Valentino Rossi has again tested for Ferrari at Mugello, lapping 1.5 seconds off the pace.

Ducati have announced the 1198S, which is an uprated version of the standard model, with the focus being on less weight and better suspension components

Ducati have honoured their most successful champion to date - Troy Bayliss, with a limited edition Troy Bayliss 1098R Replica.

Ducati have upped the capacity of the existing 1098 model to 1198cc, which is the same as the existing 1098R.

Yamaha Japan have confirmed that the 2009 R1 will have a 'big bang' motor. Although Yamaha do not refer to the motor as a 'big bang' motor, the term has been used in MOTO GP, to describe the firing order in Rossi's M1

Sticking to the two year model cycle Kawasaki have unveiled the 2009 MY ZX-6R. The new bike is claimed to be leaner, meaner, faster, quicker and even greener than the outgoing model.

BMW has announced the new 2009 S1000RR WSB contender. The new superbike will be ridden by Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus.