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		Das große MOTORRAD-Weihnachtspaket
		Die besten Artikel 2011 plus die schönsten Fotos als Wallpaper
		Motorrad-Mitarbeiter empfehlen: die zwölf schönsten Artikel 2011. Sie finden die Artikel hier als handliches PDF-Paket zum Download (komplett für zwei Euro, Abonennten kostenlos). Mit im Paket sind 24 tolle Fotos aus MOTORRAD 2011 als Bildschirmhintergrund (JPGs, verschiedene Größen) für Ihren Monitor. Das Paket ist 60 MB groß, der Download dauert also je nach Verbindung etwas. ... > weiter

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		Dinge, die ein Motorradfahrer wissen muss
		Das Wissens-Quiz für Biker
		Sie glauben alles zu wissen, was es zum Thema Motorrad zu wissen gibt? Dann stellen Sie Ihr Wissen in diesem kurzweiligen Quiz auf die Probe. ... > weiter

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		Fahrbericht: KTM 690 Duke
		Die legendäre Duke in der Neuauflage von 2012
		Einzylinder sind out? Die neue KTM 690 Duke will Zweifler überzeugen - mit mehr Leistung, serienmäßigem ABS und günstigerem Preis. ... > weiter

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		Fahrbericht: Norton Command 961
		Wiedergeburt: neues Serienbike von Norton
		Beim legendären britischen Motorradhersteller Norton wird endlich wieder ein Bike in Serie produziert: Die Commando 961 verbindet klassisches Styling und traditionelles Motorkonzept mit moderner Technik. MOTORRAD durfte zu einer ersten Ausfahrt starten, ihre Urahnin Commando 850 fuhr mit. ... > weiter

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		Top-Test: Husqvarna Nuda 900 / 900 R
		Das Zweizylinder-Funbike von Husqvarna
		Husqvarna serviert mit dem schlanken, kompakt gebauten Zweizylinder-Funbike Nuda 900 allerfeinste Kost für Kurven- und Kehren-Gourmets. Doch schmeckt das Festmahl auch jeden Tag? ... > weiter

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		Unterwegs: Indien
		Auf Royal Enfields durch Südindien
		Sie heißen Bumper, Speed Breaker oder Rumbler und sind in Südindien weit verbreitet. Die Asphaltbuckel lassen es rumpeln, doch so werden Raser zu Reisenden und Motorradfahrer zu Königen der Landstraße. Ein Bericht über eine Entschleunigung. ... > weiter

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		Produkttest: Alkoholfreies Pils und Weizenbier
		20 alkoholfreie Biersorten im Test
		Wer vor zehn, 15 Jahren im Kreise der Kumpels gepflegt ausgelacht werden wollte, bestellte ein alkoholfreies Bier. Das Zeug war meist untrinkbar und völlig zu Recht geächtet. Doch diese Zeiten sind vorbei. 20 aktuelle Alkfreie im Test. ... > weiter

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		Reportage: So produziert Triumph Motorräder
		Wo und wie entstehen die Zwei- und Dreizylinder?
		Das Jahr ist fast um. Vieles kam zu kurz, auch das Motorradfahren. Vier Kumpels aus dem Ruhrpott wollen noch einmal Sonne spüren, Freiheit schnuppern und in spektakulärer Landschaft kleine Straßen fressen. ... > weiter

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		Videos: PS testet die Honda CBR 1000 RR 2012
		Die neue Fireblade
		Die neue Honda CBR 100 RR Fireblade ist in der langen Tradition der Honda-Superbikes der nächste logische Schritt. PS testete die neue Fireblade zusammen mit dem Vorjahresmodell auf Herz und Nieren. ... > weiter

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After a tough season in which he lost out on the Superbike crown he had won the previous year, thanks also to an injury to his left foot in Germany, Max Biaggi is preparing to fight for his second WSBK title in 2012. The Italian will once again be racing on a factory Aprilia, thus continuing his partnership with the Noale-based manufacturer, but this time he will have to do so with a totally new race crew.

