The Yamaha YZ450F and Yamaha YZ250F from the Monster Energy Motocross 2010 team have been revealed, showing the bikes and the livery that riders David Philippaerts, Gautier Paulin, Ken De Dycker, Loic Larrieu and Alessandro Lupino will use. The team has a couple of successful riders with 2008 world champion Philippaerts and 19-year-old Paulin last year gaining third in MX-2.

There is also the fortunate acquisition of Ken De Dycker in his first appearance for Yamaha in MX-1 after last year’s hard fought season, and Larrieu will hope to complete a good year after injuries last season. The Motocross season official kicks off at Sevlievo in Bulgaria in two months’ time, and the new Yamahas are looking awfully good in that livery.

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If you wanted to see the work that goes into your motorcycle gear, you should check out these interesting videos from AXO on the manufacturing process of a pair of motocross boots and a leather suit. The first video shows a professional, AXO MX boot in the making, while the second, after the jump, shows a leather suit being made. After seeing these videos, I’ll never complain about the cost of things again!

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This is for you youngsters out there. Pure vintage from the 1988 Belgium GP at Namur, when Swedish motocross racer Hakan ‘Carla’ Carlqvist had such a big advantage over the other riders that he had time to stop for a beer before crossing the finish line.

This was Carlqvist’s last race before retiring from the international motocross scene and was one of the coolest things ever seen.

Source | motosprint

Continue reading: Memory Lane 1988: Hakan Carlqvist Stops for a Beer

It isn’t always easy being a women who wants to ride motorcycles, even in open minded countries women on a motorcycles get the once over, but what happens if the country you live in prohibits you by law from obtaining a motorcyle licence or being allowed on the country’s main track only because you are female?

You turn to motocross and become that country’s first woman MX2 champion and that’s what 20 year old Nora Naraghi from Iran did.

On the last day of October, Nora and eight other women including her mother, Shahrzad Nazifi, competed in Iran’s only motocross race in the MX2 category, set up by Xanyar motorbike club. She beat her mother, who was stiff competition.

Nora’s mother, who is 38 years old and has biked for 22 years, said: “Of course she is younger and has more potential; she is also more technical than me and that is why she won.”

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KTM has produced two replica versions to celebrate its 2009 motocross victory in MX2 and a second place finish in MX1. The first is the SX-F 250 with Marvin Musquin competition livery. It will be produced in a limited run of 200 units.

The other limited edition is the SX-F 450 dedicated to Max Nagl from MX1, to be made in just 100 units. Compared to the standard versions, the new models have a few additional racing elements with Akrapovic exhaust, PHDS kit (Progressive Handlebar Damping System), and of course the essential orange touch to various components.

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Valentino Rossi’s motocross event to raise funds for children with leukemia has an official name now it’s called Motocross dei Campioni, 30 anni dopo (Motocross of Champions, 30 years later).

The event takes place on November 15th and is now a virtual who’s who of motorcycle racers with the partecipation of several World Champions from the past and present.

The entry fee is only 15 euros, so if you’re here in Italy for the EICMA show or other business, why not stay another day or two and take in the event.

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We’ve already told you that Valentino Rossi is organizing a motocross charity event at the Cavallara track at Mondovia for children with leukemia, now Rossi has personally announced the names of other riders that have decided to make the event an even bigger success. Besides Marco Simoncelli, Andrea Dovizioso and Marco Melandri, the legendary Kevin Schwantz has accepted along with Mattia Pasini, Jonathan Rea, Loris Capirossi, Michel Fabrizio, Raffaele DeRosa, Roberto Locatelli (injury permitting), Alex DeAngelis and others.

Here’s Valentino’s video inviting everyone to come see the event and he even gives you directions on how to get to the track.

There’s also going to be another charity motocross event by riders to raise funds for a 17 year old Italian motocross rider Luca Pellegrini who was seriously injured last August during a practice session, that will see other big name racing and motocross stars get together to raise money for Luca’s medical bills.

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If you’re going to be in Italy around the Pesaro area the 15th of November, why not take in a star studded motocross race at the Cavallara track?

Valentino Rossi is organizing this special motocross race as a fund raising event for children with leukemia, a repeat of the same race that was organized by Rossi’s dad, Graziano back in 1979, the year Valentino was born.

