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Monster Energy continues to sponsor part of Yamaha's WSBK effort

13 April, 2020
While Yamaha’s World Superbike Team still has no title sponsor they have confirmed that Monster Energy will continue to be their partner and their “Official Energy Drink Supplier,” which means you’ll see Eugene Laverty and Marco Melandri holding and drinking…

Scooter Tuning live at Intermot 2008

13 April, 2020
We give you these marvellous live shots from the Cologne show, Intermot 2008, of the scooter tuning on show. The shots come from 3rad. Your favourite model?

Video: Nicky Hayden rides Ducati Flat Tracker at the Indy Mile

13 April, 2020
Ducati’s Nicky Hayden qualified at Indianapolis on the front row for the first time and after signing with the Italian manufacturer’s MotoGP factory team for another two years was granted permission to ride a few demonstration laps around the historic…

MotoGP Silverstone Rider Quotes Recap

13 April, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo ruled the AirAsia British Grand Prix at Silverstone and here’s what the riders had to say after the exciting race. You’ll also find the Riders Standing after five rounds and next Saturday (not Sunday) we’ve got Assen to…

Ducati Hypermotard in Hawaii Five-O

13 April, 2020
The Ducati Hypermotard got a great plug in TV show Hawaii Five-O’s episode 13 called Ke Kinohi, where Steve McGarrett played by sexy Aussie actor Alex O’Loughlin, says, “You know something I’ve always wanted to ride one of these things”…

Super Scooters

13 April, 2020
These colourful extravagant pimped up and stretched out 250cc scooters are latest must have for the Japanese teenager, if daddy can fork out the cash, because customizing these scooters can cost up to $ 37,000.Pimped Up Japanese Scooters

Victory Motorcycles m.y. 2009

13 April, 2020
Victory Motorcycles, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, has presented its 2009 models.The major news is the new 106 ci engine, at 1,700cc with V-Twin, and four valves. It can produce 97hp of maximum power, compared to 92 on the…

2011 EICMA: check out BMW's line up

13 April, 2020
BMW Motorrad has one of the biggest stands at the 2011 EICMA, and even though the two undisputed stars of the lot are the brand new C600 Sport and C650 GT maxi-scooters, there are also many other recent products from…

Tamburini T1: MV Agusta F4 gets tuned

13 April, 2020
These pics show the Tamburini T1 in both black and white as the MV Agusta F4, already a very smooth bike, gets the full carbon Tamburini treatment. There isn’t much information available on the Tamburini Corse website, which is why…

Vespa and the tablecloth trick (w/video)

13 April, 2020
BMW’s S 1000RR tablecloth trick was a hot item on the web, so how could we not expect some copycats doing the same?While BMW did the trick in big style showing off how powerful the S1000 RR is, these guys…

Max Biaggi to become Mediaset WSBK commentator

13 April, 2020
Even if it isn’t official yet, former two-time World Superbike champion Max Biaggi will be returning to World Superbikes this season - not that he has had a change of heart on his decision to retire - but as a…

Tor Sagen with the new Ducati 1198 S

13 April, 2020
Tor Sagen from Raptors and Rockets had the chance to try the lovely Ducati 1198S on the Portimao track, along with legend Troy Bayliss.Tor has revealed that the stunning new Ducati offering is full of refined elements, and technology (for…

Moto2: Weather Conditions Catalunya Test

13 April, 2020
The first day of testing of Moto2 (still without official spec Honda engines to be supplied at the beginning of March and the now mandatory stickers “powered by Honda”) was conditioned by mixed weather with the majority of the riders…

Alfa Romeo at Geneva Motor Show Preview

13 April, 2020
The headline act at Alfa Romeo’s stage in Geneva will no doubt be the 4C, but their exhibition isn’t going to be limited to their new sports car. The limited edition MiTo SBK, which we brought you images of a…

Motegi GP causes concern for riders

13 April, 2020
Does anyone remember John Lee Hooker’s song “I don’t wanna go to Vietnam”? Well it seems that the GP riders don’t wanna go to Motegi in October.The Japanese GP as everyone knows, was postponed after the devasting earthquake and tsunami…

BMW 3 Series Coupè – official data and pictures

13 April, 2020
Time for the official press release and some moro photos of the new BMW 3 Series Coupè E92. An interesting thing: the new coupè, besides being the first BMW with a turbocharged gasoline engine in a long while, will also…

FIM announces Race Direction names for MotoGP and World Superbikes

13 April, 2020
Yesterday the FIM announced that Franco Uncini was appointed the FIM Grand Prix Safety Officer and circuit inspector following Claude Danis retirement, and today the International Motorcycle Federation released the names of the members that will comprise the 2013 Grand…

Andrea Iannone wins minimoto race at Pasini Day Event

13 April, 2020
Riding minimotos are a big part in most Italian riders upbringing. Riders who hail from the Romagna region (the land of Motors and great food) took their first baby steps in racing on these pocket bikes, and to celebrate Mattia…

Chris Vermeulen back to MotoGP?

13 April, 2020
Chris Vermeulen has had two horrible seasons so far in World Superbikes due to ongoing and continuing injuries and his contract with Kawasaki Racing is up at the end of the season and very unlikely to be renewed, however the…

WSBK, Donington: the paddock girls

13 April, 2020
As announced, here is a collection of pics starring some of the nice ladies who attended the latest World Superbike round in Donington, UK. Not too many pictures from Donington Park this time around, but nonetheless the gallery features some…