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Motorised mechanism that raises numberplate

23 March, 2020
This week we’ve been looking at fines in Italy for motorcycling infringements. Riding with the number plate up is an old trick used by riders to escape speed cameras - but some have even gone beyond that. A rider, discovered…

Mazda's i-Activsense safety system explained in a video

23 March, 2020
The recently unveiled 2014 Mazda3 has introduced several all-new safety systems under the umbrella known as i-Activsense. These technologies use sensing devices such as milliwave radars and cameras to support the driver in recognizing hazards, avoiding collisions and minimizing damage,…

New Ducati 1199 technology rumours

23 March, 2020
The new Ducati 1199 Superbike - or Ducati Xtreme - is apparently going to depart from Bologna tradition and use a gear-driven camshaft in the place of the previous belt-driven one. The new technology is the kind that Aprilia used…

New BMW GS model caught testing

23 March, 2020
Why are first spy shots always lousy? No matter, because thanks to one of Solomoto’s readers who actually chased this BMW bike on a highway near Tarragona to get this pic, it allows everyone to get a not so great…

Nicky Hayden is a Ducati teaser

23 March, 2020
Probably remembering the time he got scolded by Filippo Preziosi after taking a picture of the Ducati Desmosedici GP10 before it was officially revealed to the world, this time Nicky Hayden, who was back at Borgo Panigale for some more…

SBK USA: Paddock Girls

23 March, 2020
After the double gallery of the paddock girls at the Motomondiale (the paddock girls of the teams and and the testers), we close off with the ladies from the Salt Lake City Superbike.The guys over here say they’re sorry for…

Casey Stoner and Dani Pedrosa on Day 2 at Sepang

23 March, 2020
After missing the first day of testing yesterday due to back problems (something he says he suffers from a couple of times a year since 2003) World Champion Casey Stoner enjoyed good track conditions on his first outing of 2012.…

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…