His long-standing crew chief Giovanni Sandi, Francesco Guidotti, Aprilia's SBK team manager until 2011, together with a number of mechanics, have gone in a different direction for next year and for this reason Biaggi found himself in the position of having to put together another squad in record time. The choice has fallen on Aligi Deganello - Marco Simoncelli's former crew chief - and three more mechanics from Aprilia's racing team. Biaggi spoke about the past, present and future to WorldSBK.com in the following interview.

You are the most successful Aprilia rider of all time with 4 world titles (3 in 250 cc and 1 in SBK) with 36 wins and 32 poles. Where do you find the stimulus to improve?

"It's an honour for me to have been able to do all this and it's also sentimental ties with the Noale company and all its technical staff. Now things get more difficult as I have to win again, but I'm really motivated for 2012! I'm working hard to improve again and I feel that I can succeed".

You have had three seasons with the Aprilia SBK team. How do you feel about helping them to become world champion in Superbike, something they'd never been able to do before?

"I'm very pleased to have contributed to this fantastic result! The ‘first times' are always special and you never forget them, like my first 250 cc title in 1994 with Aprilia. I also remember 2009 when they called me to develop and race with Aprilia, the RSV was totally new and there was a lot of enthusiasm. We never expected to win the world title in just two years."

The same bike next year but you'll have a a completely new team, a sort of revolution for you. How did you and Aprilia arrive at this decision?

"In fact I am the one who has had to suffer this change. Nothing depended on me and unfortunately I'm paying the consequences. Everyone can imagine how tough it is to start a new world championship season with just a couple of months to organize everything and with a totally new team. Let's hope for the best!"

Who are the new arrivals? Are they going to make much difference to your plans?

"Together with Aprilia I've decided to take on Aligi (Deganello) who will be my new crew chief. I feel good about the decision both on the human and technical side of things. We'll have to see how the races go to have an overall view but just let us get down to work. There are also three more people who have worked in Aprilia. I'm feeling confident about everything."

How are you spending your winter break?

"Actually I've been involved mentally and on a practical level to get the team set up. Now that we've done the most important part I hope I can have a more relaxed Christmas, because the loss of my old team was quite a sufferance to me. No hard feelings, I have a great feeling with all of them, so I'd like to wish them all the best for their new adventure."

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After a tough season in which he lost out on the Superbike crown he had won the previous year, thanks also to an injury to his left foot in Germany, Max Biaggi is preparing to fight for his second WSBK title in 2012. The Italian will once again be racing on a factory Aprilia, thus continuing his partnership with the Noale-based manufacturer, but this time he will have to do so with a totally new race crew.

His long-standing crew chief Giovanni Sandi, Francesco Guidotti, Aprilia's SBK team manager until 2011, together with a number of mechanics, have gone in a different direction for next year and for this reason Biaggi found himself in the position of having to put together another squad in record time. The choice has fallen on Aligi Deganello - Marco Simoncelli's former crew chief - and three more mechanics from Aprilia's racing team. Biaggi spoke about the past, present and future to WorldSBK.com in the following interview.

You are the most successful Aprilia rider of all time with 4 world titles (3 in 250 cc and 1 in SBK) with 36 wins and 32 poles. Where do you find the stimulus to improve?

"It's an honour for me to have been able to do all this and it's also sentimental ties with the Noale company and all its technical staff. Now things get more difficult as I have to win again, but I'm really motivated for 2012! I'm working hard to improve again and I feel that I can succeed".

You have had three seasons with the Aprilia SBK team. How do you feel about helping them to become world champion in Superbike, something they'd never been able to do before?

"I'm very pleased to have contributed to this fantastic result! The ‘first times' are always special and you never forget them, like my first 250 cc title in 1994 with Aprilia. I also remember 2009 when they called me to develop and race with Aprilia, the RSV was totally new and there was a lot of enthusiasm. We never expected to win the world title in just two years."

