of the Supersport Challenge category, which takes places at the European rounds only.
Carrasco enjoyed a magnificent year of racing in WorldWCR, taking four wins and finishing every race, becoming World Champion in a dramatic final round showdown with arch-rival Maria Herrera. This latest accolade for one of the pioneers for women in modern motorcycle racing and indeed the wider motorsport and sporting industry, coupled with her 2018 WorldSSP300 title, makes her a big name to keep an eye for 2025’s WorldSSP grid. As well as this, all of her prior experience in Moto3™ will serve her in good stead to adapt to the CBR600RR.
Ready for a first season of WorldSSP action, Carrasco is excited for the challenge: “I am very happy to join Honda in this new project. Honda is the biggest motorcycle factory in the world and is an honour for me to race with these colours. I want to learn as fast as possible during the season and fight for good results. I looking forward to work with the team and to ride the bike for the first time. I want to thank HRC, Honda Europe and Honda France for trusting on me and give me this opportunity. I will give my best to achieve our goals during this season.”
Alongside her will be Corentin Perolari, who has had a career ranging from Red Bull Rookies to the Endurance World championship. The 26-year-old impressed many in 2019 and was a constant top six finisher in the second half of his maiden WorldSSP campaign, taking a best of fourth from pole position in Argentina. 2020 saw him bag a podium however in the first race of the season in Australia, before a solid top ten season concluded with him P10 in the standings. His most recent endeavour in the class came at Magny-Cours in 2024 for Honda France with a fine P7 in Race 2.
Speaking about his WorldSSP return, Corentin Perolari said: “I’m delighted to be in the World Supersport Championship, especially representing the Honda brand, which I’m very fond of. The whole team can count on me to give my best in every race. The initial tests will allow us to take our marks with the team. After that, the aim is to perform as we did during the wildcard at Magny-Cours last September, but over a full season. Consistently being in the Top 10 would be fantastic.”
Bruno Skotnicki, in charge of competition for Honda France, said: “Honda is setting up a programme over several years. As we announced last September, the aim of this wildcard was to score points and make an impression. Run by Honda’s racing department, HRC, the aim is to represent Honda at the highest level in this category. Honda wants to improve the bike, the riders and the staff. As for the Magny-Cours round, our aim will be to provide the best possible equipment so that the riders can regularly finish in the Top 10.”
Randy Mamola (2) leads Simon Crafar (11) and Kyle Wyman (33) at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Photo by Michael Gougis.
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP plan to collaborate on future projects to showcase their products to each other’s audiences, and staged a demonstration at Circuit de Barcelona – Catalunya after the last MotoGP race of 2024 to kick off the project.
Beyond the official announcements, the real stars of the show were the Grand Prix racers who took to the track on MotoAmerica King of The Baggers-spec Harley-Davidson Road Glide racebikes.
The motorcycles couldn’t have been more different than their professional racing machines – Marco Melandri grinned when it was suggested that the 250cc Aprilia GP bike he took to the World Championship would have fit in the saddlebags of the machine he was about to mount.
But they were all grinning after ripping (and sliding and wheelieing) around the circuit on the big, torquey machines.
Harley-Davidson put together a video of the event. See it below.
Cody Gilmore (374) in Bagger Racing League action at Willow Springs. Photo by Casey Horner.
The Bagger Racing League’s list of 2024 Champions has an international flavor, as Spaniard Ruben Xaus took the Andrews Products Bagger GP title over Canadian Superbike regular Samuel Guerin.
Cody Gilmore won the Pirell Pro Stock Bagger class, while Brett Folkerts took the Lightweight and Unlimited Superbike titles.
More information can be found at BaggerRacingLeague.com and by subscribing to the series’ YouTube channel.
Rossi Moor (92) leads fellow American Max Toth (27) during an FIM JuniorGP Moto2 race at Estoril last week. Rossi has now signed a 2025 deal to race in JuniorGP Moto2 with three wild cards in the FIM Moto2 World Championship with the MMR Team.
Photo by Manutormo/courtesy AGR Team.
OFFICIAL: ROSSI ATTILA MOOR To Race In The Moto2 Category Of The FIM JuniorGP World Championship In The 2025 Season!
At the last round of the FIM JuniorGP, hosted in beautiful Portugal at Estoril Circuit, the Révész Racing Next Generation Riders Team’s Rossi Attila Moor finalized his 2025 program.
The young, 17-year-old American-Hungarian talent signed a full-season contract with Massimiliano Morlacchi of Team MMR, according to which we will see Rossi competing in the Moto2 category of the JuniorGP World Championship in 2025.
Rossi Moor signs his 2025 contract with MMR Team owner Massimiliano Morlacchi. MMR photo.Rossi Moor in JuniorGP Moto2 action at Estoril. MMR photo.
The decision was made jointly by the Hungarian-licensed Revesz Racing Next Generation Riders Team, Rossi, his father István (a.k.a. Steve) and his manager Stefano Favaro.
