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Intermot 2008: exceptional Honda V4 prototipo

4 April, 2020
In 1948, after having founded his company, Soichiro Honda developed the company philosophy based on three principles of the satisfaction of production, the taste to sell and the joy of a purchase. And never were words so wise in the…

WSBK Portimao: Carlos Checa takes provisional pole

4 April, 2020
Carlos Checa set the pace in this afternoon’s QP1 at Portimao. The Althea Ducati rider had to work for it, as the top of the timesheet changed hands several times between Jonathan Rea, Sylvain Guintoli and Eugene Laverty in the…

Acerbis presents new OffRoad Dimension mask

4 April, 2020
For lovers of bush tours, Acerbis has released a new front bike mask with integrated head light for racing use. It’s a light-weight model compared to other options on the market and is called Dimension.The two-colour mask has ECE, DOT…

Jonathan Rea launches Honda CBR500R (w/video)

4 April, 2020
Ahead of the EICMA Honda staged a presentation in front of the world press showcasing some its new 2013 models and the CBR500R was unveiled by Honda’s Superbike rider Jonathan Rea who presented the racing version of the machine that…

Triumph Tiger 800 more spy shots

4 April, 2020
While Triumph has been running a teaser campaign to introduce its new adventure models, the Tiger 800 and the Tiger 800 XC, the message was clear - no photos. But as the bike is ‘unpacked’ we get a couple of…

More pics of Revolutionary Road from TPR Italian factory

4 April, 2020
We’ve already seen the TpR Triumph special a couple of times, but apparently the real name of this urban scrambler from the TpR Italian Factory is “Revolutionary Road” and you can see it in these live pics from the Motor…

Video: Aprilia USA pays homage to the Space Shuttle

4 April, 2020
What does the Aprilia RSV4 and the Space Shuttle have in common? Nothing … but that didn’t stop Aprilia USA from paying tribute to the space shuttle program and the last flight that ventured into space for the final time,…

BMW G 650 GS Sertão

4 April, 2020
BMW presents the new G 650 GS Sertão, a sporty single cylinder enduro suitable for both off-road and everyday use. The new model features an even more sporty look than the standard G 650 GS, and it is designed to…

The 2nd annual Ospedaletti circuit commemoration (w/video)

4 April, 2020
If you’re a lover of vintage racing motorcycles then you should have been at San Remo (Italy) last weekend when the 2nd annual Ospedaletti circuit commemoration was held.Legendary racers like Bandirotti, Masetti, Liberati, Duke, Ambrosini, Lorenzini, Ruffo, Ubbali, Provini, Redman,…

A Nicky Hayden Original

4 April, 2020
I doubt that anyone has ever thought that Nicky Hayden could be so fun and mischievous, traits that MotoGP fans normally associate with rider Valentino Rossi, but take a look at this sticker that Nicky had made up, we didn’t…

WSBK Misano: Carlos Checa on pace in FP1

4 April, 2020
If at Silverstone MotoGP lap times weren’t even close, there was slightly a different story in FP1 at the Misano circuit. Points leader Carlos Checa started the weekend by bagging the top spot, but he was tightly tailed by Max…

Rebel without pause: more Mini birthday videos

4 April, 2020
This celebratory Mini birthday video includes a Twisted Wheel cover from Paul Weller and The Jam as the Mini anniversary song. It’s in the style of the other Mini birthday video we’ve seen, and is all about celebrating the originally…

Casey Stoner given MotoGP legendary status

4 April, 2020
Casey Stoner started racing in GP when he was fifteen and now 12 years later the two-time World champion will be retiring the age of 27, with 45 victories, 89 podium finishes and 43 pole-positions, and to honour the Australian,…

Special bikes: the Bastard by Jurgi

4 April, 2020
Today’s special bike is called the “Bastard” and is the brainchild of Mr. Jurgi. The model uses frame and engine of a Yamaha XT 500, linked to a swing arm from a Yamaha XS 650 that provides the bike with…

Nicky Hayden Talks Ducati and 2010

4 April, 2020
Before heading to the MotoGP Qatar tests that took place week last week, Nicky Hayden was in Daytona taking in Bike Week and watch his brother Tommy finish 2-2 in the season opener. The excellent guys from OTT (On The…

Sandro Cortese 2012 Moto3 World Champion Tribute Gallery

4 April, 2020
To the disappointment of the local crowd, German KTM rider Sandro Cortese won the Malaysian GP at Sepang on Sunday to clinch the very first Moto3 World Championship in history, and here is our tribute to the newly crowned champion…

Tension between Sylvain Guintoli and Liberty Racing?

4 April, 2020
So far it is just a rumor that is circulating in the Italian and French media, but it seems that there is some tension between Sylvain Guintoli and his Effenbert Liberty team .The 30-year old French rider is currently 8th…

More Moto Guzzi: 2009 Nevada 750

4 April, 2020
Another 2009 model from Moto Guzzi is the Nevada 750, presented with a few touch-ups that bring this Guzzi custom bike closer to the legendary California in style. A new burgundy colour is available, with silver line features on the…

WSBK – Tom Sykes to Kawasaki with Vermeulen?

4 April, 2020
According to Bikesportnews, Tom Sykes maybe partnering MotoGP refugee Chris Vermeulen in the Paul Bird Kawasaki World Superbike team next season.Sykes performances in Yamaha have been completely overshadowed by the team mate Ben Spies, who will be fighting for the…

Video: Guinness World record for fastest motorcycle hearse

4 April, 2020
When I first read the headline I thought that crazy inventor Colin Furze was up to his old tricks again, instead this time it’s a real life Baptist reverend who set the Guinness World Record for the fastest motorcycle hearse.The…

SuperSic Honda CBR1000RR goes up to for auction

4 April, 2020
During the Mugello GP weekend, Honda Racing Corporation donated to the Simoncelli family two very special motorcycles, their son’s factory 2011 RC212V MotoGP machine # 58, that will be displayed in the Simoncelli Museum and a ‘Super Sic’ special edition…