Category: Superbikes

1. ASTRA OTOPARTS & GRESINI MOTOGP EXTEND COLLABORATION UNTIL 2027

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 12th Jun 2025

   Astra Otoparts and Gresini Racing have announced a new multi-year partnership extension that will see the two parties continue their successful collaboration until the end of the 2027 season.  As the largest automotive component manufacturing and trading group in Indonesia, Astra Otoparts once again places its trust in the Gresini MotoGP project, reaffirming its commitment to support the team and riders Alex Marquez, a consistent podium contender in MotoGp, and Fermin Aldeguer, an exciting new young talent from Moto2, as they pursue continued success in the premier class. Aspira, one of Astra Otoparts’ top brands, will remain a prominent feature across all key visual elements of the Team Gresini MotoGP setup: from the bikes to the riders’ leathers, team uniforms, pit-box panels, team trucks, and MotoGP hospitality areas. Astra Otoparts continues to play a crucial role in strengthening collaboration between Gresini Racing and Indonesia — a country that has become a second home for the Faenza-based team.

    

   MARTOGI SIAHAAN – DIRECTOR of ASTRA OTOPARTS  "Our journey began in the Moto2 championship and has steadily progressed into the premier class of MotoGP. This long-standing partnership reflects both our loyalty and our commitment to supporting Gresini in achieving excellence at the highest level of motorcycle racing. As a proud Indonesian brand, we are honored to continue this partnership through 2027 with Aspira, and to showcase our spirit on the world stage." CARLO MERLINI – COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR of GRESINI RACING “I’m truly pleased to announce that our long-lasting partnership with Astra Otoparts has been extended to 2027.  Fifteen years together is definitely a time span that tells more than the mere reciprocal achievement of the goals, it goes beyond and certifies a relationship that is funded on trust and shared values. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Astra Otoparts team for their continued trust and collaboration. Now let’s keep enjoying together this 2025 season that seems to have started off on the right foot.”

    

    

2. GRESINI IN FLIGHT MODE AT ARAGON WITH DOUBLE SPRINT PODIUM

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 8th Jun 2025

   ALEX MARQUEZ #73
   “Marc’s start was a bad one, but not as bad as I’d hoped. I tried to push, but when I saw him behind me, I realised that the smartest thing to do was to settle for second place. On a racetrack where your main rival is so dominant, we need to have a clever approach to racing. We’ll obviously try to defeat him tomorrow, but at the moment he’s got one and a half gears on us. We celebrate another podium and don’t give anything for granted; great job also by Fermin, who keeps growing.”
   
   FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
   “We did take a gamble with the tyre choice, but it wasn’t luck. We worked on it, and it was a carefully thought decision. It was a risk worth taking in the Sprint race also to gather some data ahead of tomorrow. We got a great start which will be hard to replicate tomorrow, but we have all it takes to do well tomorrow”.

    

    

3. D3O ambassador Michael Dunlop claims 2025 Superbike TT podium

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 3rd Jun 2025

   The 2025 RST x D3O Superbike TT Race delivered all the excitement that the Mountain Course is known for – with Michael Dunlop finishing on the podium in second place, trusting D3O impact protection in his Furygan suit. The TT legend was quick from the flag drop, registering as 197.55mph through the Sulby speed trap on the opening lap, but found himself losing time to Davey Todd. This gap reduced to 1.585 seconds in the pit stop at the end of lap 2, before reducing further as Dunlop pushed on in the second half of the 4-lap race, setting the fastest lap of the race on the final lap. Unfortunately, the Northern Irishman found it hard to get his flow back after making his way past Dean Harrison on the road, but was able to end the RST x D3O Superbike TT Race in second place. In addition, there were three riders who finished inside of the top-ten that have taken advantage of the new partnership between RST and D3O – showcasing the cooperation between two of motorcycle safety’s most forward-thinking brands at one of the world’s most iconic motorcycle events. Nathan Harrison, who set his first official 132mph lap during the race, finished in fourth place, with David Johnson in fifth and Paul Jordan in tenth. Ahead of the riders tackling the 37.75-mile-long Mountain Course, D3O and RST hosted an event for riders and media yesterday at the RST race truck at the TT Grandstand. Hosted by special guests Grace Webb and Lee Johnston, attendees were able to get up close and personal with the new limited edition RST TT suit with integrated D3O armour and take part in hands-on product demonstrations from D3O. Mostyn Thomas, CMO of D3O “Congratulations to Michael on his 45th podium. We are glad he didn’t need us and yet again he has shown, what it means to us to Give It Orange.” The partnership with RST, that was officially announced last week, will see D3O armour integrated into all RST-sponsored rider suits, as well as race suits available for public purchase and the full product line in the upcoming RST 2026 collection. TT fans will also be able to benefit from the year of development in collaboration with RST’s elite factory riders, with a limited-edition RST x TT race suit equipped with D3O armour that is available to pre-order at the Isle of Man TT. The full RST range with integrated D3O will be available online and in stores November 2025 as part of the 2026 collection.

