Monthly Archives: May 2011

Again, top of the podium

Posted on May 27, 2011 by roebbeling

But this time not in a race event. This time Shoei received two awards. The first is the “best brand” award from the German sportsbike magazine, “PS”, the second ist the “helmet of the year” award from WebBikeWorld.com for our Shoei Qwest model.

Posted in General | Comments Off

Ricky Dietrich looking for new challanges

Posted on May 16, 2011 by roebbeling

Ricky Dietrich at the Yamaha compound

Shoei rider Ricky Dietrich “working” at the Yamaha compound and explaining a bit about what going on. Good luck.

swfobject.embedSWF(“http://www.youtube.com/v/kNj2lGKxoBo&rel=0&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=0″, “vvq-217-youtube-1″, “480″, “389″, “10″, vvqexpressinstall, vvqflashvars, vvqparams, vvqattributes);

Posted in General | Comments Off

Marc showers with French limonade

Posted on May 16, 2011 by roebbeling

That´s the view of Marc´s competitors in Le Mans (Photo: Nico Schneider)
After a few unlucky races in a row, Marc Marquez pulled himself out of the gravel on proved his capabilities by winning his first Moto2 race. We hope Marc has played enough in the gravel for this season and continues to shower with champaign [...]

Posted in General, Racing - Onroad | Comments Off

This is you captain speaking…

Posted on May 12, 2011 by roebbeling

K-Dub taking a short-cut
We all know that Shoei rider Kevin Windham has a pilot license and likes to fly in his plane. But look at this video from the opening of the Las Vegas Supercross 2011. Seems, he is working on intercontinental flights on his bike. Not bad.

swfobject.embedSWF(“http://www.youtube.com/v/uc4jV9IUG8k&rel=0&fs=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=0″, “vvq-191-youtube-1″, “480″, “389″, “10″, vvqexpressinstall, vvqflashvars, vvqparams, [...]

Posted in General, Racing - Offroad | Comments Off

Great Shoei weekend

Posted on May 9, 2011 by roebbeling

Eugene Laverty (Photo: Niko Schneider)
Our Shoei Superbike rider Eugene Laverty was able to get his first podium in the first race at the WSBK meeting in Monza this weekend. And, almost unbelievable, he decided to climbed the top position, immediately.
He seems to have enjoyed being on the upper place on the podium, so he took [...]

Posted in General, Racing - Onroad | Comments Off

Something besides racing

Posted on May 5, 2011 by roebbeling

Erik Peters on his way (Photo: Erik Peters)
Erik Peters is riding his bike trough North America and is in Mexico right now. He is writing an awesome blog about his trip (Sadly just in German language). Very well written and with exceptional photos. We will cover his trip here from time to time. Just [...]

Posted in General, Touring, _German | Comments Off

Tomizawa memorial graphic

Posted on May 4, 2011 by roebbeling

Shoya Tomizawa memorial replica
On September the 5th, 2010, Shoya Tomizawa lost his life in an terrible accident. His humor and passion for racing was unique in the paddock. He will leave a big emptiness.
In honor of Shoya, Shoei is releasing the replica helmet of him as a limited edition. A part of the sales amount [...]

Posted in General, Racing - Onroad | Comments Off

Top of the podium for Ryuichi

Posted on May 4, 2011 by roebbeling

Ryuichi Kiyonari at Oulton Park
Shoei rider Ryhichi won race one at the BSB meeting in Oulton Park. Congratulations.
And the fun continues with the overall ranking. Shoei riders on the top three. Shane Byrne leading, Steward Easton on 2nd and Kiyonari on third. Good job.
 

Posted in General, Racing - Onroad | Comments Off

Sandro on podium

Posted on May 2, 2011 by roebbeling

Sandro racing to a great 2nd place in Estoril (Photo Niko Schneider)
Shoei 125cc rider Sandro Cortese is getting used to the podium this season. In Estoril he finished 2nd, after a great race. Next time we would like to see you one step higher on the podium.

Posted in General, Racing - Onroad | Comments Off