The super star rider has invited numerous MotoGP, World Superbike and Motocross riders to take part and so far we know that Marco Melandri, Andrea Dovizioso and Marco Simoncelli have accepted the invitation, but they’ll be other big named riders.

It’ll be a great chance to see up close how these riders that usually are so fast on a race track, fare on motocross bikes on a dirt track. Most MotoGP riders include motocrossing as part of their personal training.

The Cavallara track is FMI and UISP homologated and located at Mondavio in the province of Pesaro and Urbino, 30 km from the town of Pesaro and you can even do a little sightseeing and take in the beautiful medieval castle built in 1482.

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You’ve got to admit that Yamaha Motors USA have an excellent PR department, because this video is along the line of Yamaha’s MotoGP A Day in the Office video, but this one is on all the strange rumors surrounding the new 2010 Yamaha YZ450F that will be officially unveiled on September 8th.

Watch this year’s FIM World Supercross Champion James Stewart squash all the rumors, with cameo appearances by Yamaha’s MotoGP riders Jorge Lorenzo, Valentino Rossi, Colin Edwards and James Toseland.

Source | yamahamotor

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The Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour final will take place at the Battersea Power Station in London on August 22nd. The spectacular location has been renovated to host the event and 12 of the best Motocross Freestyle riders will participate, with 17,000 spectators anticipated to attend.

Red Bull reports:

A surge of energy will bring Battersea Power Station to life on 22 August 2009 as the dramatic setting is transformed to play host to the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour finale.

Red Bull X-Fighters Recharges Battersea Power Station

A surge of energy will bring Battersea Power Station to life on 22 August 2009 as the dramatic setting is transformed to play host to the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour finale. Twelve of the world’s best Freestyle Motocross (FMX) riders will descend on the British capital to thrill a 17,000-strong crowd as they perform gravity-defying tricks to battle it out for the world title in front of the famous white chimneys.

A double first: not only is it the first time Red Bull X-Fighters has touched down in the UK, it’s also the first time that both the inside and outside of Battersea Power Station will be used as part of the set to entertain the general public.

Red Bull X-Fighters is a high-energy spectacle in which riders on motorbikes combine power, skill, showmanship and bravery to excite fans. The World Tour has garnered a huge international following since its conception in 2001 with jumps and tricks getting harder, higher and longer every year – often reaching heights of 40 feet.

In 2008, 170,000 spectators saw the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour climb to new heights with spectacular contests in the bull fighting arenas of Mexico City and Madrid, the stone quarry of Wuppertal in Germany, the Sambadrome parade ground in Rio de Janeiro, a rodeo arena in Texas and a gigantic historic stadium in Warsaw – which was brought back to life for a day before it was then taken down by the wrecking ball.

The 2009 calendar is no less impressive and before making its debut in London, the series will have already touched down in Mexico City (Mexico), Calgary (Canada), Fort Worth (Texas, USA) and Madrid (Spain).

Sally Chatterjee, Interim Chief Executive, Visit London says: “Red Bull has a history of creating innovative and highly entertaining events that make the most of London’s unique landscape. As such I’m delighted Red Bull X-Fighters has chosen the iconic Battersea Power Station to host the final of its World Tour. The Power Station is a spectacular urban venue and will serve as an incredible backdrop for thousands of people to enjoy such a dynamic show.”

Tickets will be on sale from 1st June and range between £20-45, for more information visit www.redbullxfighters.com and for information on accommodation, restaurants and other activities for a London stay, visit event partner www.visitlondon.com

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The 2010 YZ250F appears in this full gallery and video to give you a look at the new bike. The chassis has been completely redesigned, now featuring a bilateral beam frame and new riding position. The aim has been to get the rider further to the front of the bike, for better cornering and overall handling.

There have been a few engine changes too, including a new valve train, carburettor and exhaust all making for a more powerful and lighter bike. Check out all the images and specs below, with some of the main features highlighted.

Yamaha YZ250F 2010

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In these two videos we can see Marco Melandri in his motocross training regime, and indulging in an added passion of go-karting with his friends. While Noriyuki Haga prefers to work out in the bedroom, Melandri has a more conventional fitness routine. The go-karting video is after the jump, with the advice before they guys set off of “don’t brake”.

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