The same bike next year but you'll have a a completely new team, a sort of revolution for you. How did you and Aprilia arrive at this decision?

"In fact I am the one who has had to suffer this change. Nothing depended on me and unfortunately I'm paying the consequences. Everyone can imagine how tough it is to start a new world championship season with just a couple of months to organize everything and with a totally new team. Let's hope for the best!"

Who are the new arrivals? Are they going to make much difference to your plans?

"Together with Aprilia I've decided to take on Aligi (Deganello) who will be my new crew chief. I feel good about the decision both on the human and technical side of things. We'll have to see how the races go to have an overall view but just let us get down to work. There are also three more people who have worked in Aprilia. I'm feeling confident about everything."

How are you spending your winter break?

"Actually I've been involved mentally and on a practical level to get the team set up. Now that we've done the lost important part I hope I can have a more relaxed Christmas, because the loss of my old team was quite a sufferance to me. No hard feelings, I have a great feeling with all of them, so I'd like to wish them all the best for their new adventure."

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Eine Non-Profit-Organisation im Andenken an den verstorbenen MotoGP-Star Marco Simoncelli ist durch die Mühen seiner Familie und Freunde nun Realität geworden.

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As of Friday 23 December the official WorldSBK.com website will be closing down for the festive season break but it will be back online at the start of the new year with all the news you need to keep up with the latest developments in the championships.

With a strong line-up of riders and teams already committed to 2012, the new season is already shaping up well, and the entry-list is looking good in both the World Superbike and World Supersport categories.

The new season will begin in earnest with the official test at Phillip Island in Australia on 20-21 February, and the first race takes place at the same Australian venue on Sunday 26.

On December 28 the website will undergo a revamp with the introduction of new logos, backgrounds and chromatic elements to bring it in line with the 2012 championship identity, so join us again soon for another passionate season of Pure Motorsport!

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As of Friday 23 December the official WorldSBK.com website will be closing down for the festive season break but it will be back online at the start of the new year with all the news you need to keep up with the latest developments in the championships.

With a strong line-up of riders and teams already committed to 2012, the new season is already shaping up well, and the entry-list is looking good in both the World Superbike and World Supersport categories.

The new season will begin in earnest with the official test at Phillip Island in Australia on 20-21 February, and the first race takes place at the same Australian venue on Sunday 26.

On December 28 the website will undergo a revamp with the introduction of new logos, backgrounds and chromatic elements to bring it in line with the 2012 championship identity, so join us again soon for another passionate season of Pure Motorsport!

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		Superbike-WM: Checa war fast schon BMW-Fahrer
		Melandri ortet enormes Potenzial
		Vor Marco Melandri hatte schon fast Carlos Checa bei BMW unterschrieben, er änderte erst sehr kurzfristig seine Meinung und blieb bei Althea. ... > weiter

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Der Circuito de Jerez wird nach einer Einigung auch 2012 wieder Gastgeber des bwin Grand Prix von Spanien sein. Außerdem wird noch darüber verhandelt, dass das Ereignis weitere vier Jahre im MotoGP Kalender steht, wie es von allen beteiligten Unternehmen der Wunsch ist.

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		MotoGP: Rossi zur Rückkehr an die Spitze bereit
		Kann nur besser werden
		Valentino Rossi ist überzeugt, dass er im kommenden Jahr auf der Ducati besser abschneiden und seine Fans mit Podestplätzen beglücken kann. ... > weiter

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		Test: Wunderlich-BMW S 1000 RR
		Racebike: Wunderlich-BMW S 1000 RR
		Die Firma Wunderlich feierte dieses Jahr ihren ersten Aufschlag beim PS-Tuner-GP. Vorher war nur klar: Der BMW-Zubehöranbieter rollt eine S 1000 RR an den Start. Aber nur Extras dranschrauben ist nicht. ... > weiter

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Nicky Haydens Winterurlaub wurde am Dienstag, den 27. Dezember jäh unterbrochen, als er sich beim Training in der Nähe seiner Heimat in Owensboro, Kentucky sein linkes Schulterblatt und zwei Rippen brach.

