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August 2025

 

On the Front Cover: Alex Marquez is more than Marc Marquez’s little brother, running at the front and holding second in points. Photo by Gigi Soldano/DPPI Media.

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology is THE definitive source for motorcycle racing, riding, and tech information.

 

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AUGUST 2025 ISSUE

 

FEATURES

 

Inside Info: Suzuki introduces the latest generation GSX-R1000 and
GSX-R1000R, with more power and optional wings; Honda shows the
CB1000F SE concept bike at Suzuka and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1967 Paton 500cc Grand Prix Twin

Intro: Suzuki DR-Z4SM, A Do-It-All Streetbike

MotoGP Analysis: Alex Marquez On Being Marc’s Brother

Intro: Ohvale GP-7: Filling The Gap For Young Racers

Shops: 2 Wheel DynoWorks

 

 

RACING

 

MotoGP: All Marc Marquez, Again And Again!

      MotoGP Notes: Jorge Martin And Aprilia Make Up

MotoAmerica Superbike: Fong Breaks Through At Laguna Seca!

      MotoAmerica Inside Info: Wayne Rainey Rides Again

MotoAmerica Superbike: Fong Keeps Winning At VIR!

     MotoAmerica Inside Info: Kelly Warned, Scholtz Penalized

World Superbike: Razgatlioğlu Breaks Away

     WorldSBK Notes: Razgatlioğlu’s Records, Iannone’s Problem

MotoAmerica Talent Cup: Di Mario & Vossberg Win at Mid-Ohio

 

COLUMNS

 

Letters To The Editor: Sam Fleming On The Cover

10 Years Ago, August 2015: Jorge Lorenzo drags a knee and an elbow on his Yamaha YZR-M1, leading every lap (103!) and winning four-straight MotoGP races. After his World Supersport team cratered, young American PJ Jacobsen found a new team, qualified third, led a lap, and finished on the podium in Portugal!

The Crash Page: Fernandez and Nakagami at Brno

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer—Riding Solo at NCM 

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MotoAmerica: Aguilar On Provisional Stock 1000 Pole At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Emanuel Aguilar on the Corrientes Racing/MPR Motorsport Kawasaki topped a wet MotoAmerica Stock 1000 provisional qualifying session on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway. Aguilar was 4.203 seconds quicker than Edge Racing’s Jason Waters in second, with OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe in third, Kreece Elliot on the Elliot Racing Yamaha in fourth and AJ Blackmon on the Ikonic Yachts BMW in fifth.

 

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MotoAmerica: Fong On Provisional Superbike Pole At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha’s Bobby Fong led a rain-shortened session on Friday to take the MotoAmerica Superbike provisional pole at VIRginia International Raceway. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly was second, ahead of Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin, Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW’s Cameron Beaubier, and Attack’s Jake Gagne. The top five were separated by 0.571 seconds. The session was cut 11:28 short by a torrential downpour, and MotoAmerica said it would add 10 minutes to the Superbike Q2 session scheduled for Saturday.

 

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MotoAmerica: Vossberg On Provisional Talent Cup Pole At VIR

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg took the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup provisional pole on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway, ahead of Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario and Royalty Racing’s Carson King. Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp was fourth, ahead of Bodie Paige Racing/Mission Foods/D&D Certified’s Bodie Paige.

 

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August 2025

August 2025 Issue
August 2025 Issue

 

On the Front Cover: Alex Marquez is more than Marc Marquez’s little brother, running at the front and holding second in points. Photo by Gigi Soldano/DPPI Media.

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology is THE definitive source for motorcycle racing, riding, and tech information.

 

Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology magazine is available in print and digital formats. 

SUBSCRIBE NOW!   Or call (909) 654-4779 to subscribe!

 

Log in HERE to read the August 2025 issue of Roadracing World & Motorcycle Technology with your online subscription.

AUGUST 2025 ISSUE

 

FEATURES

 

Inside Info: Suzuki introduces the latest generation GSX-R1000 and
GSX-R1000R, with more power and optional wings; Honda shows the
CB1000F SE concept bike at Suzuka and more…

Historic Racebike Illustrations: 1967 Paton 500cc Grand Prix Twin

Intro: Suzuki DR-Z4SM, A Do-It-All Streetbike

MotoGP Analysis: Alex Marquez On Being Marc’s Brother

Intro: Ohvale GP-7: Filling The Gap For Young Racers

Shops: 2 Wheel DynoWorks

 

 

RACING

 

MotoGP: All Marc Marquez, Again And Again!

      MotoGP Notes: Jorge Martin And Aprilia Make Up

MotoAmerica Superbike: Fong Breaks Through At Laguna Seca!