They did not have a difficult task, as during the two wild card races (at Aragon and Estoril) Rossi was able to work in the greatest harmony with professionals such as Technical Director Alessandro Finelli (ex VR46), Chief Mechanic Ayrton Badovini (former STK1000 World Champion), and mechanics Jorge, Simone, and Guglielmo, with whom they understood each other even on a half-word basis.
The human factor was given great emphasis in the selection, as in Massimiliano Morlacchi they met a professional who leads his team with great expertise and consistency, and considers every member of his team as a family member.
Rossi was also supported in the selection by Massimo Rivola, Team Principal of Aprilia Racing MotoGP, who works closely with the MMR team.
We would like to thank John and Chris Ulrich, the owners of Team Hammer, for allowing Rossi to spend the entire 2024 season in the MotoAmerica TwinCup category and for releasing him before the end of his contract to pursue his dream of racing in MotoGP.
The 2025 FIM JuniorGP Championship will consist of 7 rounds, with a total of 10 races for the Moto2 category riders.
The first round will be held in Estoril on the weekend of 2-4 May 2025.
The contract, in addition to the 13 days of testing required by the regulations, also includes a 5-day private test period in Spain from March 2025.
The agreement also includes a fantastic opportunity for Rossi Attila Moor to optionally participate in the 2025 MotoGP World Championship as a Wild-Card in the Moto2 category at three races.
Rossi will continue to be supported on his path to MotoGP by Révész Racing, owned by Bálint Révész, a big fan of motorsports, who considers the young rider to be one of the greatest emerging talents.
Rossi Moor: “I am very happy that in the last two races of the FIM JuniorGP Moto2 in 2024 I was able to show that I deserve a place in the team, and I would like to thank the entire MMR Team for the trust they have shown in me for the future. My preparation program for the next season starts next week and I am very lucky that all this will happen in Spain, where I currently live with my family and manager. I would also like to thank John and Chris Ulrich for giving me the opportunity to continue my career in MotoGP.
“I would also like to thank Mr. Bálint Révész and Stefano Favaro, who worked very hard to make this happen and supported me in my racing career. Last but not least, I would like to thank my father, my brother and all the members of my management. “
Rossi Moor with MMR Team Owner Massimiliano Morlacchi (left) and Aprilia Racing MotoGP Team Principal Massimo Rivola (right). MMR photo.
John Ulrich: “We closely watched Rossi in MotoAmerica Mini Cup, Junior Cup, and Twins Cup and he is a uniquely talented motorcycle racer. He is the latest young star to get his professional career launched with Team Hammer and we look forward to following his progression on the world stage. Go Rossi!”
Stefano Favaro: “I think that today is a very important step for Rossi’s sporting career, after all he deserves it. For my part, I tried to find the optimal situation for him, both technically and personally, and the best choice was the MMR Team. I consider MMR to be a very professional team, made up of excellent professionals. I would like to thank my friend Bálint Révész for the trust he placed in me and in Rossi”
Blake Davis (8) qualified 10th and DNF and finished 11th in the two Supersport races at the FIM Intercontinental Games. Hayden Schultz (5) qualified 14th and took 10th and 12th. Photo by Gpagency.
It was three days of learning new tracks, crews, tires, machines and competitors for the American racers who took part in the FIM Intercontinental Games at Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto. The FIM North America Continental Union fielded eight riders, split equally between the Supersport and Supersport 300 classes. All riders raced on YZF-R7 and YZF-R3 machines provided by ICG Official Partner Yamaha Motor Europe.
Mallory Dobbs (6) qualified 19th and with a pair of 13th-place finishes took top Women’s Supersport honors. Photo courtesy Gpagency.
Andrew Lee (7) was drafted in at the last minute, qualified 16th and finished 12th and 19th. Photo by Gpagency.
Max Toth (3) qualified 11th in Supersport 300 and finished fourth in Race One before crashing out of Race Two. Photo courtesy Gpagency.
Matthew Chapin (4) qualified 14th and finished 7th and 12th. Photo by Gpagency.
Mikayla Moore (2) qualified 21st and finished 15th and 14th. Photo courtesy Gpagency.
Avery Dreher (1) qualified 19th but DNF both races. Photo courtesy Gpagency.
On the Front Cover: It’ll take more than the many wings and aero devices on Pedro Acosta’s 2024 GasGas-branded KTM RC16 MotoGP racebike to keep financially-challenged KTM AG on two wheels. Photo by Gigi Soldano/DPPI Media.
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MotoGP: Martin vs. Bagnaia In 2024’s Final Swing
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MotoGP: Post-Season Tests With New Riders, Teams, and Tech
Letters To The Editor: An Open Letter From MV Agusta; Attention For Cornerworkers
10 Years Ago: Racing Editor Chris Ulrich rides a factory KTM RC8R AMA Pro Superbike on the cover of the December 2014 issue. Mat Oxley looks at the KTM versus Honda battle in Moto3. Inventor, bike builder, and racer Dan Hanebrink talked about his 1970s monocoque-chassis Monotrack, powered by a three-cylinder two-stroke snowmobile engine with a belt-drive continuously variable transmission
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2025 Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride
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Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer: A Good Lap At VIR
FIM President Jorge Viegas and the 48 riders who are competing in the FIM Intercontinental Games. Photo courtesy FIM.
