Kawasaki's Dean Harrison was quickest in the opening qualifying session for the 2018 Classic TT. Monday's qualifying sessions were canceled due to mist.
One of the most exotic motorcycles Team Obsolete has in its collection - an Ex-Renzo Pasolini 1967 Benelli 350/4 - will once again make an appearance on the 37.73-mile Mountain Course on the Isle of Man.
IOM TT competitor James Cowton died following a multi-bike crash July 12, 2018, during the Southern 100 road race. He was the 29th rider to die on the Billown Circuit.
Records were smashed during the 2018 Isle of Man TT, including a 135+ lap record set by BMW's Peter Hickman. Sadly, two riders died during the '18 IOM TT.
During the 2018 Isle of Man TT Senior TT, Tyco BMW S 1000 RR pilot Peter Hickman claimed victory while setting a new outright lap record of 135.452mph.
In this week’s first segment, Senior Editor Nic de Sena tells all about the Aprilia RS 660 Trofeo. The fabled Italian racing marque has produced a track-only version of its excellent streetbike, and Nic gave it a good thrashing around Laguna Seca recently. Even if you’re not a track junkie, you’ll find this to be an interesting take on an already really good machine.
In the second segment, Associate Editor Teejay Adams chats with teen racing sensation Kayla Yaakov. Kayla made a name for herself in the smaller classes as she was growing up, but having just turned 16 a few weeks ago, she was able to move up a class and race 600 Supersport for Tytler’s Racing at the last Moto America race of this year. In case you’re thinking this may be hype—she finished on the podium in 3rd place, having started the race 13th on the grid. That’s a heck of an accomplishment for a first race in the most competitive class of them all. Teejay chats with Kayla about growing up and where it all started.
From all of us here at Motos & Friends… we hope you enjoy this episode!