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Unions blame Valentino Rossi for Ducati Soap War

21 March, 2020
If you’ve ordered a Ducati from your local dealer and still haven’t received it, you may want to put the blame on future Ducati rider Valentino Rossi for the delivery delay.This absurd story is currently happening at the Ducati factory…

WSBK Monza: Wire tap exposes pre-existent asphalt problems

21 March, 2020
We have already mentioned that the Monza Circuit and the World Superbike’s 4th round debacle is being investigated by the Italian authorities for safety violations during the weekend in a still larger investigation that includes bid rigging, presumed tax fraud…

Stelvio International Motorcycle Meet 2008

21 March, 2020
The 33rd edition of the Motoraduno Stelvio International 2008 will take place from July 3 to 6 at the Sondalo Pass at Stelvio. The meet is one event that doesn’t require a booking.On the official site, www.motoraduno-stelviointernational.com, you can find…

World Tour Stunt Riding by Chris Pfeiffer

21 March, 2020
Stunt rider Chris Pfeiffer is heading on a world tour with Red Bull and the first stop was the city of Colombo in Sri Lanka, where he delighted the crowds with burn outs, wheelies and stoppies.We all know Pfeiffer is…

MotoGP Mugello – Rider Quotes after Qualifying

21 March, 2020
Today’s qualifying at the Mugello had it’s ups and its downs and you can find out why from the rider’s had to say after the session. Dani Pedrosa - 1st“It’s great to be on pole here and we’ve been working…

Roland Sands and Nitro Circus II (w/video)

21 March, 2020
Roland Sands, besides being a one of the great custom bike builders also likes to ride his own creations and here he is, with members of his crew having fun jumping, wheeling and doing stoppies along the LA drainage system…

New KTM 450 Rally and Cyril Despres: video

21 March, 2020
The KTM 450 Rally is KTM’s response to changes which initially threatened to stall its 10-year dominance of the Dakar rally. While Aprilia proved in the last edition that it knows how to build a competitive 450cc bike with its…

Kawasaki stand at the 2012 Verona Motor Bike Expo

21 March, 2020
One of the most lively stands at the 2012 Motor Bike Expo in Verona is Kawasaki’s, which brought its full line up at the event in Verona as well as some ’special gusts’, such as the customized W800 by Angel…

2009 Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star cruiser

21 March, 2020
The new Yamaha XVS950A Midnight Star should renew the field of cruisers under 1000cc, with a classic but modern style. This is a model aimed at riders who like the solidity of a cruiser and the ponderous twin cylinder V…

Honda Gold Wing touring

21 March, 2020
The Honda Gold Wing has now made history as the world’s greatest (and biggest) motorcycle touring model. The first Goldwing to be released was the Honda GL1000 and it had already established itself as the biggest, most comfortable kilometre-going tourer…

WSBK Phillip Island test: Carlos Checa fastest on Day 2

21 March, 2020
Today’s second day of World Superbike private testing at Phillip Island saw lap times drop considerably for all the riders, and leading the top of the Day 2 timesheets was reigning World Champion Carlos Checa who set the best unofficial…

Pol Espargaro fastest at Valencia Moto2 test

21 March, 2020
Eighteen riders took part in Moto2 testing at Valencia, and the surprise of the first day of testing was newly signed Pons Racing rider Pol Espargaro, who ended up being the fastest rider, setting an unofficial best lap on of…

CRT's don't interest Casey Stoner

21 March, 2020
With Dorna veering heavily away from the classical prototypes that have been the story of MotoGP racing so far and pushing to pump up the dwindling grid with CRT’s and eventually have them completly take over the series as soon…

Fabrizio fastest in Day 1 Testing at Imola

21 March, 2020
Xerox Ducati’s Michel Fabrizio headed the top of chart in today’s first day of testing at the Imola edging out Ben Spies by 0.098 seconds in the final minutes of the test. Spies putting in 62 laps against Fabrizio’s 48…

Piaggio Vespa GTS 300 Super – details and pics

21 March, 2020
As we had anticipated the new Vespa GTS 300 Super has been revealed and in addition to our little test run, below are some of the official details and photos. “A Vespa is a Vespa” - a timeless definition and…

New Ducati logo presented

21 March, 2020
A historic moment in the Ducati company has occurred with the design of a new logo. The new emblem has kept the red Ducati colour, but reflects a heart-shape, showing passion for, and dedication to, the Ducati brand.Managing Director, Gabriele…

Mick Doohan and Motorcycle Safety (w/video)

21 March, 2020
Here’s another motorcycle safety video from Australia and very original because it uses MotoGP footage (hopefully Dorna gave their permission) and has The Thunder from Down Under, Mick Doohan who is already involved in SMART (Safer Motorcycle Advanced Rider Training)…

Recall for Kawasaki Z1000 2010

21 March, 2020
Kawasaki has issued a recall of its 2010 Z1000 models, both the standard and ABS models, due to a problem with brake hydraulics. Owners are encouraged to get their bikes checked, with the problem being specifically that the brake hose…