Max Toth (3). Photo courtesy Gpagency.
Blake Davis (8) and Hayden Schultz (5). Photo courtesy Gpagency.
By Michael Gougis
Aldi Mahendra and Nahuel Santamaria split the Supersport 300 wins in the FIM Intercontinental Games at the Circuito de Jerez – Angel Nieto, while Humberto Maier Neto and Elia Bartolini won the Supersport races.
Max Toth was the highest-placed American rider, finishing fourth in Supersport 300 Race One. Matthew Chapin finished seventh, Mikayla Moore 15th and Avery Dreher crashed and DNF. In Race Two, Toth crashed, pushing Chapin wide. Toth DNF, Chapin finished 12th and Moore 14th after serving a double long lap penalty for a jump start. Dreher crashed and DNF.
In Supersport, Hayden Schultz took 10th in Race One, ahead of Andrew Lee in 12th, Mallory Dobbs in 13th and Blake Davis, who crashed and DNF. In Race Two, which was stopped due to a rain shower and then re-started as a 10-lap sprint, Davis was the highest-placed American in 11th, just ahead of Schultz in 12th and Dobbs in 13th. Lee finished 19th.
FIM North America Team Finishes Fourth Overall At Intercontinental Games, Mallory Dobbs Wins Top Female Rider Honors
The FIM North America Continental Union Team, (left to right) Mikayla Moore, Matthew Chapin, Avery Dreher (Supersport 300 team captain), Andrew Lee, Mallory Dobbs, Hayden Schultz (Supersport team captain), Blake Davis, and team manager Michael Martin. Photo courtesy of Collin Schultz.
The 2024 City of Jerez FIM Intercontinental Games concluded on Sunday at Circuito de Jerez-Ángel Nieto with a total of four final events consisting of two 14-lap Supersport 300 races and two 16-lap Supersport races (Supersport race two was shortened to 10 laps due to rain).
With his fourth-place result in Supersport 300 race one, Max Toth was the top-finishing American rider at the FIM Intercontinental Games. Photo courtesy of Collin Schultz.
The North America Continental Union, consisting of American riders Avery Dreher, Mikayla Moore, Max Toth, and Matthew Chapin in Supersport 300, as well as Hayden Schultz, Mallory Dobbs, Andrew Lee, and Blake Davis in Supersport, finished fourth overall in the team competition and just off the podium.
Top finisher for the Americans was Toth, who raced his Yamaha YZF-R3 to fourth place in Supersport 300 race one. Chapin was seventh, Moore was 15th, and Avery Dreher crashed out unhurt and did not finish. In race two, Toth crashed out and ran Chapin wide, but Chapin ultimately finished 12th. Moore was 14th after having to serve a double long-lap penalty for jumping the start, and Dreher crashed out again unhurt and did not finish.
Schultz was the top-finishing rider in the Supersport class, with a result of 10th place in race one aboard his Yamaha YZF-R7. Lee was 12th, Dobbs was 13th, and Davis did not finish due to a crash in which he was unhurt. In the rain-shortened 10-lap race two, Davis finished 11th with Schultz 12th and Dobbs 13th, while Lee finished 19th.
Of special note, Dobbs was awarded a gold Airoh helmet as the top-finishing female Supersport rider at the Intercontinental Games. The Washington state rider participated in this past season’s FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship (WorldWCR), and she plans to also compete in the 2025 WorldWCR, so Dobbs is building quite a name for herself in international motorcycle road racing.
Dobbs received a commemorative gold helmet from Airoh for being the top-finishing female Supersport rider at the Intercontinental Games. Photo by Good-Shoot Motography.
“The FIM Intercontinental Games was an amazing experience,” Dobbs said. “I’m so honored that I got to be a part of it, with so many talented riders both on our team and on the other teams. Our North America team worked together so well and just had a couple mishaps that made it so we couldn’t quite get on the podium.
“I am beyond excited to be the best-finishing female in the Supersport class! It rained in our second race, which made it interesting, but I’m coming home with a custom gold Airoh helmet. What a way to end the season! To everyone on our team, thank you for never giving up and working hard to make this possible for all of us!”
More, from a press release issued by FIM Europe:
FIM Europe strikes gold at inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games
FIM Europe is the first-ever winner of the inaugural FIM Intercontinental Games (ICG) following an action-packed, drama-filled weekend of racing at the fabled Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto in southern Spain.
Bringing together the FIM’s six Continental Unions (CONU) of Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America and Oceania, and the City of Jerez FIM Intercontinental Games was contested across Supersport (SSP) and Supersport 300 (SSP300) classes, with other disciplines scheduled to be introduced as this biennial event becomes more established.
Each CONU was represented by an eight-rider team split equally between the two classes with R7 and R3 machines provided by ICG Official Partner Yamaha Motor Europe. In keeping with the FIM’s ongoing commitment to diversity, each CONU fielded two female racers with one in each class.
Following Saturday’s four Qualifying sessions, FIM Europe and FIM Oceania were very evenly matched in SSP300 with both CONUs boasting three riders in the top nine that made up the first three rows of the grid with Spanish sixteen-year-old Gonzalo Sanchez in pole ahead of Australian teenagers Archie McDonald and Cameron Swain.
Sanchez led away the opening fourteen-lap SSP300 race with eighteen-year-old FIM Asia rider Aldi Mahendra getting a great jump to go from sixth to second before moving ahead through the second corner. With twenty-four riders in action the opening laps were close and at times chaotic as the sport’s brightest young talents fought for position and after three laps and multiple changes of lead the top eighteen riders were all within two seconds of each other.
Another rider showing great form was FIM North America’s Maxwell Toth. Based in Barcelona for much of 2024, the eighteen-year-old Californian had only qualified eleventh, but he also took a turn in the lead.
With six laps to go Sanchez slid off and out of the race, although two laps later the main group was still comprised of nine riders with no clear favourite until Mahendra – who this year clinched the FIM WorldSSP300 World Championship at Jerez – finally managed to make a pass for the lead stick and he won by just 0.047 from FIM Europe’s Portuguese rider Tomás Alonso.
McDonald was third ahead of Toth with FIM Europe’s seventeen-year-old SSP300 Captain Alessandro Di Persio from Italy taking fifth chased by FIM Latin America’s Argentinian racer Nahuel Santamaria. First female to cross the line was Italian Josephine ‘Joy’ Bruno in eleventh representing FIM Europe.
Next up was the SSP class with twenty-three-year-old Dino Iozzo starting from pole for FIM Africa ahead of FIM Latin America’s talented Brazilian nineteen-year-old Humberto Cezar Maier Neto and Elia Bartolini, FIM Europe’s SSP Captain.
As was the case with the opening SSP300 race, it was incredibly evenly matched at the front of the field with the lead constantly changing hands and no single rider or CONU able to seize control.
With the sixteen-lap race moving into the final stages, rain started to fall and after thirteen laps the red flags came out to signal a premature end with Maier Neto taking the victory just 0.082 ahead of Iozzo and 0.122 in front of Bartolini.
FIM Europe strengthened its position in the overall competition with twenty-five-year-old Frenchman Enzo De La Vega taking fourth chased by FIM Oceania’s thirty-year-old SSP Captain Mike Jones and Indonesian racer Daniel Kasma representing FIM Asia. First female at the flag was Roberta Ponziani from Italy who was a late replacement for FIM Europe.
After the disappointment of crashing out of the first SSP300 race, Sanchez was determined to make amends and he started race two well from the front of the grid, but it was Swain who took an early lead as Toth enjoyed another great opening lap before his challenge ended early when he fell on lap three with FIM Oceania’s New Zealand racer Jesse Stroud. Also making an early exit was FIM Africa’s Kgopotso Mononyane who had shown impressive form throughout the weekend.
With no single rider able to exert control as the race entered its closing stages, the lead group was still made up of eight riders despite having been thinned out following falls by McDonald, who was able to remount, Swain and FIM North America’s Avery Dreher.
On the last lap it was still too close to call until Mahendra exited the final turn ahead and won the drag to the line in a photo-finish with Santamaria, only to be penalised two positions with an irresponsible riding penalty that put him behind Sanchez.
Mahendra’s penalty for pushing Santamaria wide in the final corner strengthened FIM Europe’s ICG lead over FIM Asia, although the Indonesian still won the AIROH Golden Helmet for best individual performance in the SSP300 class while Bruno was once again the highest-placed female finisher in ninth to claim her own AIROH Golden Helmet.
With overall victory in the ICG resting on the deciding SSP race, there were more than a few nerves on display, but just two laps in more rain began to fall and the race was red-flagged.
Restarted over a reduced duration of ten laps, the conditions resulted in more cautious racing with riders unwilling to push too hard. Maier Neto’s hopes of a second victory ended at half-distance when he went out, however as the laps ticked by it was impossible to pick a winner out of the leading group of ten riders until Bartolini made his move with two to go.
So evenly matched were the front-runners that the Italian could not break clear, and his charge proved to be decisive as he took the flag 0.612 ahead of Jones to secure an AIROH Golden Helmet. Iozzo was third from Thailand’s Apiwat Wongthananon, FIM Asia’s SSP Captain, making it four different CONUs in the top four and demonstrating just how close the competition was. Dobbs won an AIROH Golden Helmet as the highest-placed female SSP competitor in thirteenth.
With the celebrations expected to continue long into the night, Josephine Bruno was clearly delighted by FIM Europe’s performance. “It’s been a fantastic weekend,” she said. “The team and the mechanics have worked together perfectly and history was made here. I am very proud to have taken part and it’s been an honour to have represented FIM Europe.”