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		Motorrad-Rennstreckentraining: PS-Racecamp 2012
		Mit PS auf die Rennstrecke
		Das PS-Racecamp ist für alle sportlichen Motorradfahrer konzipiert, die ihr Können nicht auf der Straße, sondern auf der Rennstrecke ausleben wollen. Freies Fahren in verschiedenen Leistungsgruppen ist der Inhalt der Camps. ... > weiter

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		Erlkönig gesichtet: BMW R 1250 GS LC
		BMWs neuen Wasser-Boxer auf Testfahrt erwischt
		Um sich vor den Blicken der Öffentlichkeit weiter zu verbergen, zogen sich die BMW-Tester mit der kaum noch getarnten und brandneuen R 1250 GS LC auf die Kanareninsel Teneriffa zurück. Ohne Erfolg, wie die neuen Erlkönig-Fotos beweisen. ... > weiter

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		Inhaltsverzeichnis: Verzeichnisse1950 bis 2011
		Neu: MOTORRAD-Jahresinhalt 2011
		Sie können jetzt nicht nur das Jahresinhaltsverzeichnis 2011 lesen, sondern auch in den Jahresinhalten aus über 60 Jahren schmökern. MOTORRAD hat die Jahresinhaltsverzeichnisse der... ... > weiter

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		Dakar 2012: Francisco Lopez triumphiert zum Auftakt
		Aprilia holt ersten Tagessieg 2012
		Der Auftaktsieg bei der Dakar 2012 in der Kategorie Motorrad ging an die Mannschaft von Aprilia. Francisco Lopez siegte vor Marc Coma und Xavier Pizzolito. ... > weiter

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The Althea Racing team is proud to confirm that it has renewed its agreement with key sponsor Unibat for the upcoming 2012 World Superbike season. Unibat has been producing high performance batteries for cars, motorcycles and heavy duty vehicles for over fifteen years and is a leader in its field across European markets. The company is the official supplier to many prestigious firms in Italy and abroad.

A main sponsor of Althea's Superbike outfit in 2010 and 2011, Unibat's continued support is of great importance to the team. Unibat has played a significant part in the successes that culminated in the 2011 World Superbike title for Althea Racing and rider Carlos Checa. The relationship between the two Italian companies has thus proved extremely fruitful and both parties are enthusiastic about working together again in 2012.

Antonio Annoscia, CEO of Unibat, is very happy to continue the relationship, stating that, "Having seen team Althea's ambitious plans for the 2012 Superbike season, we have decided to renew our contract as main sponsor of Althea Racing for another year. We believe in this team, made up of individuals who work well together on both technical and organizational levels. We're certain that our efforts will help consolidate Unibat's position as leader among motorcycle battery manufacturers across the globe."

Genesio Bevilacqua, General Manager of Althea Racing, is grateful to Unibat for its continued support and confirmed: "We are delighted to have come to an agreement with Unibat for a third consecutive season. With an extremely successful 2011 season already behind us, we look forward to working with Unibat in 2012 as we strive to consolidate this year's performance. Unibat has been one of our most loyal supporters over the last two years and we are therefore very pleased that our relationship will continue into the coming season."

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		Vergleichstest: Power Bikes 2011
		Ducati Diavel, Suzuki B-King und Yamaha Vmax
		Großer Auftritt, mächtige Soundwellen, Druck aus allen Lagen. Die Muskelberge von Ducati, Suzuki und Yamaha reizen die PS-Gemüter. Schließlich ist das manifestierte Unvernunft. Attacke! ... > weiter

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