      MotoAmerica Inside Info: Wayne Rainey Rides Again

MotoAmerica Superbike: Fong Keeps Winning At VIR!

     MotoAmerica Inside Info: Kelly Warned, Scholtz Penalized

World Superbike: Razgatlioğlu Breaks Away

     WorldSBK Notes: Razgatlioğlu’s Records, Iannone’s Problem

MotoAmerica Talent Cup: Di Mario & Vossberg Win at Mid-Ohio

 

COLUMNS

 

Letters To The Editor: Sam Fleming On The Cover

10 Years Ago, August 2015: Jorge Lorenzo drags a knee and an elbow on his Yamaha YZR-M1, leading every lap (103!) and winning four-straight MotoGP races. After his World Supersport team cratered, young American PJ Jacobsen found a new team, qualified third, led a lap, and finished on the podium in Portugal!

The Crash Page: Fernandez and Nakagami at Brno

Racing, School, & Track Day Calendar: Where & When To Ride

Classified Ads/Advertiser Index

High Performance Parts & Services Directory

Chris Ulrich: Adventures Of An Ex-Racer—Riding Solo at NCM 

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Click here to receive a sample issue of Roadracing World magazine (print edition). One sample issue per household, U.S. address only.

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MotoAmerica: Aguilar On Provisional Stock 1000 Pole At VIR

Emanuel Aguilar (919) on his Honda in 2024. Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Emanuel Aguilar on the Corrientes Racing/MPR Motorsport Kawasaki topped a wet MotoAmerica Stock 1000 provisional qualifying session on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway. Aguilar was 4.203 seconds quicker than Edge Racing’s Jason Waters in second, with OrangeCat Racing’s Jayson Uribe in third, Kreece Elliot on the Elliot Racing Yamaha in fourth and AJ Blackmon on the Ikonic Yachts BMW in fifth.

 

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MotoAmerica: Fong On Provisional Superbike Pole At VIR

Bobby Fong (50). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha’s Bobby Fong led a rain-shortened session on Friday to take the MotoAmerica Superbike provisional pole at VIRginia International Raceway. Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly was second, ahead of Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin, Tytlers Cycle Racing BMW’s Cameron Beaubier, and Attack’s Jake Gagne. The top five were separated by 0.571 seconds. The session was cut 11:28 short by a torrential downpour, and MotoAmerica said it would add 10 minutes to the Superbike Q2 session scheduled for Saturday.

 

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz On Provisional Supersport Pole At VIR

Mathew Scholtz (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz topped Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen and Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen in MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport provisional qualifying at VIRginia International Raceway. Strack’s Blake Davis was fourth, ahead of Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Tyler Scott.

 

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MotoAmerica: Vossberg On Provisional Talent Cup Pole At VIR

Hank Vossberg (31). Photo by Brian J. Nelson.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Tytlers Cycle Racing’s Hank Vossberg took the MotoAmerica Parts Unlimited Talent Cup provisional pole on Friday at VIRginia International Raceway, ahead of Warhorse Ducati/American Racing’s Alessandro Di Mario and Royalty Racing’s Carson King. Team Roberts’ Kody Kopp was fourth, ahead of Bodie Paige Racing/Mission Foods/D&D Certified’s Bodie Paige.

 

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MotoAmerica: Fong Leads Friday Superbike Practice At VIR

Bobby Fong (50). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

Attack Performance Progressive Yamaha’s Bobby Fong led the opening MotoAmerica Superbike practice at VIRginia International Raceway on Friday. Real Steel Honda’s Hayden Gillim was second, ahead of Attack’s Jake Gagne, Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Josh Herrin and Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki’s Sean Dylan Kelly.

 

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MotoAmerica: Scholtz Leads Friday Supersport Practice At VIR

Mathew Scholtz (1). Photo by Michael Gougis.

Precision Track Days brings you the results of this weekend’s events.

Revving Up the Track Day Experience with Precision Track Day!

We’re redefining your motorcycle track day experience! By showing an understanding that every rider has unique needs and deserves a meticulously crafted track day atmosphere. Join us at our next event, where every twist and turn is a chance to outdo yourself, supported by a team fiercely committed to your growth, safety, and passion for riding. Because track days should be more than just riding – they should be a holistic experience that fuels your love for the sport!

 

Strack Racing’s Mathew Scholtz topped Friday’s MotoAmerica Motovation Supersport practice at VIRginia International Raceway. Rahal Ducati Moto w/XPEL’s PJ Jacobsen was second, ahead of Strack Racing’s Blake Davis, Celtic/Economy Lube + Tire/Warhorse HSBK Ducati’s Cameron Petersen and Rahal’s Kayla Yaakov.

 

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