Her comments were echoed by her team-mate Roberta Ponziani. “We did a great job all together,” said the twenty-eight-year-old. “In wet conditions it is easy to make a mistake, so we did very well and I am very happy!”
FIM Europe’s SSP300 Captain Alexandro Di Persio was over the moon to have helped steer his CONU to victory, saying: “It is impossible to explain the feeling. Wonderful! It’s incredible to be here and I am grateful to FIM Europe to have been selected as a Captain. I thank all the team members – riders, mechanics, all the people who work for us. We made history and I am super-motivated now to kick-off a new season.”
Elia Bartolini, FIM Europe’s SSP Captain, played a vital role in his CONU’s win. “It’s been fantastic and I am so happy we won the title and I won the men’s AIROH Golden Helmet,” he said. “I want to thank my team-mates – we struggled a bit at times but never gave up.”
Alessandro Sambucco, FIM Europe Team Manager, said: “We have reached the goal! It was difficult because the level of rider was really high, but this is the proof that you can reach the goal as a team!”
Jorge Viegas, FIM President, stated: “This was in all aspects better than everybody expected. There was an incredible atmosphere of friendship between all the riders – win or lose it didn’t matter, they were all together – and I think there was a team spirit that I have never seen before in circuit racing.
“On behalf of the FIM I would like to thank everyone who has come together to make the first-ever FIM Intercontinental Games such a success including the City of Jerez, the Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto, Dorna and Warner Bros Discovery Sports along with our ICG Official Partners Yamaha, Dunlop, SPIDI, XPD, AIROH, Beta Tools and Panta Racing Fuel. Also, I must say a heartfelt thank you to all the CONUs, FIM officials, the riders, volunteers, the media and the fans for all their support and commitment.”
The new 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4S comes with the same engine as the Panigale V4 sportbike.
New Ducati Streetfighter V4: the highest performing Fight Formula ever
For the first time, the Streetfighter V4 mounts the Desmosedici Stradale engine in the same configuration as the Panigale V4.
The new Streetfighter V4 is at the top of its performance class, with a power-to-weight ratio of .49 hp/lb
MotoGP-derived technology combines fun on the road with Superbike performance on the track like never before
The 2025 Ducati Streetfighter in action. Ducati photo.
Electronics and chassis are derived directly from the 2025 Panigale V4, with aerodynamics integrated into the style of the bike and the new Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm
The 2025 Ducati Streetfighter V4 and V4 S are bikes born from the application of Fight Formula on the new Panigale V4 – the seventh revolutionary generation of Ducati superbikes – and sit at the top of their performance class while improving rider comfort and enjoyability in road use.
The new Streetfighter V4 is a beautiful, fast, and sophisticated Ducati superbike, stripped of its fairings, with a high and wide handlebar, a weight of 417 lb., a 205 hp Desmosedici Stradale engine, biplane wings, and an electronics package that is unlike any other in the world.
Derived from the Panigale V4, it consists of the same engine, chassis, and electronics configurations. The difference in horsepower is due to different intakes. For the first time, Ducati has chosen to transfer the technology and performance of the Panigale V4 to a naked bike without sparing anything, creating a bike that combines the best of both worlds—track handling like a supersport bike and road enjoyment like a true naked.
A 2025 Ducati Streetfighter on a racetrack.
Its impressive power/weight ratio of 0.49 hp/lb. obtained from a lighter engine combined with electronic and chassis developments such as DVO, Öhlins Smart EC3.0 suspension, and the new Race eCBS braking system makes the Streetfighter V4 even more effective on the track.
At the same time, it can be fun on the road with superior comfort in everyday riding. This is thanks to the wider calibration range guaranteed by the suspensions to a more rigorous chassis that gives the rider a greater feeling and ease of riding with a more contained exhaust noise while simultaneously offering great character to the bike.
Desmosedici Stradale engine
The Streetfighter V4 engine derives from the Panigale V4, with an even more direct link than the previous model. The Desmosedici Stradale is closely derived from the Ducati MotoGP bikes, which share numerous technical solutions, starting with the architecture. It is a 90° V4 with desmodromic distribution, counter-rotating crankshaft, and Twin Pulse timing, which gives the Streetfighter V4 a sound similar to that of the Desmosedici GP.
The Desmosedici Stradale of the new Streetfighter V4 has had its distribution diagram revised compared to the version of the previous model, with cams with a different profile and a higher lift value. The alternator and oil pump are the same as those mounted on the Panigale V4 R, while the gear drum is used on the Superleggera V4. For the first time, the Streetfighter V4 also features variable-length intake trumpets, with a value of 25 mm in the short configuration and 80 mm in the long one, thus simultaneously increasing maximum power and rideability.
The Desmosedici Stradale engine delivers 205 hp at 12,650 rpm and a maximum torque of 88.3 lb.-ft at 11,500 rpm. Values that can be higher in track configuration: by adopting the Ducati Performance by Akrapovič racing exhaust, the maximum power increases to 226 hp. The Streetfighter V4 has never been so powerful.
