ROAD NEWS
NICOLO BULEGA GOES TO MOTOGP
Hardly a secret but all the paperwork is signed and‘ Nico’ is off to Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team for 2027, much to the pleasure of pretty much all of Italy. Bulega is one of the riders who went through the VR46 Riders Academy, so it was the dream team for him to join. He knows many of the team members already and has done some testing with the team as well as getting the call-up to do a couple of rounds this season. For the wailing critics about his dominance
NEW APRILIA LAMS
Sharp LAMS machinery at even sharper pricing sees Aprilia’ s RS 457 GP Relica hit our streets at $ 10,990 + ORC and it has full rideby-wire electronics, upgraded braking package and that fabulous 35kW sporty twin cylinder engine, not to mention the sexy Aprilia Racing MotoGP graphics. Alongside the GP Replica, the more subtle graphics adorn the base model and that is now $ 10,590 + ORC. If it is the naked Tuono you seek, look no further. The new Tuono 457 hits the floor at $ 9990 + ORC, giving you a lot of bike for not much money. Again, fly-by-wire and that sweet engine and a proven great handling ride..
78 KIWI RIDER in WSBK lately, his stepping up into MotoGP will settle their anxiety for a bit. It has always been a much debated thing, the revolving door between the classes and with some WSBK stars like Toprak struggling in MotoGP, it just adds to the game as different bikes seem to suit different riders at different times within their careers. Is it the bikes? Is it the electronics? Is it the tyres? Is it the level of competition? So looking forward to 2027. Still loving 2026..