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Marco Melandri's win and podiums go to his head

16 April, 2020
Ever since Saturday’s Superpole face-off with Max Biaggi, his first WSBK race win and two podiums, Marco Melandri has become the rider of the moment, and a very talkative one at that.The Italian has always had a certain proclivity at…

Italian love songs: Samuele Bersani's "Spaccacuore", English lyrics

16 April, 2020
This song was originally written and performed by Samuele Bersani, and was then also made famous by Laura Pausini. Another melancholy love tune, see below for the English translation of the lyrics.“Spaccacuore” by Samuele Bersani.Ecco un altro dei miei limiti.Io…

Roberto Locatelli Retires from Racing

16 April, 2020
Roberto Locatelli, also known as the “Loca” has announced that he has decided to retire after 20 years of racing and 16 seasons in the Grand Prix series.Locatelli who is 35, one year younger that Loris Capirossi, competed in 244…

Exalto anti-theft motorcycle chain

16 April, 2020
For the first time on Two Wheels we feature a chain for your motorcycle - and with this version is doesn’t look like anyone’s going anywhere fast with your pride and joy. R.Evolution by Bottari is launching Exalto on the…

Catalina Island Grand Prix electric race suggestion

16 April, 2020
While there are no official rumours or news whatsoever that the Catalina Island Grand Prix would go electric, a comment left on the Kneeslider caught our attention and we think it wouldn’t be a bad initiative at all. The Isle…

Our road tests: Aprilia Dorsoduro, part one

16 April, 2020
While there was so much to organise for our coverage of the Eicma show, what with all the beautiful Ducati models, the Honda Fireblade and Hornet, the Victory custom models, KTM and of course the blonde and brunette girls, it’s…

Yamaha says Good-bye Brivio, Hello Meregalli

16 April, 2020
It isn’t exactly new news, but now at least it’s official. Valentino Rossi’s team manager Davide Brivio is leaving Yamaha after nineteen years with the company and will be substituted by Massimo “Maio” Meregalli, as everyone was expecting he would.Meregalli…

GP practice sessions get tweaked for the second time

16 April, 2020
The Grand Prix Commission must be slightly bored this off season, because they’ve again tweaked the 2011 MotoGP, Moto2 and 125cc practice schedule, confirming the Friday morning sessions, that everyone wanted back and that they announced last December.They’ve however have…

Jaguar XF Concept – is it really a Jaguar ?

16 April, 2020
Update: photos taken down, as requested by C&D. Luckily, other photos of the XF Concept have surfaced.The febrary issue of Car & Driver has a couple of official looking photos of the Jaguar XF Concept, the car that will be…

Photo of the day: Edwards lies on the ground

16 April, 2020
It has always been known that riders are often superstitious and given to bizarre rituals, but in the face of some photos you can be a little confused. What was Colin Edwards doing? He could either be thanking his lucky…

Triumph 2009 models

16 April, 2020
During the Global Dealer Conference in Birmingham, Triumph revealed the new model line for 2009.A new version for the Daytona 675 will arrive soon. One of the most important changes on the bike is the optimalisation in suspension. 3HP more…

Hayden, Di Salvo and Noyes on Moto2 Indy test (w/video)

16 April, 2020
Moto2 wildcards Roger Lee Hayden and Jason DiSalvo and Jack & Jones by A. Banderas Moto2 regular rider Kenny Noyes were at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway testing last Thursday and Friday preparing for the Red Bull Indianapolis GP that takes…

Italian love songs: English lyrics to Perdono by Tiziano Ferro

16 April, 2020
This is a kind of semi-rap piece from Tiziano Ferro, taken from R Kelly’s “Did you ever think”, which has been successful around the world. Below is the translation of “Perdono” or “Forgive”.PerdonoTiziano FerroPerdono… si quel che è fatto è…

Best bikes for 2010: the all-in-one Ducati Multistrada

16 April, 2020
With a revamped website for 2010, Ducati has burst into the new year with its new Multistrada model, which has already created plenty of talk since it was first seen live at the EICMA show in November. We’re putting it…

Yamaha YZF-R1 2009: details and official pics

16 April, 2020
The Yamaha YZF-R1 2009 has been presented for the European market, showing a radical superbike look with some great technological innovation. The 998cc engine has been developed with a MotoGP culture, and never before has this bike been so linked…

Jonathan Rea tops FP1 in rain swept Monza

16 April, 2020
The fourth round of World Superbike season at Monza kicked off with the first free practice at the temple of speed on a rain swept wet track, which was less about top speed and more about avoiding dangerous crashes in…

Maverick Vinales wins first ever Moto3 GP race in Qatar

16 April, 2020
Maverick Vinales debuted last year in the now defunct 125cc class and immediately became Spain’s new rider to follow with everyone comparing him to Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa after winning four races last season. Repsol was so impressed by…

A ride with Mamola on the Honda NSR500

16 April, 2020
We thank Giorgiogasss for the tip of this video, which gives us a great insight into the past with an on board camera on Randy Mamola’s Honda NSR 500. This is back in 1985 at the Assen Grand Prix in…

IodaRacing TR002 Moto3 machine to get shakedown test

16 April, 2020
IodaRacing’s Moto3 machine, the TR002 that will be used in the inaugural Moto3 championship in the upcoming seasonwill be getting its first shakedown test today at the Magione circuit in Umbria.The TR002 which was developed by Giampiero Sacchi under the…

Pitti Uomo 75: 18CRR81 Cerruti

16 April, 2020
The new 18CRR81 Cerruti Collection Autumn-Winter 2009/10 has just been presented at Pitti Immagine Uomo 75; an amazing collection featuring beautiful, soft coats perfect for any occasion. The multi-pocketed parka made of light-brown wool and the grey tartan jacket you…

BMW scooters e-scooter commuter

16 April, 2020
The new BMW E-Scooter Concept has been revealed at the BMW Innovation Day as the company takes its next urban motoring vehicle electric. The BMW Motorrad electric scooter has been designed as a commuter scooter and not just a city…