Design
The design of the new Streetfighter V4 maintains the unmistakable Streetfighter DNA, and its Panigale nature is stripped of the fairing. With more balanced proportions and distribution of volumes between the front and rear, the Streetfighter V4 has lines aimed at the front that make the bike look ready to launch toward the next bend. A completely new full-LED headlight enhances the aggressive face of the new Streetfighter, maintaining its iconic light signature. At the rear, the full LED light cluster is functionally divided into two parts, generating that double C that characterizes the sportiest Ducatis.
The 4.2-gallon tank, particularly narrow in fit and characterized by a distinct shoulder, is reflected in the tail, which is more elongated towards the rear, with a shorter license plate holder and the passenger seat positioned lower than the 2024 Streetfighter V4. Both components have been designed to combine style and functionality, improving ergonomics while riding.
Finally, the forward-slanting biplane wings, a distinctive element of the Streetfighter V4 since its inception, remain a key distinct element of the motorcycle. Compared to the previous model, they are more effective (+99 lb. of downforce at 167 mph) and integrated more into the design line. The wings allow for a bike with very nimble chassis qualities but, at the same time, stability and rigorousness at high speeds. Finally, the exhaust under the engine maintains the stylistic imprint of Ducati sportbikes, keeping the center of gravity low and leaving a clear view of the new double-sided Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm, also visually lightened by the large exhaust openings on both sides.
Ergonomics
The riding position of the new Streetfighter V4 is derived from that of the Panigale V4. Still, it has been designed to improve vehicle control and increase comfort, especially for taller riders. The seat-tank unit offers more freedom of longitudinal movement thanks to greater room, making reaching and maintaining the aerodynamic posture more natural. A deep recess in the upper part avoids interference with the helmet chin guard.
At the same time, the rear area of the tank, combined with the side covers and the seat shape, increases support for the rider during braking, corner entry, and cornering. The rider will find it easier to anchor himself with his knees to counteract deceleration and lean out of the saddle once the bike is in a curve, thus reducing the effort on the arms and, therefore, fatigue.
Compared to the previous Streetfighter V4, the bend of the handlebar has been moved back, now closer to the rider by 10 mm, and the footpegs are lower and more forward and positioned 10 mm further inward. This increases comfort for the rider without compromising ground clearance. Finally, the two vents inside the side panels move hot air away from the rider’s legs, improving thermal comfort.
MotoGP-derived chassis
Thanks to the very rigorous chassis of the new Panigale V4, it was not necessary to lengthen the swingarm to stabilize the bike with the new Streetfighter V4. Still, improving the front chassis dimensions (+0.5° steering angle, +1 mm on the trail) was sufficient to find the synthesis between agility and stability.
Just like the new Panigale, the chassis of the Streetfighter V4 is entirely new. The Front Frame is, therefore, lighter (7.5 lb. compared to the previous 9.7) and reduces stiffness compared to the previous model (-40% in lateral) to offer improved confidence when leaning in taking the apex and maintaining the trajectory.
Furthermore, the double-sided Ducati Hollow Symmetrical Swingarm improves traction when exiting corners and the rider’s feeling in acceleration, with a reduction in lateral stiffness (-43% compared to the single-sided swingarm of the previous model) and an overall lightening of the swingarm-forged rear wheel assembly equal to 6 lb. On the Streetfighter V4 S, the forged aluminum alloy wheels with five tangential spokes, inspired by those of the DesmosediciGP, weigh only 6.5 and 10 lb., respectively, for the front and rear.
The third-generation electronically controlled Öhlins NIX/TTX suspension of the Streetfighter V4 S expands its adjustment spectrum, allowing more comfortable calibrations for road use and more sustained and effective when riding between the kerbs of a circuit. At the same time, the increased speed of the hydraulic valves offers a more precise and accurate response in every riding situation. Furthermore, compared to the Panigale V4, the rear suspension link is more progressive to provide greater comfort on the road, which is increased thanks to “Cruise Detection.” The latter softens the suspension when it detects a constant pace, such as on motorway transfers, significantly increasing rider comfort.
Like the new Ducati Panigale V4, the Streetfighter V4 also mounts Brembo Hypure™ front brake calipers. Lighter (-2 ounces per pair compared to the Stylema of the previous model) and higher performing, the Brembo Hypure™ calipers disperse the heat generated by braking more effectively, offering more consistent performance for riders seeking their limits.
The Race eCBS system with Cornering functionality, developed by Ducati in collaboration with Bosch, can activate and modulate the rear brake, limiting load transfers and improving the stability of the bike in the braking phase both in road and track use, even when the rider only applies the front brake. The system, which offers five levels against the three of the previous Streetfighter model, intervenes similarly to what is done by professional riders at the lowest levels, reserved for track use, while improving safety and stability at the higher levels, designed for road use.
Ducati Vehicle Observer
The Ducati Vehicle Observer, an algorithm developed by Ducati Corse in MotoGP, simulates the input of over 70 sensors, thus refining the electronic control strategies, which can achieve unprecedented effectiveness in series production. The precision of this functionality allows the controls to intervene in an almost predictive way to promptly accommodate the rider’s needs in the search for maximum performance.
