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Sete Gibernau's New D16 Livery

23 March, 2020
Sete Gibernau and his Ducati Desmosedici GP9 showed up at Jerez della Frontera IRTA test with an all new livery. Gone is the elegant white-gold-and black color scheme used during winter testing, his bike is now sporting a white- green-red…

Lawson always a Winner

23 March, 2020
He may be a retired 4 times motorcycle world champion, but Eddie Lawson is still unbeatable even on four wheels. During the Super Stars of Superkarts event at Laguna Seca Raceway. Lawson racing a Yamaha superkart started on pole and…

More from Yamaha: Jorge Lorenzo Q & A Interview

23 March, 2020
We’ve got another video from the Fiat on the Web team with a Q&A session with Jorge Lorenzo. Since we’re are a little wicked, we were wondering if one of Lorenzo’s answers: “Yes, I am happy to be with Valentino.…

Fiat and Suzuki 1.6 Multijet engine agreement

23 March, 2020
Fiat is no slouch when it comes to engine technology and in recent talks between Sergio Marchionne and Suzuki management, the two companies have come to an agreement over a Fiat-Suzuki partnership. The deal sees Suzuki use the Fiat 1.6…

Jorge Lorenzo's 'Halo' Helmet Auctioned on eBay

23 March, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo’s Halo 3: ODST helmet that he wore during the last GP race of the 2009 season in Valencia is currently being auctioned on eBay.The helmet is a Nolan X-Lite X-802 and this one of a kind lid has…

New Vespa GTV "Via Montenapoleone"

23 March, 2020
The new Vespa GTV “Via Montenapoleone” has been presented at the EICMA show, featuring an elegant Vespa GTV with the top range 300 cc Vespa engine. The “Via Montenapoleone” is an elegant scooter, and as such is named after Milan’s…

Ducati Diavel vs Audi R8 V10 Plus drag race video

23 March, 2020
Cars versus motorcycles test have become a classic video staple. This time British website Autocar pits a 2013 Audi R8 V10 against the Ducati Diavel Carbon in a drag race from 0-150-0 miles (241km/h) per hour. Now that Ducati is…

Video: Marc Marquez in action at Albacete

23 March, 2020
After a few laps at Alcarras to check his fitness, Marc Marquez finally completed his first full blown two-day test on his Suter MMXII Moto2 at the Albacete circuit in Spain.Marquez has been out of action since his crash at…

New BMW Z4 videos

23 March, 2020
We’ve seen plenty of images of the new BMW Z4, but to really enjoy this BMW (and be particularly jealous) we have to check it out in motion. In the following BMW Z4 videos after the jump, you can see…

At motocross school with Stefan Everts, part 1

23 March, 2020
The note from our reader “Endurista non convinto” on this series of film is useful. The king of world motocross, Stefan Everts, gives his advice on the cross riding technique.The video has been dubbed over but you can hear him…

Methane and hydrogen car show conferences – part two

23 March, 2020
At the international show of methane and gas vehicles, Richard Kolodziej, President of the IANGV (International Association of Natural Gas Vehicles), revealed just how confident he is in the future of these cars. “We have never had so much faith…

2011 EICMA: Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring

23 March, 2020
We received some pictures of the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring from the 2011 EICMA. This particular model sports the new Race Titanium Matt paint scheme which actually makes it look quite sober and elegant. Maybe it’s just a little…

Alvaro Bautista receives contract extension for 2014

23 March, 2020
Last November, Go & Fun Honda Gresini annnounced they would continue with their technical collaboration with Showa, with Alvaro Bautista being the only MotoGP rider to use the Japanese made suspensions, while the rest of the field uses and pays…

Motori Minarelli workers appeal to Valentino Rossi

23 March, 2020
Valentino Rossi isn't new to receiving requests for help from Italian factory workers who find themselves risking their jobs due to the economic crisis.In 2009 an important Italian newspaper published on their front page an appeal from the Yamaha workers…

The next Toyota Supra – a hybrid ?

23 March, 2020
Auto Express writes about the return of the Toyota Supra expected by 2009. The english magazine seems to expect the next Supra to closely follow the style of the Lexus LF-A, the Lexus super-car that should be on the market…

Casey Stoner in slow motion (w/video)

23 March, 2020
Red Bull has a series of awesome videos dubbed 1000 fps (1,000 frames per second) and their latest is on MotoGP’s Casey Stoner.The Australian isn’t one of the smoothest riders in the world (like Max Biaggi or Jorge Lorenzo) but…

John Hopkins Out for the Rest of the Season

23 March, 2020
To say that John Hopkins in his debut season with Stiggy Racing Honda Team in the WSBK series has been unlucky would be an understatement. Hopkins who replaced Roberto Rolfo the team has been plagued with numerous and serious injuries.…

Ducati Superquadro engine (w/video)

23 March, 2020
Ahead of next month’s EICMA show where Ducati will officially unveil the 1199 Panigale, the Italian manufacturer has decided to whet the appetites of fans by releasing images and a video of the new 90° v-twin engine that will power…