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Harley-Davidson presents 2009 models

3 April, 2020
Harley Davidson has revealed its line-up for 2009, with the juicy news coming in the form of the new V-ROD Muscle.With a 1250cc engine and 122hp at 8,500 revs/min, and with road grip on a 240mm tyre, the new VRSCF…

MotoGP Indianapolis: Casey Stoner takes over FP2

3 April, 2020
The newly asphalted Indianapolis track has received stinging criticism from the MotoGP riders ahead of free practice 2. The majority of the riders have complained that the track is extremely slippery and offers no grip at all and the level…

Video: Harley XR1200 test

3 April, 2020
This is a great video from the guys at MCN (and we’re a little jealous), of a group bike test that they complete on a European motorcycle road trip. They examine the Harley Davidson XR1200, putting it up against a…

MotoGP Estoril: Dani Pedrosa pips team mate in FP3

3 April, 2020
Dani Pedrosa pipped his Repsol Honda team mate in this morning’s final free practice session at the Estoril circuit, which today offered much more grip. The Spaniard suffered an electronics issue on his first bike and had to park it…

Updated – Brad Pitt on his New Bike

3 April, 2020
We all know that Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt is a super aficionado of custom bikes and was caught cruising the streets of L.A. by the paps with this one off bike designed by custom guru Roland Sands.Pitt’s garage may not…

Max Biaggi finally signs on the dotted line

3 April, 2020
Max Biaggi has finally signed with Aprilia for next two season and yes, this time it’s official, there’s even an Aprilia press release after the jump to prove it.The Roman Emperor had his fans deeply worried when Aprilia did not…

Yonny Hernandez to replace Ben Spies in Pramac Ducati

3 April, 2020
With Ben Spies not expected to return to finish the 2013 MotoGP season due to his lingering shoulder injuries, Pramac Ducati has decided to replace the missing American rider with PBM's Yonny Hernandez.Hernandez has been released from Paul Bird's team…

85-year old Hungarian picks up his new 1199 Panigale

3 April, 2020
Remember that Japanese study that said motorcycle riding helps brain stimulation, memory and had positive effect on mental and emotional health and leads to smart ageing? Well, this 85-year old Hungarian that goes by the name of Mathyas Balint and…

MotoGP tests: Day 1 for Ducati

3 April, 2020
The MotoGP riders have been for testing at Jerez, with focus on the Ducati riders. Casey Stoner has returned to Europe for the first time after his operation on the 30th October. In two weeks’ time he can start light…

WSBK Miller Motorsports Park Round – Rider Quotes

3 April, 2020
Here are the rider quotes from the seventh round of the World Superbike Championship at Miller Motorsports Park. Max Biaggi took his third double win of the season and now leads the standings with 257 points while Leon Haslam has…

Second skin Spidi Soft Cell Armor riding suit

3 April, 2020
Coming up over the next days, we’ll be featuring spring motorcycle wear, starting with the Spidi Soft Cell Armor model. This new product is a crossover of styles, tight but comfortable, with high safety standards, shoulder and elbow protection, with…

Robert De Niro on the set of Manuale d'Amore 3

3 April, 2020
Robert De Niro is in Italy to film Manuale d’amore 3; the actor plays an American who has just divorced from his wife and falls head over heel for the character played by Monica Bellucci. The gallery below show a…

Mercedes Classe S restyling: new spy shots

3 April, 2020
These latest spy shots of the Mercedes S Class restyling arrive from Sweden, prior to an expected presentation of the new look sometime in 2009. In particular one of the models photographed here is equipped with the S 400 BlueHYBRID…

Pitti Uomo Florence – Fashion Helmet 2009 spring/summer

3 April, 2020
With the motto “life is too precious to wear an ordinary helmet”, Fashion Helmet has created a line of helmets inspired by on-the-road American bikers and fashion trends.With the philosophy that helmets are not just a safety aspect but also…

Italians do it better, at least Ducati's CEO thinks so

3 April, 2020
With the economic crisis still not showing any sign of improvement, and Belgium now joining the ever growing list of European countries who are hit by debts, and motorcycle/scooter mad Italy with a -24,2% sales decrease in 2010, Ducati is…

Bering Launches Airbag vest (w/video)

3 April, 2020
Bering is one of Europe’s leading motorcycle gear manufacturers and now that airbags are becoming de rigueur for motorcycle safety, the company is also getting into the game with our French cousins at Motosblog got a first hand look at…

Suzuki B-King Bumble Bee Transformers

3 April, 2020
These pics show the Suzuki B-King Bumble Bee Transformers version, created by West London Suzuki with paint work by Altamura. The colour scheme extends to the helmet, and the bike will be fitted with new twin Yoshimura performance exhausts.Check out…

Tim Cotterill's Rocket II Trike

3 April, 2020
Tim Cotterill aka Frogman is famous for his bronze frog sculptures, but his name has been taken to new heights with the creation of the Rocket II Custom trike.English born Cotterill moved to the States to carry out his project…

Hector Barbera to ride for Avintia Blusens CRT team?

3 April, 2020
According to Spanish website motocuatro.com, Hector Barbera has signed a two-year deal to ride for Avintia Blusens CRT team.The Spaniard - who will probably need a bodyguard to defend himself from angry Dani Pedrosa fans in next week’s Motorland Aragaon…

World Ducati Week 2010 – The Film

3 April, 2020
This year’s World Ducati Week held at the Misano World Circuit on the Adriatic Rivivera was a roaring success for Ducati with the sounds of the Desmo engines and a sea of red that rolled into town to celebrate the…

Volkswagen Tiguan to be built in US

3 April, 2020
Volkswagen has some work to do for its brand on the US car market and in plans to expand beyond the Passat, Jetta and Beetle models, reports have emerged that it might expand its production and build the Volkswagen Tiguan…