DARK SECRETS: 34 | Vintage Vibes

Polesitter Quartararo “can’t be optimistic” for British GP after sprint collapse

British Grand Prix poleman Fabio Quartararo believes he “cannot be optimistic” for Sunday’s race after top Ducati riders blasted past his Yamaha as he fell to seventh in the Saturday sprint.

Autosport · May 25, 2025

Fabio Quartararo “can’t be optimistic” for British GP after sprint collapse

British Grand Prix poleman Fabio Quartararo believes he “cannot be optimistic” for Sunday’s race after top Ducati riders blasted past his Yamaha as he fell to seventh in the Saturday sprint.

Motorsport · May 25, 2025

MotoGP British GP: Quartararo seals pole hat-trick, Bagnaia pushes Marc Marquez to row two

Fabio Quartararo took his third straight pole position in MotoGP on Saturday, breaking the Silverstone track record in the process at the British Grand Prix.

Autosport · May 24, 2025

Quartararo questions consistency after clash with Le Mans MotoGP marshals

Fabio Quartararo has called for more consistency and better alignment with regard to push-starting MotoGP bikes following his clash with marshals at the recent French Grand Prix.

Autosport · May 22, 2025

You’re Going To See Yamaha's New V4 Engine in MotoGP Sooner Than You Think

The Blu Crew MotoGP fans have had a lot to cheer about these past few rounds, including two pole positions courtesy of Fabio Quartararo. But claiming pole position and keeping it throughout the race are two different things when you're riding an inline-4 motorcycle versus a grid of V4s. Quartararo…

RideApart · May 20, 2025

Yamaha’s Bikes Now Get a 10-Year Warranty, But Only In India

Warranty. It’s a many-splendored thing. In a way, it’s the manufacturer telling you, “Hey, we got your back.” And that promise? It matters. Especially when the going gets tough. Whether it’s a busted sensor, a faulty injector, or just your daily grind through unpredictable weather and gnarly road conditions. As…

RideApart · May 19, 2025

How Rowland delivered on Nissan’s home turf to mark himself as Formula E champion in waiting

The second Tokyo E-Prix of the weekend was a masterclass in poise and patience from runaway championship leader Oliver Rowland, who delivered Nissan a fairytale home win on a hot and humid day, shorn of any of the rain of Saturday.

Autosport · May 18, 2025

My 5 best headphones from the High End Munich 2025 audio show

I can dig these cans

TechRadar · May 17, 2025

The Yamaha Tracer 7 Is the Dream Sport-Tourer We Can’t Have

There’s something undeniably magical about Yamaha’s CP2 engine. I’ve been a fan from the start. I’ve owned not one, not two, but three MT-07s over the years—and to this day, I’m still not entirely sure why. Maybe it’s the engine’s torquey, eager personality, or the way the whole platform strikes…

RideApart · May 14, 2025

What If Your Fat Tire E-Bike Could Be Your Fat Tire E-Moped Instead?

The popularity of e-bikes just keeps on rising, if you can afford them. That's becoming a bigger 'if' than it was before, in the wake of tariff uncertainty, but it still remains true both inside and outside of the US.

RideApart · May 14, 2025