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FB Corse to Lose John Hopkins?

12 April, 2020
Former MotoGP and WSBK rider John Hopkins has been constantly linked and unlinked to ride for FB Corse, however the Italian race team who plans to debut during the MotoGP tests in Qater may find themselves without a rider, because…

Mercedes Joachim Schmidt denies interest in Ducati

12 April, 2020
Daimler, and more specifically their performance division AMG may have a very lucrative marketing and sponsorship partnership with Ducati, but that doesn’t mean that they are interested in buying the Italian motorcycle manufacturer from private equity firm Investindustrial.In an interview…

Brazil motorcycles new Triumph

12 April, 2020
What we in the Western world like to call “emerging” markets are ever more tempting for developed countries’ brands and the making of dedicated products for zones like South East Asia, India and South America. Plenty of examples of European…

Concept Tier Motorsport based on Yamaha R1

12 April, 2020
Revolutionising the world of two wheels is a difficult task: and in this case we see how hard it can be to design a new front suspension which provides an alternative to the widespread fork in use on most motorcycles.…

Ducati Monster Diesel unveiled in Rome: exclusive pics

12 April, 2020
Once again no, this is not a new Ducati Monster with a diesel engine: what we have here is a special edition of the Ducati Monster 1100 Evo created with the input coming from Italian fashion brand Diesel, which has…

Peugeot RCZ test drive video

12 April, 2020
This Peugeot RCZ test drive by Autocar takes us through some of the more interesting design features of the 2+2 coupe, including the stunning aluminium arches and double bubble roof, as well as a brief introduction on just what this…

Successful Suzuki test for Randy de Puniet at Motegi

12 April, 2020
Randy De Puniet spent two days (last Thursday and Friday) at the Motegi circuit testing Suzuki’s new MotoGP machine after the Le Mans round and apparently it was a successful test according German website Speedweek.de - who has a ‘naked’…

Pol Espargaro leaves Jerez with the best lap time

12 April, 2020
The final pre-season test for the Moto2 category before the start of the season is officially over and in theses four days and ten practice sessions, the fastest rider was Pol Espargaro who posted the best lap over the rest…

Norton Commando "Vampire"

12 April, 2020
Near Dark, From Dusk to Dawn or Blade maybe be the usual and somewhat gory vampire movies, but they’re nothing like this 1990 British horror/black commedy flic where the gas guzzling, excuse me, blood sucking vampire is a Norton Commando.Too…

Jorge Lorenzo okay after highside crash

12 April, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo scared the hell out of everyone in this morning’s FP3 at Laguna Seca, after a horrific highside left the reigning World Champion limping.Taken to the medical center, the Spaniard has now been declared fit to continue his race…

Cafe Cowboy American custom built vintage bikes

12 April, 2020
Cafe cowboy from benedict campbell on Vimeo.In a wonderful amalgamation of tradition, family history and motorcycle culture, Americans build some of the most beautiful custom bikes often inspired by European motorcycle culture. In this video, we hear custom motorcycle builder…

BMW R 1200 R touring accessories

12 April, 2020
The BMW R 1200 R Touring Special is seen in the pics sporting new comfort features for the traveller. The bike will have a redesigned seat, 32-litre capacity saddle bags and pillion passenger grab handles.The seat is the same height,…

Trillium Muir – The Fastest Woman on a Motorcycle

12 April, 2020
Trillium Muir the Canadian drag racer and her team Nickel City Racing has regained the title of the World’s Fastest Woman on a Motorcycle from Leslie Porterfield who had won the title during the BUB speed trials at the Bonneville…

Givi motorcycle helmets: 2010 Givi 40.1 new design

12 April, 2020
Givi has done a restyling of its full-face motorcycle helmet, the Givi 40.1 model. It’s a top of the range composite fibre helmet which is now available in new colours and graphics in a new modern style.Three air intakes are…

Indian Chief Roadmaster video

12 April, 2020
These kind of bikes might not be your cup of tea, but there’s no denying that the Indian Chief Roadmaster is a beautiful machine. Brown leather, retro style, and comfortable seating position make it look very legitimate and true to…

New Ufo Plast accessories

12 April, 2020
Ufo Plast has released two new products: Fusion glasses and Valkyrie chest protection. The goggles are light and comfortable, with a soft anti-perspirant sponge, and adapted to fit various helmets on the market. They are available in four different colours…

New Ducati Hypermotard 1100 to appear at EICMA

12 April, 2020
Ducati is having a “hypermotard” year as another new Ducati Hypermotard 1100 will be presented at the 2009 EICMA show. Recently Ducati has focussed on its Monster and Streetfighter models, but each has its turn, as we will see the…

Electric and No Shocks Motocross Bike

12 April, 2020
This is the Shocker and is intended to be a tri-sport machine (street, dirt, and freestyle) that relies on electric power and the most interesting part of this motorbike is the way the frame is suspended because it’s mounting the…

Max Biaggi's Aprilia RSV4 gets a warning

12 April, 2020
There’s a hush, hush rumor going around regarding Max Biaggi’s Aprilia RSV4 which he used at Assen and wasn’t exactly Superbike kosher.Apparently during one of the usual technical sporting checks they found that the fuel injection pump on the reigning…

Colin Edwards: "God speed my friend"

12 April, 2020
Colin Edwards together with Valentino Rossi were the riders who unavoidably collided against Marco Simoncelli on Sunday as the Gresini rider slid out desperatly trying to save his Honda as he did dozens of times before.Edwards is suffering a dislocated…

Moto Guzzi MGS02 Corsa, dreaming doesn't cost a thing

12 April, 2020
Luc1, the designer that some people might remember for the extravagant design of the Honda RC50 2011, has just sent us a new drawing. This is Moto Guzzi MGS02 Corsa, a concept born from… well, let’s leave it to Luc1…

Shinya Nakano to Announce Retirement

12 April, 2020
According to Italian website Bikeracing Shinya Nakano will announce his retirement from racing in a press conference Wednesday.Nakano, who turned 32 this month, has decided to retire after thirteen years of racing, which is probably due to continuing health problems.…