Tucson Superleggera BT550
The 550cc engine of the Aprilia SXV and RXV is a real technical gem - light and powerful. So why let it enjoy itself only on the offroad?Here’s why Tucson has decided to render a track version of this bike,…
Chris Pfeiffer BMW F800R Replica
Hendrik von Kuenheim, BMW Motorrad President, has kept his promise when he declared last November that BMW was evaluating the possibility of commercialising the F800 R Chris Pfeiffer Edition that was presented to the public at the Eicma in Milan.…
Max Biaggi to test the Ducati GP13 at Mugello
This upcoming Thursday and Friday, Ducati riders will be back on track at the Mugello circuit for a private test to prepare for the Catalunya GP in two weeks time.Besides the contracted riders and Michele Pirro who will be filling…
Honda TT Legends team ready for the Bol D'Or
The Honda TT Legends team has completed its pre-season testing at the Magny Cours circuit in view of the first round of the 2012 Endurance World Championship, which will begin the next 14th and 15th of Apri with the famous…
BQR CRT to race under Avintia Racing banner
By Queroseno Racing(BQR) has confirmed that they’ll be entering the 2012 MotoGP championship under the Avintia Racing banner and will be fielding two FTR-Kawasaki CRTs.BQR team owner Raúl Romero who is also Avintia Racing’s team manager, has decided to promote…
Jorge Lorenzo and Valentino Rossi on promo tour in Indonesia
Reigning World Champion Jorge Lorenzo and ‘new’ team mate Valentino Rossi - or as Yamaha tweeted The 2013 Yamaha Factory Racing Super Team! are on a promotional tour for Yamaha in the Far East, and today the first stop of…
Ducati Hypermotard 796 onboard video
Here’s Tor Sagen again, this time with the onboard video of the new Ducati Hypermotard 796. Check out his exploits on the Moto Morini Granpasso 1200 and the new MV Agusta 2010 Brutale. We’ll be bringing you more details and…
Moto2 Catalunya: Crashes, Yellow Flags, Ride Throughs, Drama and Takahashi Wins
Today’s Moto2 Catalunya race was action packed and full of drama with Yuki Takahashi from Tech 3 Racing team taking the win after Andrea Iannone was penalized for overtaking under the yellow flag regime.The race was yellow flagged when a…
Marc Marquez leads Misano FP4 despite crash
The fourth and final practice session at Misano ahead of qualifying, saw Marc Marquez still on top of the timesheets, but the Repsol Honda rookie also crashed out in highspeed lowside at turn 13 while he was trying to close…
Motorcycle concepts design
This Easyrider motorcycle concept has been developed by bike designer Roberto Vernile in collaboration with Aprilia, and is a new concept based on the theme of personalisation and characteristic design. The Easyrider concept is designed to be a production bike…
Ducati 1098 Tricolore all smashed up: what not to do with your Ducati
It could just about break your heart looking at these pictures of a lovely Ducati, after a crash. The photos of this Ducati 1098 Tricolore come from Mark Loraine on a trip to Darga, with the Ducati Owners Club Victoria,…
New Derbi Boulevard 2009: 50cc 2T and 125cc 4T
Derbi has presented its new Buolevard range for 2009 in 50cc 2T and 125cc 4T versions. The agile scooters are adapted to both a young public, and adults who need something small and zippy for the city.The 12 inch wheels…
Ferrari F12berlinetta finally unveiled
Today is one of those days when the whole automotive indusrty just stops and takes notice. Today is the day that sees the launch of the brand new Ferrari F12berlinetta, the new, unbelievable V12 sportscar from the legendary Italian manufacturer…
Alfa Milano debut postponed, possible name change
Last minute controversy surrounds the Alfa Milano debut, scheduled for today, with the date being changed and a possible name change in the works. The controversy over the name arises from tension between Alfa Romeo and its Milanese workers, who…
Ducati Diavel shows up in italian stores. Pictures
The Ducati Diavel is ignoring the skepticism of Italian Ducati fans and has turned up in some swanky Mercedes stores across the country. None other than Milan’s Vittorio Emanuele gallery is home to the Diavel, which is also housed in…
The secret life of bikers: hibernation video
This amusing video uses a nature documentary format to satirise the ’secret life of bikers’. The only thing missing is commentary by David Attenborough, although the guy speaking comes close. This particular episode is about the hibernation of the biker…
Metzeler Day 2008
Metzeler is organising again for 2008 a national event in Italy. The Metzeler Day will take place on the Misano track the 5th and 6th of April and will be a good occasion to race with Racetec’s performance tyres -…
Ducati to head to Misano for more testing after disappointing Assen
After a disappointing race at Assen, Ducati’s factory riders plus Pramac’s Andrea Iannone will be heading to Misano next week for more testing - and once again they’ll be testing and developing the laboratory bike, even if both Andrea Dovizioso…
Damian Cudlin on the Suter-BMW Moto1 at Jerez
It looks like that Jerez is finally dry enough to do some serious testing and here’s a pic of Damian Cudlin on the Suter-BMW Moto1 on track getting a shakedown.The picture was taken by Ian Wheeler, Communications Manager for the…
Triumph Rocket III RR Supercruiser
The blog dedicated to Triumph fans, called “blog triumph che passione” always provides interesting news and curiosities from the world of Triumph.What you see in this picture is a creation from Pio in the form of a Triumph Rocket III…
WSBK – Chris Vermeulen talks about his test at Cartagena
After a brief acquaintance with Kawasaki ZX-10R at the Autopolis circuit in Japan, Chris Vermeulen has finally got some decent time on his new superbike during a two-day test at the Cartagena track, in Spain.Vermeulen stated that the test proved…
Bridgestone confirms that Jorge Lorenzo had no tire issues at Le Mans
Seeing Jorge Lorenzo fade to ninth during last Sunday’s wet Le Mans GP you immediately knew that he was suffering from some sort of technical issue or it was his tires. The reigninng World champion would later inherit the seventh…
Andrea Iannone black flagged at Laguna Seca
Andrea Iannone is currently spending two day at the Mazda Speedway at Laguna Seca with a Ducati 1199 Panigale, ahead of the this weekend’s Austin GP, is trying to acquire some knowledge of the ins and outs of the track,…
Valentino Rossi Spins with Ferrari F1 (w/video)
Valentino Rossi kicked off his first day of a two day test at the Barcelona circuit with Ferrari’s Formula 1 2008 car with couple of spins on the cold and damp Spanish circuit According to Ferrari.com website Rossi was incredibly…
Pata Racing World Superbike team switches from Aprilia to Ducati
World Superbike Pata Racing after confirming Lorenzo Zanetti late last month as their rider for the 2012 season has now also confirmed the rumors that they would be switching manufacturers, dropping the Aprilia RSV4 and returning to Ducati and specifically…