Video motorcycle tooth fairy
You might be thinking this is a traditional method of removing a tooth by way of a motorcycle - that is by falling off without wearing a helmet. But this family decides to use a more innovative method, using a…
Rome hosts exhibition The Painting of An Empire
Thanks to this exhibition called : The Painting Of An Empire and entirely devoted to the art of painting in the Roman Empire, visitors will have the unique opportunity to get a closer look at the astonishing frescoes and friezes…
Ford Fiesta ST and the others live @ the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show
Ford is at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show to introduce - among other things - the Fiesta ST, powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter EcoBoost unit delivering something like 200 hp. The new Ford Fiesta ST turned out to be…
Fabrizio and Melandri share a podium at Phillip Island
After dominating most of the practice and qualifying practices during the weekend, Michel Fabrizio wasn’t able to transform his performances into a win, but he did obtain a third place podium in race 1 and a fourth place in race…
Amarok P1A to take on the TTXGP 2013 /video
Canada’s Amarok Racing has completed the first stage of testing for the latest version of their P1, an all-electric racer that in the aftermath of these tests got renamed P1A (where ‘A’ stands for ‘Advanced’): the bike basically went through…
WSBK Silverstone Paddock Girls
After the video highlights, the rider quotes and two great galleries of pics, the only thing missing from this World Superbike weekend at Silverstone were the brolly girls, but now we’ve got a fantastic gallery of those pretty English paddock…
Ghezzi & Brian Furia kit for Moto Guzzi V11
Moto Guzzi aftermarket expert tuners, Ghezzi & Brian, have produced this “Furia” kit for the Moto Guzzi V11. The company still has the name of the two founders, although it is currently directed by just Brian, with Ghezzi moving to…
Milan, a city going upwards
Architecturally speaking, compared to the more modern cities of the world throughout America and Asia, Europe can be noted for the flatness of its cities: less skyscrapers whereby hiking up the Eiffel Tower really does give you a good view…
More from the MotoGP riders at Misano
Misano MotoGP mistakes. Blame it on the the weather that conditioned track conditions and everyone more or less lost out on all three practice sessions and the fact that they only had part of the qualifying session and a 20…
Jakub Smrz and Team Guandalini together again in 2010
With a very brief press release Team Guandalini Racing has confirmed that they have excersied their option on Jakub Smrz for 2010.This is the second season that the Czech rider is with the Guandalini team and his third in the…
Italian recipes: paccheri with celery and breadcrumbs
I have always liked paccheri (a variety of pasta from Naples). Here’s one of my favourite recipes which can be prepared in no time!Ingredients: 300 g paccheri pasta; celery; 200 g béchamel sauce; 60 g gruviera cheese; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs;…
Video: Super scary motorcycle crash in Texas
We’ve got another of those super scary motorcyle crashes caused by car driving zombies who drive around with their heads up their arses, eyes wide open shut and with no freakin’ license and insurance.This very unlucky 25-year-old Army veteran that…
Video: Tom Sykes at 339.5 km/h at Monza
In this afternoon’s final World Superbike free practice at Monza, Tom Sykes when through the speed traps (in Max Biaggi’s draft) on board his Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R recording 339.5 km/h (210 mph)!This new record beats the previous one of 334.8…
Yamaha buys out Jorge Lorenzo's Rockstar contract to make room for Monster Energy
According to motocuatro.com Yamaha has decided to buy out reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo’s personal sponsor contract with Rockstar.The move was made in order to make way for Monster Energy who will be co-sponsoring the Yamaha team along with Eneos…
Alex Polita also joins British Superbikes
After the likes of Noriyuki Haga, Anthony West and Luca Scassa, Italian rider Alex Polita will also be joining this season’s British Superbike championship.Polita is a former Italian CIV Superstock and Superbike and FIM Superstock 1000 Cup champion, and has…
Woody Allen films new movie in Rome
The next Woody Allen movie will be filmed in Rome, after the famous American director did Match Point in London, Midnight in Paris in the French capital and Vicky Cristina Barcelona in the Spanish city. The confirmation of the new…
Jorge Lorenzo takes off his leathers to play Fashion Model
Playing male model for this month’s Spanish magazine DT, Jorge Lorenzo took off his Dainese D-Air leathers and his Nolan X-lite helmet to don some high class threads for this photo shoot.Thankfully they didn’t do the extreme makover that Riders…
Italian love songs: English lyrics to "La Solitudine" by Laura Pausini
We give you this live video of Laura Pausini singing “La solitudine” or “Loneliness”. See below for the lyrics in English and the Spanish version.“La Solitudine” or “Loneliness”Laura Pausini 1993Marco se n’è andato e non ritorna piùIl treno delle sette…
Best sportsbike of 2009: Triumph Daytona 675
Before the Tourist Trophy kicked off, MCN had a little ride around the Isle of Man to elect the sports bike of the year, 2009. In a test ride, it compared the KTM RC8 R, the Yamaha YZF-R1, the Aprilia…
First test of the new Ducati 1198S
Some lucky journalists were invited by Ducati to ride the new Ducati 1198S, Ducati’s new Superbike after the 1098 model. Trevor Franklin from MCN was present at the launch at the Circuito de Algarve near Portimao in Portugal.The 1198 is…
Yamaha R1 Replica Valentino Rossi
In this marvellous video you can see a Yamaha R1 2008 Replica Valentino Rossi, prepared by the Brasilians from Motostore. With this kind of a bike, maybe Rossi could run shoulders with the likes of Noriyuki Haga in the Superbike…
Melandri and Davies conclude two-day test at Jerez
BMW Italia concluded their first winter test at Jerez hampered by cool and wet weather conditions, however Marco Melandri and Chaz Davies were able to complete 149 laps over the two-day test.The Italian team, which has taken over BMW’s factory…
Updates following Nicky Hayden and Valentino Rossi's surgeries
On Monday morning Nicky Hayden underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on the right shoulder that he had injured in late December in a pre-season training accident. The 40 minute procedure was carried out in Fremont, California by Dr Arthur Ting who…
Randy de Puniet and Aleix Espargaro re-confirmed with Aspar in 2013
Randy de Puniet and team mate Aleix Espargaro will be both back on the MotoGP grid next season with Aspar’s Power Electronics CRT Team.Aspar Martinez has decided to renew their contracts for another year and the Power Electronics team is…
MotoGP Catalunya: Marco Simoncelli pips Stoner for pole position
In the best track conditions seen in the last three free practices, this afternoon’s Catalunya qualifying session saw Marco Simoncelli pip Casey Stoner for the pole position. The Italian who has been surrounded by controversy since the Le Mans GP…