4. Nolan X-804 at the 2025 Isle of Man TT

   Posted on 10:00am Thursday 29th May 2025

   Dom Herbertson, Paul Jordan, Andrea Majola, Stefano Bonetti, Erno Kostamo and Patrick Hoff are the protagonists of an incredible new adventure on the Isle of Man, which will see them wearing the top-of-the-range Nolan X-804.

   There is one race that is like no other. A legendary event that defies time, courage and every conventional idea of motorcycling. It's the Tourist Trophy, run every year on the Isle of Man: a sacred place for those who live motorcycling as a pure spirit of freedom, speed and tradition. And it is here that Nolan has chosen to renew, in an authentic and coherent way with its strategy, its deep connection with the world of racing.

   In the 2025 edition, which kicks off this week and will run until June 7th, six exceptional riders, including the two new entries Dom Herbertson and Paul Jordan, will take to the track wearing X-804, the top of the Speeding range by Nolan, a symbol of craftsmanship excellence and racing vision.

   TOURIST TROPHY AND NOLAN: A NATURAL FIT

   The Tourist Trophy, run on the 61-km / 37-mile Snaefell Mountain Course, is not just a race: it is a ritual. A stage where the connection with the road is real, rough, visceral. In this context, Nolan finds a connection with the public and with the values of motorcycling: passion, courage, tradition, and authenticity.

   At the Isle of Man it is not just speed that makes the difference. It is the ability to deal with an unpredictable track, where sun and rain, light and shade can alternate in the time of a bend, where the rider rides between breathtaking straights and winding sections where every millimetre of control is essential. In this context, the X-804 not only confirms itself as an accessory capable of guaranteeing maximum protection and performance, but it becomes a true ally for experiencing two weeks at full speed, thanks to the combination of technology, aerodynamic research, quality materials and comfort.

   THE NEW ENTRIES OF THE NOLAN TEAM: TWO RIDERS, ONE SPIRIT

   Dom Herbertson, a well-known face of the TT paddock, is one of those riders who combines pure talent with an unwavering passion for road racing. Authentic, determined, and charismatic: he is an ideal ambassador of the Nolan spirit.

   Next to him, Paul Jordan, a young promise of the road racing scene, already protagonist of excellent performances in previous editions and winner of a recent North West 200 supersport race. brings freshness, technique and a modern vision of competition. The two riders have established a great feeling from the beginning.

   Dom comments: "Since I was a child, I have only ever wanted to race motorbikes. I love the Tourist Trophy. When you get to the start line, it is very exciting - you concentrate, you're quiet with your heart starting to pump wildly and you think about what's in store for you."

   "The course is long, and its best part is Bray Hill, a steep downhill section. Your heart stops, the bike crushes, bangs, the shock absorbers are at full throttle so much that the kerb is worn by the bike’s fairings, it's a crazy feeling. Every year I change helmet graphics and this year for my Nolan X-804 I chose the image of the Cheshire Cat, because everyone goes to him and asks for advice on what to do and how to do it. I hope he can guide me to a victory."

   "The TT is a challenge to yourself. It's the best two weeks of your life, to be lived on the limit. You can't run to the Mountain saying you're not afraid, that's nonsense. You must be afraid, to beat your fear," says Paul.

   "Racing a motorbike down those roads is like a bet, a roll of the dice. You know you are experiencing something incredible. The most exciting part for me is coming out of Ramsay, it's a really magic, uphill and scenic section. I can't wait to ride my Nolan X-804. Its graphics echo the ones I used when I raced in the British Championship. Back then my teammate painted helmets and drew a pink star on the side. Over time I have remained faithful to that graphic, but I wanted something to distinguish myself, so for the colour of the helmet I chose the yellow."

   Nolan races for passion. And at the Isle of Man TT Races 2025, it will do so alongside those who have made racing a life choice.

   The Nolan story, news and initiatives are told by the company through the official social channels Instagram and Facebook – tag @nolangroup - #EmbraceTomorrow #RedefineYourElengance

    

    

    

    

    

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5. CRAZY WEEKEND AT SILVERSTONE: TOP 5 FOR ALEX, A NINTH PLACE FOR FERMIN

   Posted on 5:00pm Sunday 25th May 2025

   ALEX MARQUEZ #73
   “Having won in Jerez, this ‘non victory’ hurts less, but it’s clear that we missed a great opportunity. We had a great start but maybe I overdid it and crashed. The red flag helped me, although maybe it helped Marc more. We’re leaving Silverstone with two points less, but with confidence after a good – yet defensive – race.”
   
   FERMIN ALDEGUER #54
   “Unfortunately I made a mistake today as well. It’s a shame because we had a good rhythm and we could have stayed with the front group. The wind was hard to manage, even though the minimum goal of a top ten was achieved. I’m not happy, but there are Sundays in which points and experience are needed.”