The 2025 Streetfighter V4 has a complete package of electronic controls: Ducati Traction Control DVO, Ducati Slide Control, Ducati Wheelie Control DVO, Ducati Power Launch DVO, Engine Brake Control and Ducati Quick Shift 2.0. The DQS 2.0 system uses a strategy based solely on the gear drum angular position sensor, thus being able to use a gearshift rod without microswitches and therefore offering the rider a more direct feeling with reduced travel.
New 8:3 dashboard
The new 6.9” dashboard with 8:3 “aspect ratio” offers maximum readability. The protective glass uses Optical Bonding technology to provide optimal readability on a black background, even during the day. The interface offers differentiated views (Infomode) for use on the road or the track to support the rider in the search for maximum performance in the second in either environment.
The dashboard dynamically changes its layout, moving the columns and redistributing the spaces to offer maximum visibility to the functions that are being used at the moment, such as the navigator. Similarly, by selecting the Views mode, the left column gains space by moving the rev counter to the right and compressing the right column to display the different functions available, including the TPMS, instantaneous torque and power delivered, lateral and longitudinal acceleration values, instantaneous lean angles and action on the throttle and brake.
The Road Infomode has very clean graphics, emphasizing the round rev counter placed in the center and indicating the engaged gear inside. The left side of the screen is reserved for the settings, the navigator, if installed, the music player, the management of the smartphone and accessory heated grips, and the different functions available for each of these features. On the right side are the indications of speed, time, water temperature, and cruise control, if enabled.
The Track mode, combined by default with the Race Riding Mode, is designed to emphasize the most relevant information in circuit riding. The rev counter is positioned at the top of the screen, with a scale compressed up to 9,000 rpm. At the same time, in the center, the rider finds the indication of the gear engaged, and on the right, the levels are set for the electronic controls (adjustable via the right rocker) and their activation. In the left column, we find the stopwatch, which, by mounting the DDL accessory or via the GPS module, can show lap time with different split times, lap number, and the indication of the improvement in absolute terms or about the session using the same color codes – white, grey, orange, red – used in MotoGP.
The new Streetfighter V4, available in V4 and V4 S versions, featuring Öhlins suspension and steering damper, forged rims, and lithium battery, will arrive at dealerships in the United States in April 2025. Pricing for the Streetfighter V4 will be $23,395 and $29,295 for the V4 S model in the United States. Both are offered in single-seater configuration, with a passenger kit available as an accessory.
Streetfighter V4 S
• Color
o Ducati Red with Urban Grey frame, black rims, and matte black front mudguard
• Main standard features
Desmosedici Stradale engine, 1,103 cc
Maximum power of 205 hp at 12,650 rpm
Maximum torque of 88.3 lb.-ft at 11,500 rpm
Wet weight without fuel: 417 lb.
4.2 US-gallon aluminium tank
Ducati Electronic Suspension (DES) 3.0
Öhlins NIX-30 fork with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
Öhlins TTX 36 shock absorber with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
Öhlins steering damper with Öhlins Smart EC 3.0 control system
Forged aluminium rims
Lithium battery
Braking system with Brembo Hypure™ monobloc calipers
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires with 200/60 rear
Biplane configuration wings and integrated design
Latest-generation electronics package with 6-axis Inertial Measurement Unit (6D IMU): Race eCBS with cornering functionality; Ducati Traction Control (DTC) DVO; Ducati Slide Control (DSC); Ducati Wheelie Control (DWC) DVO; Ducati Power Launch (DPL) DVO; Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) 2.0; Engine Brake Control (EBC), Ducati Vehicle Observer (DVO)
Mary McGee (102) in her first road race, in Santa Barbara, California in 1960, at age 24, riding a Honda CB92.
AMA Mourns the Passing of Motorcycling Pioneer and AMA Hall of Famer Mary McGee
McGee served as a driving force for women riders throughout her remarkable life
PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the loss of motorcycling icon and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mary McGee — a pioneer for women riders — who passed away on Nov. 27. She was 87 years old.
As one of the first women to race motorcycles in motocross and road racing events in the United States, McGee inspired generations or women riders across the country with her acts of courage despite facing backlash due to her gender.
Motorcycle Mary McGee with her display at the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Photo by Willie Browning/AMA
“Mary McGee devoted her life to promoting the motorcycling lifestyle to women throughout America, and did so with unrelenting passion and spirit,” AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman said. “Her contributions to motorcycling will never be forgotten, and her legacy within our sport will live on forever.”
Born in Juneau, Alaska, on Dec. 12, 1936, McGee spent much of her youth away from motorcycling. McGee moved to the continental United States at a very young age to live with her grandparents in Iowa. In 1944, McGee’s family moved to Phoenix, Ariz.
Mary McGee is the subject of an ESPN2 TV special. Watch it below.
