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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…

Ducati's Paolo Ciabatti: Ben Spies is a very talented rider

13 April, 2020
Probably the biggest disappointment in the last pre-season test at Jerez was Ben Spies, with his 18th best time, two seconds off the pace and behind five CRT riders.The new Pramac Ducati rider seems to be still struggling with shoulder…

The Belgian motor brigade in action

13 April, 2020
This video shows the Belgian motor brigade in action. It looks like a promotion movie, so do you want to apply for the job? Don’t forget, these policemen are really qualified and trained to ride motorbikes, and they are just…

A Yamaha R1 goes Gold

13 April, 2020
When you see a gold plated swingarm and frame on a motorycle you just know it’s not going to be used for some serious riding, but it’s just some rich guy’s show off statement.According to French website Motorevue, it was…

World Superbikes heads to India in 2013

13 April, 2020
Infront Motor Sports has gotten the jump on Dorna (even if they are both under the Bridgepoint umbrella) and is again broadening its horizons.The World Superbike championship promoter has signed a four year deal - from 2013 to 2016 -…

Harley Davidson XR1200 by Storz Performance

12 April, 2020
This Harley Davidson special has been created by Storz Performance and is based on the XR1200. Aside from its great looks, the main achievement here is the weight reduction with 15 kg being shaved off the original weight.The XR1200 Storz…

Nate Adams wins X Fighters 2009 Championship

12 April, 2020
Four riders had almost equal chances to win the 2009 Red Bull X Fighters World Tour Championship at London’s Battersea Power Station, Nate Adams, Mat Rebeaud, Robbie Maddison and Eigo Sato, but at the end of the event Saturday evening,…

Dani Pedrosa opts for surgery

12 April, 2020
Dani Pedrosa has opted for surgery to repair his broken collarbone picked up following his big crash during the Le Mans GP. The Repsol Honda rider was unsure whether to let the fracture heal naturally or undergo surgery, but today…

WSBK MMP: Carlos Checa dominates FP1 despite problems

12 April, 2020
Carlos Checa who wants to break last year’s bad luck at Miller Motorsports Park, ended up being on the top of the timesheets during FP1, but was unlucky again. First an engine problem his first bike sent him back to…