Spy shots of future Honda CB300R
Apologies for the reduced quality of this pic, but in more news from South America, here is a spy shot of the next Honda CB300R, heir to the CBX 250 Twister and future version of the European CBF 250. We’ve…
Moto2: Shoya Tomizawa on Top at Montmelò
After the first day of Moto2 testing at Montmelò that was virtually a washout due to bad weather, today it was sunny and cold, and full of spills.The morning session saw several riders fall including Roberto Rolfo who dislocated his…
Repsol Honda's Leitner and Hernandez talk Pedrosa and Marquez
After interviews with riders Dani Pedrosa and Marc Marquez, the Repsol Media Service has released another two Q &A interviews, one with Dani Pedrosa’s crew chief, Mike Leitner and the other is with Santi Hernandez who is Marc Marquez’ crew…
Italian love songs: new single from Mina and Manuel Agnelli from Afterhours
Veteran Italian singer, Mina has released this lovely duet with Manuel Agnelli from the group Afterhours. It’s called “Adesso è facile” or “now it’s easy”, and has a complex polyphony but an overall impression of pared-back, almost folk style with…
WSBK Team Pro Ride Real Game Honda MIA at Assen
Looking over the the two World Superbike timesheets from Assen, we just noticed that there is a team missing from the list, Pro Ride Real Game Honda team.Marco Nicotari’s Pro Ride team tried to debut in 2009 which turned out…
More KTM Freeride pics and video from Freeride website
Here are more pics of the KTM Freeride electric urban trial bikes, and a very funky video after the jump to prove just where this bike is headed. If you had any doubts on the niche market KTM is creating…
2013 Mercedes CLA45 AMG: images, specs, price
If you like ballistic pace but you also want four-doors, the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG could be the car for you. It uses the same 2.0 litre turbo engine and all-wheel drive system found in the A45 AMG but adds…
Michele Pirro finally tests Honda CRT bike at Imola
Michele Pirro finally gave his FTR/Honda bike at 20 lap shakedown test at ‘Enzo e Dino Ferrari’ circuit at Imola yesterday during the CIV test. This is the first time that the Gresini San Carlo rider has been able to…
Moto2: Roger Lee Hayden to wildcard at Indy with Moriwaki Moto2 Bike
A couple of days back American Honda had announced that it would field a Moto2 wild card at the 2010 Red Bull Indianapolis GP (August 29th), using the Moriwaki Engineering MD600 for their entry and today they’ve confirmed that their…
New Lancia Delta – the rear
Autoinsight.it has another image of the new Lancia Delta, this one from the rear. We’ve already shown you an image of the the front of the car.If the car shown next tuesday in Venice will be like the one in…
BMW 's message to Marco Melandri post EuroCup
If you don’t live in Europe you can’t imagine how important the UEFA EuroCup soccer matches are. Cities and towns across the continent gear up with giant screens to allow huge crowds of frenzied football (soccer) fans to watch the…
2008 Piaggio Carnaby 125 and 200cc
As we had already anticipated we’ve tried out the new Piaggio Carnaby and Beverly Tourer 2008 scooters. While waiting for test results, we’ll give you an idea of the specifications and some shots of the new vehicles. The Piaggio Carnaby…
Husqvarna motorcycles owned by Steve McQueen and Dennis Hopper to be auctioned
Two Husqvarna motorcycles previously owned by late actors Steve McQueen and Dennis Hopper, are going to be auction at the Mecum Auction that will take place at the Barker Hangar, Santa Monica, California on the 26th and 27th of July…
Suzuki Concept Scooters: SD-01 and SD-02
A surprise at the 29th Bangkok International Motorshow in Thailand was the presentation of two new Suzuki concept scooters. The show is generally dedicated to cars, but this year there was a sprinkling of motorcycles to give some variety.Not much…
Marco Simoncelli breaks scaphoid
Bad news and season opener in Qatar in doubt for the 250cc World Champion Marco Simoncelli. The Italian has fractured the scaphoid of his right wrist while training. The accident happened at the famous “Cava” (quarry) where Valentino Rossi and…
Ratthapark Wilaroit announces retirement from racing
Ratthapark Wilaroit was the first ever GP racer from Thailand, and the Moto2 rider after competing for almost seven years in both the 250cc and Moto2 categories has decided at the age of 25, to call it quits.Wilaroit will be…
Ben Spies Talks about the Catalunya Race
On The Throttle has inside line with Ben Spies and he continues the series of interviews with the American MotoGP rider. This time the Texas Terror talks about last weekend’s Catalunya race and reveals that his Yamaha M1 is exactly…
Your pics: solving number plate problems
These two pics come from Padua on May 2nd and show that if you’re having problems with your number plate, you can just attach it to your backpack. Genius or is this guy up for a fine…?Send your funny, bizarre…
Video: Thundersprint 2008, vintage bikes on the track
This great video comes from the 2008 Thundersprint at Northwich in Cheshire, wher 120,000 fans of the grandfathers of motorcycling, vintage bikes, gathered.The number of participants was greater than any other, and the list included names such as Giacomo Agostini,…
Casey Stoner leads off in FP1 at Misano
The Misano World circuit venue which will continue to be on the GP calendar for the next five years, saw MotoGP action kick off again just one week after Casey Stoner’s superb win at Indianapolis and it was again the…
Italian pasta recipes: fregole with mussels
If you are on a diet, this delicious pasta recipe is not for you, but it’s so delicious that if I were you, I would give it a try it all the same. But remember the fish must be absolutely…
Michelangelo's drawings on display in Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is hosting until 22 November an art exhibition devoted to Michelangelo, one of the greatest geniuses of the Renaissance period. At the Antichi Arsenali della Repubblica, visitors will have the unique opportunity to see six drawings…
Italian actress Giorgia Wurth goes sexy for Playboy Italia
After the success of her latest movie Maschi contro femmine or “Men against women”, Giorgia Wurth goes sexy for Playboy Italia. The Italian actress strikes a few sexy poses for the famous magazine, but there is nothing sleazy or vulgar…
Italian researchers to hunt inFlorence for the remains of Mona Lisa
The hunt for the remains of Lisa Gherardini, the woman who, according to many art historians, sat for Leonardo da Vinci’s famous Mona Lisa ,will start at the former convent of Sant’Orsola in Florence on May 9. The men from…
BMW M1 ""Hommage"" Concept
At the Concorso d’Eleganza 2008 at the Villa d’Este, BMW has presented its M1 “Hommage”, a tribute to the 30-year-old unforgettable supercar, designed by Giugiaro.This concept is set to be a synthesis of the shape and proportions of the 1978…
