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Triumph Trophy 1200/SE 2012

18 April, 2020
3 cylinders (quite obviously), 1215 cc, 134 hp, 301 kg in weight and 2.20 meters in length: these are some of the key figures of new Triumph Trophy 1200, a new grand tourer with a pretty modern design that the…

WSBK Donington – Spies on Superpole

18 April, 2020
Ben Spies has set his eighth World Superbike pole position of the season at Donington Park this afternoon after doing a 1:29.846 to best Aprilia’s Max Biaggi’s 1:30.080.Spies timing was perfect because a light rain began to fall towards the…

1961 Manurhin vintage scooter

18 April, 2020
This beautiful scooter is a version of the DKW Hobby scooter built under licence by Manurhin, a French gun manufacturer. The company started building the Hobby back in 1956 under the name of the Manurhin MR75, known as the Concord…

An Austin GP? Talks denied

18 April, 2020
Last season Dorna renewed an only one year extension with the Indianapolis Motors Speedway with rumors saying that Indy would remain on the calendar for another season while the new F1 circuit in Austin, Texas is being built.During every Vrooom…

WSBK – Davide Tardozzi has to defend himself

18 April, 2020
Ducati Xerox team manager Davide Tardozzi has been getting a lot of flak from Italian Ducatisti fans (we’ve personally read them) since Sunday afternoon, when Noriyuki Haga lost the WSBK championship to Ben Spies by only six points.Many were angrily…

Francesco Totti and the handbrake accident: video

18 April, 2020
It’s just as well that Francesco Totti still has his old reflexes as the star Italian football player may otherwise have been run-over by a getaway Opel Meriva. On arriving at the “Golden Foot 2010″ event in Monte Carlo, the…

Aeolian islands: a destination for the wealthy

18 April, 2020
The Aeolian Islands off the coast of Sicily have always been a popular destination for the rich and famous, so it’s easy to spot luxury yachts anchored in the harbour or bump into some celebrities such as American actor Willem…

Italian wines from Liguria on show in La Spezia

18 April, 2020
“Liguria da bere” or “Drinking Liguria” is an fair of traditional products and wine from Liguria that will take place in La Spezia, south of the Cinque Terre, this weekend.Liguria is one of the more undervalued regions in Italy, though…

Vespa GTV "Siena" version

18 April, 2020
Here you can check out some shots of the Vespa GTV in its new “Siena” colouring. Sending us the photos is Franco from his interesting piegando.wordpress.com blog.

Maverick Vinales takes second Moto3 pole position at Catalunya

18 April, 2020
Maverick Vinales took his second consecutive pole position of the season in today’s Moto3 qualifying session at the Catalunya circuit. The Blusens Avintia Moto3 rider posted in a stunning 1:52.160 lap and shaved off another three tenths from this morning’s…

Moto2: Mattia Pasini to wildcard at Misano

18 April, 2020
After his acrimonious separation from Gianluca Montiron’s Moto2 JiR Racing team (they’re now talking throught their lawyers), Mattia Pasini was left without a ride, but the talented Italian has been working with the Italtrans S.T.R. team and after the Motorland…

Mini Cooper S diesel to get 143 hp?

18 April, 2020
According to reports, the Mini Cooper S diesel could have up to 143 hp. The sports diesel Mini should be equipped with the 1.6-litre engine which appears on both the Mini One D and the Cooper D in powersteps of…

Vitto Guareschi: We don't have a plan B if Valentino leaves

18 April, 2020
Vittoriano Guareschi and his brother Gianfranco ‘Guaro’ have been long time friends with Valentino Rossi, even before the former World Champion arrived in Ducati in 2011, but speaking as Ducati’s team manager to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Guareschi seems to…

FB Corse FB01 Team Launch- First Pic

18 April, 2020
After the John Hopkins saga, the postponement of the official team launch, the last minute hiring of Garry McCoy, FB Corse have finally presented their 3 cylinder bike, livery and all, that will be debuting in MotoGP this year and…

Troy Bayliss at Mugello with Ducati test team

18 April, 2020
After Sunday’s MotoGP race at Le Mans where Valentino Rossi finished 2nd, Ducati packed up everything and headed to Mugello for a three-day private test that will start today, with Ducati test rider Franco Battaini giving a shakedown to the…

Moto2 and Moto3 riders testing at Albacete

18 April, 2020
While MotoGP testing was garnering all the attention of the media, several Moto3 and Moto2 teams were at Albacete, Spain for a two-day private test and just like Valencia and Aragon, Albacete was also wet hampering yesterday’s (Wednesday) first day…

John Hopkins and his M4 Suzuki

18 April, 2020
After FB Corse’s last press release who placed the blame on John Hopkins management and sponsor for loosing the American rider, Hopkins has now officially confirmed that he will race the 2010 AMA Pro season with Team Hammer.Here’s the American…

Ralph Lauren vintage car collection exhibition in Paris

18 April, 2020
The Ralph Lauren car collection has some of the most gorgeous vintage cars we’ve seen in one place for a while, and if you’re in Europe you can admire the collection at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The…

Dani Pedrosa Pumps Repsol Gas

18 April, 2020
Four days after putting in a great performance in the`Spanish GP at the circuit of Jerez Dani Pedrosa, the Repsol rider, went to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for a promotional event organised by the Spanish multinational oil company. The…