McGee’s love for auto racing began in the 1950s. In 1957, her focus shifted to motorcycling as she hopped aboard two wheels for the first time, learning to ride on a 200cc Triumph Tiger Cub that she bought from a friend.
A Facebook post made by a friend announcing Mary McGee’s passing.
Soon after, McGee became the first woman in the United States to hold an FIM license.
Getting her start in road racing — with the goal of improving her car racing skills — McGee shifted to dirt racing in 1963, competing in an AMA District 37 enduro aboard a 250cc 1962 Honda Scrambler.
In 1967, McGee became the first woman to ride the Baja 500. Eight years later, McGee completed the event — which is typically a two-person race — solo.
McGee continued to compete — racing both motorcycles and cars — until 2011. Throughout her career, McGee remained a steadfast ambassador for motorcycling, encouraging people — most notably, women — to ride.
For her efforts as a competitor and advocate for women in motorcycling, McGee was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2018.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders’ interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. Besides offering members money-saving discounts on products and services, the AMA also publishes American Motorcyclist, a recently revitalized and monthly full-color magazine (and digital version of same) that covers current events and motorcycle history with brilliant photography and compelling writing. American Motorcyclist is also North America’s largest-circulation magazine. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
The starter displays the Union Jack, the national flag of the United Kingdom, ahead of a British Superbike race at Snetterton. Photo courtesy MSVR.
Six-time British Superbike Champion Shane “Shakey” Byrne has won a lawsuit over injuries suffered in a 2018 testing crash that ended his career, according to media reports from the UK.
Multiple media outlets have reported that a High Court judge ruled that the defendants were “negligent” in having only a tire wall on the outside of the corner that Byrne hit after crashing at Snetterton. Byrne’s attorneys argued that inflatable barriers should have been in place. The lawsuit named Motorsport Vision Racing, Motorsport Vision which owns the track and the Motorcycle Circuit Racing Control Board as defendants, and the judge held them liable for Byrne’s injuries. MSV operates the British Superbike series.
Byrne suffered multiple fractures to his back and upper torso and has not raced since the crash. Byrne has also won in World Superbike and raced in MotoGP, and his 85 wins make him the most successful rider in BSB history.
Damages are to be determined at a later date, media reports said.
Corentin Perolari, left, and Ana Carrasco. Photo courtesy WorldSBK.
WorldWCR’s first Champion Ana Carrasco will have a new home for 2025 as Corentin Perolari returns.
The first-ever FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Champion, Ana Carrasco, will move to World Supersport for 2025 in a brand-new Honda effort. Honda France are the team that will move into WorldSSP, with Carrasco and ex-WorldSSP full-timer Corentin Perolari, who returns to the class. Double World Champion Carrasco will be part of the Supersport Challenge category, which takes places at the European rounds only.
Carrasco enjoyed a magnificent year of racing in WorldWCR, taking four wins and finishing every race, becoming World Champion in a dramatic final round showdown with arch-rival Maria Herrera. This latest accolade for one of the pioneers for women in modern motorcycle racing and indeed the wider motorsport and sporting industry, coupled with her 2018 WorldSSP300 title, makes her a big name to keep an eye for 2025’s WorldSSP grid. As well as this, all of her prior experience in Moto3™ will serve her in good stead to adapt to the CBR600RR.
Ready for a first season of WorldSSP action, Carrasco is excited for the challenge: “I am very happy to join Honda in this new project. Honda is the biggest motorcycle factory in the world and is an honour for me to race with these colours. I want to learn as fast as possible during the season and fight for good results. I looking forward to work with the team and to ride the bike for the first time. I want to thank HRC, Honda Europe and Honda France for trusting on me and give me this opportunity. I will give my best to achieve our goals during this season.”
Alongside her will be Corentin Perolari, who has had a career ranging from Red Bull Rookies to the Endurance World championship. The 26-year-old impressed many in 2019 and was a constant top six finisher in the second half of his maiden WorldSSP campaign, taking a best of fourth from pole position in Argentina. 2020 saw him bag a podium however in the first race of the season in Australia, before a solid top ten season concluded with him P10 in the standings. His most recent endeavour in the class came at Magny-Cours in 2024 for Honda France with a fine P7 in Race 2.
Speaking about his WorldSSP return, Corentin Perolari said: “I’m delighted to be in the World Supersport Championship, especially representing the Honda brand, which I’m very fond of. The whole team can count on me to give my best in every race. The initial tests will allow us to take our marks with the team. After that, the aim is to perform as we did during the wildcard at Magny-Cours last September, but over a full season. Consistently being in the Top 10 would be fantastic.”
Bruno Skotnicki, in charge of competition for Honda France, said: “Honda is setting up a programme over several years. As we announced last September, the aim of this wildcard was to score points and make an impression. Run by Honda’s racing department, HRC, the aim is to represent Honda at the highest level in this category. Honda wants to improve the bike, the riders and the staff. As for the Magny-Cours round, our aim will be to provide the best possible equipment so that the riders can regularly finish in the Top 10.”
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