VRX Coma, latest AXO helmet
For offroad fans, AXO has a new helmet called VRX Coma, a Team KTM replica used by Marc Coma, winner of the 2006 Dakar, and top in the world of motor rally.The helmet is light and ultra-compact, made from fibreglass…
January Jones naked for Versace
Mad Men star January Jones strips down for the new Versace campaign. It was recently announced that the famous actress would be the new brand ambassador for the Italian fashion label and here we see her in super sophisticated fashion,…
John Hopkins to ride for Crescent Suzuki in World Superbikes
John Hopkins more or less knew he would be riding a Suzuki next season, but he didn’t know in which championship series, but the decision was made for him by the Hamamatsu manufacturer announced yesterday that they would ‘temporarily suspend’…
Italian vs English football: Mario Balotelli, red cards and local derbies
Currently one of Italy’s most controversial exports, Mario Balotelli is showing his brilliance at Manchester City with two goals in his last match, handing the troubled team and its coach, Roberto Mancini, a win. Balotelli also got himself a red…
Anthony West looking for sponsors
Claiming rule teams will be the future in MotoGP and Dorna’s CEO Carmelo Espeleta has stated that he will only help teams that use CRTs, but finding sponsors who will fund teams and riders in this current economic climate is…
Last snow in Italy: Valtellina Madesimo excursions
After low temperatures and even some more snow over the Easter break, a little excursion through the Valtellina in a snow mobile could be just the thing to enjoy the snow-white landscape of the Italian mountains, but with warmer temperatures.…
Rome: traffic policeman for a day
It all started some time ago with a letter written by Cosimo Teodoro Spinelli, a 62 year old officer from Brindisi, to Alemanno, mayor of Rome. In that letter the officer told Mr Alemanno about his old dream of himself…
2013 KTM 1190 Adventure and Adventure R: mega gallery
A while ago we introduced the new 2013 KTM 1190 Adventure and Adventure R in a dedicated post, but at that time we just had four pictures to show you. Today we can complete that with a massive photo gallery…
Petronas to Sponsor Fiat Yamaha
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd has signed a three-year agreement with Petronas, the Malaysian national oil and gas corporation to become a new official sponsor and partner of the Fiat Yamaha Team.Under the new partnership, the Fiat Yamaha Team will carry…
WSBK – Fonsi Nieto in DFX Corse
After subbing for injured Max Neukirchner in Alstare Suzuki for three rounds, Fonsi Nieto will be back in the WSBK championship, this time with the DFX Corse.Nieto, who didn’t find a team for the 2009 season has been picked up…
Stivali Sigma BT250
A new offering from Tec.O is dedicated to lovers of quads and on-off enduros. The new Sigma BT 250 has been created to offer the best in comfort and riding protection for quads and ATV. Lighter and less restrictive compared…
New Circuit of Wales gets Dorna's approval
Despite talks of opening MotoGP to new venues in South American and the Far East to cash in on the booming motorcycle markets, Dorna still remains very Eurocentric, as Carmelo Ezpeleta visited the new proposed Circuit of Wales facility that…
Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4V
The new Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 4V has been revealed in the historic Siena seat of Monte dei Paschi. The new Stelvio is Guzzi’s answer to recent releases from BMW. As discussed by CEO Tomasso Giocoladelli: “Guzzi can’t afford to…
Andrea Dovizioso take first podium with Yamaha as Cal Crutchlow battles with Stoner
It took just five races for Andrea Dovizioso on a satellite Yamaha to get on the podium and claim a third place podium. The Italian rider who switched to Iwata manufacturer after spending his entire career on Honda’s. The Italian…
WSBK Kyalami Images
A batch of pics from Round 6 WSBK races at Kyalami, South Africa.
Ducati Leans Over With Piega Wine
Ducati isn’t new to in bringing wine into their merchandising line, the Desmorosso was the first red wine that Ducati licensed, but during this year’s World Ducati Week, the Italian manufacturer introduced two brand new wines, the Piega (lean angle…
Vespa Wheeling Show Italian style
The tip we got for this video reads “this is the presentation of what’s possible with a Vespa in 100% Italian style”. And really, for this Vespa freestyle video, we can say no more.
Pic of the day: exercise bike furniture
A little off-topic but we had to share this one-wheeled exercise bike invention with you. Designed by Luca Schieppati for Lamiflex Spa, the ‘ciclotte’ is supposed to be an exercise bike that doubles as a snazzy piece of furniture, meaning…
WSBK – Aprilia to field 3rd Bike at Portimao
According to crash.net Aprilia Racing has decided to field three RSV-4’s for the final round of the WSBK Championship at Portimao this weekend.Regular rider Shinya Nakano will be returning for the last round of season after missing Imola and Magny-Cours…
Giovanna Mezzogiorno best actress for National Society of Film Critics
Giovanna Mezzogiorno is an Italian actress whose impressive performance in the film Vincere has earned her the prize of best actress according to America’s National Society of Film Critics. The film, directed by Marco Bellocchio, is about the woman who…
Yamaha getting into the Moto3 game
Yamaha’s Masao Furusawa may be retiring in a month and half, but the driving force behind Yamaha’s MotoGP racing effort has revealed that the Iwata company has started a Moto3 project.Moto3 will be replacing the present 125cc class next year…
Pininfarina 1960 X Concept on sale
This amazing X Concept from Pininfarina has been put up for sale by Aero Toy Store for $3 million. The 1960 prototype was designed to explore aerodynamic principles and was equipped with a Fiat engine with 43 hp. Other features…
Vespa: Italian scootering style
Did we mention we love Vespa? I want one, especially if it’s the GTS 300 Super. Anyway, in this strange little video, you can see that Vespa is not about big boys showing off. Vespa is about subtle Italian romance…
Mini Cooper S R56 – official preview
BMW has given an official preview of the Mini Cooper S R56 at the dutch circuit of Zandvoort to selected journalists. Now an ample official preview of the next generazion Mini, is available. Below the fold you can find the…
Official: Ducati confirms Ben Spies and Andrea Iannone
It wasn’t exactly a state secret, so the fact that Ducati has officially announced that Ben Spies and Andrea Iannone will be riding for Pramac Racing in 2013, will no longer be a big surprise for anyone after all the…
