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Mission One – Final Testing and Crated to IOM

By John Adamo 06/04/2009 1 Comment

The day of reckoning for the TTXGP entrants is almost upon us. In just a short matter of months we’ve seen a handful of dedicated teams take on the challenge of building a fully electrically powered superbike motorcycle fit for FIM sanctioned racing.

Not at an easy feat to say the least.

Now granted, there’s still the matter of 30+ mile course to be covered, and of course all the chaos and excitement of race day, but all of the entrants should be proud of the hard work, and sleepless nights we’re sure they have encountered on their way to the Isle of Man TT.

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Brammo Releases Electric Bike Specs, Adds Second Rider to TTXGP

By Jensen Beeler 06/02/2009 1 Comment

With the TTXGP only a handful of days away, and with many of the competitors already crating and shipping their race bikes to the Isle of Man, we are starting to see more press releases and updates. This one from Brammo, we are admittedly a little late to, but its important none-the-less.

At the IOM TTXGP, Brammo will be fielding, not one, but two Enertia TTR’s in the event. So far this would seem to be the only team that is fielding a 2-bike team. Cocky or Confident, time will be the judge. Brammo has also released specs and deminsions on its Enertia TTR, you can find them after the jump.

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First Day of the Isle of Man TT is Just Four Days Away

By Jensen Beeler 05/27/2009 2 Comments

With only a few more days until the Isle of Man TT officially kicks off, we can hardly contain ourselves for the pinnacle of road-racing in its truest form. Adding to the anticipation is the fact that for the first time, the TT will also feature electric prototype motorcycles, making the IOMTT the first series to embrace the carbon-neutral movement.

This coming Saturday will be the TT’s first day of practice, with the Senior TT and TTXGP races taking place on June 12th. A promotional video for the legendary race is after the jump. Enjoy.

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Valentino Rossi To Do an Exhibition Lap at the 2009 Isle of Man TT

By Jensen Beeler 04/29/2009 2 Comments

In what will be his first visit to the Isle of Man, six-time MotoGP world champion Valentino Rossi will do an exhibition lap at the start of this year’s IoM TT. Rossi will ride a 2009 Yamaha R1 alongside multi-time motorcycle GP racing world champion, Giacomo Agostini. Don’t expect any hot laps though. The pair will be parading around the course behind a safety car, and followed by a crew of as many as eight race marshals. A team of PR reps will be on hand to freak out in case Rossi crashes on the , and unable to compete in the following weekend’s GP race in Barcelona.

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Dainese to be the Official Safety Partner of the Isle of Man TT

By Jensen Beeler 04/21/2009 1 Comment

Dainese has announced the renewal of their partnership as the Official Safety Partner for the 2009 Isle of Man TT. Like last year, the partnership will include the first race of the Superbike TT to be renamed “The Isle of Man Dainese Superbike Race”.

The Isle of Man has long been regarded as one of the premiere races in motorcycling, as well as one of the most dangerous. Riders like Joey Dunlop have helped cement the iconic status of the time trial, while his death has also reinforced how dangerous the race still is. The TT races are extremely dangerous because of the high speeds on very narrow, twisting streets, roads and lanes flanked by stone walls and even buildings. Between 1907 and 2007 there have been 225 deaths during official practices or races on the Snaefell Mountain Course.

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Norton to Return to the Isle of Man TT for 2009

By Jensen Beeler 11/28/2008 No Comments

It was only a few months ago that Norton Motorcycles had the spark of life breathed back into it. A UK businesman named Stuart Garner bought the rights to the Norton brand, and set up a factory and officespace for the company near the famous Donington race track.

Rumors place Norton as currently developing a streetbike called the Commando for the 2009 model year. Likely as a part of that product launch, Norton has announced that they will be entering into the Isle of Man TT in 2009 as well with 20-year-old Michael Dunlop taking the helm. More on this and the NRV588 with pictures after the jump.

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