An Australian guy, named Anthony, tests positive in a random drug test. That sounds like the beginning of an old joke, where the punch-line is ‘Anthony Gobert.’ But Ant West’s retroactive disqualification from the French Moto2 event (where the sample … Continued
These are the first photos of the road-legal version of the Vyrus 986 M2. Originally designed to compete in Moto2, the hub-center-steered bike fits a Honda CBR600RR motor in a prototype, omega-frame chassis. If that’s not weird enough, the rear … Continued
Just after the checkered flag was waved for Friday’s free practice at Phillip Island, Marc Marquez ran into the back of fellow Moto2 rider Ratthapark Wilairot at high speed. The FIM found Marquez’s riding to be of, “an irresponsible manner, … Continued
The futuristic Vyrus 986 M2 will see its first race outing this weekend at Jerez as part of the Spanish CEV championship. That series has seen a Moto2 class in-operation since 2010 and is a popular test bed for smaller … Continued
How do you mechanically distinguish a bike in a racing class limited by spec engines and a minimum weight limit? So far, every Moto2 bike has been a variation on a theme — conventional perimeter frames and telescopic forks that … Continued
According to an interview Motoblog.it conducted with Ascanio Rodorigo, the Vyrus 986 M2 will retail for €25,000 when it goes on sale in September. Additionally, there’ll be a trackday version sold sans engine — €16,950 — while the Moto2 race … Continued
This is the Vyrus 986 M2, it’s not only Ascanio Rodorigo’s take on an “aggressively priced,” Moto2 racer, but also a new hub-center steered road bike. This isn’t just a concept either, the first deliveries are scheduled for March. Motoblog.it … Continued