Vespa slidings
We have seen MotoGp powerslides. Today a videoclip about Vespa Special slidings!
WSBK Nurburgring: Max Biaggi Takes Superpole
Max Biaggi took his second Superpole of the season after a crash in this morning’s Q2 session left him with bruises on his hand. The Roman Emperor set down a blazing lap of 1′54.595 at the Nurburgring circuit that was…
Umbria tours: nature trail at Parco del Sole near Perugia
If you’re looking for a nature trail in the Perugia area of Umbria, you could try a visit to the Parco del Sole at Collazzone, which is only a few kilometres from Perugia. If you’re looking for Umbria tours with…
Valentino Rossi shows off the rod and pins from his leg
Once upon a time before Facebook and Twitter you only used to know when a rider had surgery and metalwork removed because teams issued press releases, now the riders are taking command of their lives and getting one-on-one with their…
Luxury Perugia Hotels: Brufani Palace from Sina hotels
The Brufani Palace hotel was established in 1884 and almost immediately it became a great favourite with the rich and famous, including Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and the Prince of Monaco. Located in the city centre, the hotel is…
Aprilia RXV 4.5 first Dakar victory
The Aprilia RXV 4.5 has just won its first 2010 Dakar stage, with rider Francisco Lopez on board. The whacky but cool bike is a new entry for Aprilia, with the change to 450 cc models making it competitive this…
Triumph Daytona 1200 made from lego
This “special” version of the Daytona 1200 comes from Legoland UK, and we love the fact that they invested time and energy into creating a full-size lego Triumph. We would love to have been on the team to build this…
Guangzhou Auto Show: Chery M14CC with Pininfarina design
At the Chinese Guangzhou motor show, the new Chery M14CC debuted. This is quite an attractive coupè cabriolet, with an unusual style for the Chinese market, that was designed by Italian motorcar design house, Pininfarina.The Pininfarina cabriolet features a metal…
WSBK: Another head falls in BMW, Gobmeier to replace Hauser
The clashing and infighting between former team manager Davide Tardozzi and Berthold Hauser on how to run BMW’s Superbike team seems to affected the BMW’s head honchos in more ways than one, because after the divorce by mutual consent just…
Andrea Iannone: 'cornering is like having sex'
MotoGP rookie Andrea Iannone is an extrovert and often reminds us a mix of a younger Valentino Rossi and the late Marco Simoncelli, rather rough-cut and with a devil-may-care and who gives a s@#t attitude.The Italian rider was interviewed by…
Italian traditions: coffee, part one
It’s fairly common on travel blogs, to see a list of “the best (insert word) in the world”, and so it is in Ben Groundwater’s piece on where to get good coffee. And it’s no secret that Italy has the…
Max Biaggi fends of Melandri to win race 2 at Brno
Race 2 at the Czech circuit of Brno was almost an exact carbon copy of race 1, with Max Biaggi and Marco Melandri duelling for the entire race and Carlos Checa hanging on, but never actually getting between the two…
WSBK MMP: Leon Camier leads in QP2 washout
The expected rain and cold hit the Miller Motorsports Park track right on schedule and qualifying practice 2 was a total washout, with the riders venturing out for a lap or two and then wisely electing to return to their…
Elisabetta Gregoracci and Flavio Briatore look forward to raising a family
After their luxurious wedding which took place last summer, Elisabetta Gregoraci and her husband, multi-billionaire Flavio Briatore now look forward to raising a family. We are very happy together, said the showgirl during an interview granted just before leaving for…
Javier Fores to replace James Toseland in BMW Italia for last Superbike rounds?
Spanish website motoworld.es is reporting that BMW Italia has asked former Aspar Moto2 rider ‘Xavi’ Fores to replace the James Toseland who was forced into retirement, for the final three rounds of the World Superbike championship.The Italian Superbike team after…
WSBK Portimao QP1 – Jonathan Rea takes provisional pole
Jonathan Rea edged out Jakub Smrz to take Friday’s provisional pole position at Portimao. Smrz on a satellite Ducati, who lead the first free practice finished second.Ben Spies jumped up from his 7th place in FP session to take third,…
Aleix Espargaro to Pramac Ducati in 2010
According to GP Week Aleix Espargaro will be riding with Pramac Ducati next season as their second rider, next to the already confirmed Mika Kallio.Espargaro, older brother of Pol, who won yesterday’s 125cc race, was hotly tipped as getting the…
Carnival in Italy: Habsburg Carnival in Madonna di Campiglio
From 15 to 19 February visitors in Madonna di Campiglio - one of the most loved and famous towns in the Trentino region - will have the unique opportunity to be part of the Habsburg Carnival; an event which involves…
Max Biaggi gets a black flag at WSBK 2011 Donington Park Superpole
Sometimes Max Biaggi can be his own worst enemy. Every rider can have a bad weekend, but the Donington Park round revealed a very nervous and erratic Roman Emperor. Not only did he get into a handbag fight with Marco…
Vintage pics: Renzo Pasolini and Giancarlo Cecchini tune their Benelli
Here’s another lovely vintage motorcycle pic of the day, showing two historic figures in Italian motorcycle racing: Renzo Pasolini and Giancarlo Cecchini. Pasolini was a genius bike rider until the infamous Monza crash, and Cecchini was equally as clever with…
Motorbike Gang caught on Camera
A motorbike gang escaped with jewels and watches in a broad daylight robbery on the Leslie Davis store on London’s Oxford Street, using sledge hammers and revving engines to cover the noise. CNN got lucky and caught most of the…
Real tomato soup: Italian recipes
Around the various markets of Italy, we’re starting to see fresh tomatoes on sale, and so we thought we’d give you the proper tomato soup recipe from Italy. It is a simple dish, but truly special when you taste the…
Restaurants in Rome: I Laureati in Monteverde
If you’re in the area of Monteverde in Rome, you could think about dropping in at I Laureati for a meal. We wouldn’t recommend a special trip for this restaurant in Rome, but for a decent spot in the area,…
WSBK – Regis Laconi Seriously Injured
During the first lap of this morning’s free practice session at Kyalami, Règis Laconi (Ducati DFX) crashed in the section between turn 11 and turn 12. Unfortunately in the crash the French rider, despite not hitting any obstacle, suffered a…
Zero MX electric stunts: company joins TTXGP eGrandPrix
Electric freestyling is in these videos with the Zero MX doing some moves at the Sydney Motorcycle Expo. Boring? Just a motorised mountain bike? You decide, but in news from Hell for Leather, Zero is joining the TTXGP in the…