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You can sell anything with a Ducati and a hot babe

19 March, 2020
TV commercials for motorcycles, at least in Italy, are usually broadcasted before and during the races and pretty scarce for the rest of time - musn’t disturb the mainstream audiences with those ‘dangerous’ machines, scooters included - but if you…

Stefan Bradl vs Alex Hofmann at Hockenheimring (w/video)

19 March, 2020
Take Moto2 points leader Stefan Bradl (2nd at Misano) and soon-to-be MotoGP rider, and pit him against and former MotoGP racer turned TV commentator/Aprilia test rider Alex Hofmann and you’ve got a fun day at the Hockenheimring. Bradl’s on a…

EU approves Ducati acquisition by Audi

19 March, 2020
It was just a matter of legal pro-forma but the European Union has granted approval of Audi‘s acquisition of Ducati.The purchase of the Italian motorcycle manufacturer was announced on April 18th, but the deal was subject to examination by anti-trust…

Promo video Yamaha XJ6

19 March, 2020
This is the official promo video of the Yamaha XJ6 naked, Yamaha’s weapon in the naked segment. For more information on 2009 models, you can find details on Yamaha’s XJ6 diversion model and technical specs here.

Ducati to organize send off event for season opener

19 March, 2020
If you’re going to be in Italy and precisely near Bologna on March 4th, why not attend the big send off event that Ducati and the Bologna city hall are organizing for the Ducati MotoGP team?The event is going to…

Suzuki GSX1250FA 2010

19 March, 2020
Here are pics of the Suzuki GSX1250FA 2010 model year, built to be a very versatile bike for both weekend cruising and daily office-going. We like what we see with this very versatile model with a distinct sports style combined…

Honda HRC raises its prices

19 March, 2020
In these past few years we’ve heard that satellite teams in MotoGP are struggling to make ends meet and with the global economic woes we’ve seen a team like Kawasaki pull out of MotoGP, Scot Racing dump Yuki Takahashi with…

No buyers for Moto Morini

19 March, 2020
Yesterday’s public bankruptcy auction in Bologna to acquire Moto Morini and put it back into business went down another black hole, with no offers being made.The Italian motorcycle manufacturer first went into voluntary liquidation, with Paolo Berlusconi offering to buy…

Dyablex helmets: X-Celerate sports style

19 March, 2020
Dyablex has released its sports helmet called X-Celerate. The various colours and design are modern and clean, and the visor has a nice look too, as it closes around the shell, giving a refined style.The shell is polycarbon and the…

Kia Cee'd based MPV 3: spy shots

19 March, 2020
From the beginning of 2013 Kia will market a new medium-size MPV and to confirm this there are these spy shots which have been taken during a test carried on the vehicle on snowy ground. The Kia Cee’d based MPV…

Ducati and Piaggio to merge?

19 March, 2020
New from Italy indicates that the two big Italian manufacturers of Ducati and Piaggio could merge. Ducati needs no introduction, while Piaggio is the parent company of Vespa and Moto Guzzi, as well as it manufacturing scooters under its own…

Eicma 2008: KTM 990 Adventure R

19 March, 2020
After the success of the S versions over recent years, from next spring, KTM’s range will be enriched with a new model, the KTM990 Adventure R. Compared to the standard model, the novelties from this bike are important in both…

2013 Moscow: Davide Giugliano takes maiden pole position

19 March, 2020
After two damp sessions, this afternoon’s World Superbike session at the Moscow Raceway was fortunately dry so the riders could use their slick tires and not the hated intermediate ones.Tom Sykes seemed to be on his way on taking his…

Marco Simoncelli promos Honda's CR-Z hybrid car

19 March, 2020
We once said that Honda had something for Marco Simoncelli, and this time the Japanese manufacturer has appointed him their Italian testimonial for their CR-Z 6-speed manual transmission hybrid sports car, despite the fact that he’s already has had his…

Royal Enfield Bullet Classic 500

19 March, 2020
The Enfield Bullet was created in 1932 and has been the longest running motorcycle that ever saw production. This year, in occasion of its 76th birthday, a new model has emerged - the Enfield Bullet Classic, in vintage style.This motorcycle…

Elena Rosell to get a full time ride in Moto2 with QMMF

19 March, 2020
Elena Rosell was the apple of discord between Sito Pons and Aspar Martinez, after Martinez decided to field the 25-year old as a replacement rider for injured Julian Simon during the Assen GP. Her Moto2 debut was disastrous as she…

Italian Minibike Motard Championship 2008

19 March, 2020
The Motard FMI Italian Minibike Championship will start on Sunday, March 23 and will be organized by FXaction. The first race of the season will occur at the “Dino Ferrari” drome in Fermo (AP) and over 80 riders from across…

Spanish royalty meets GP royalty

19 March, 2020
After receiving the 2010 Don Felipe de Borbón prize for the best sportsperson of the year and the best sportsperson under 18 last week by the Spanish Royal family, Jorge Lorenzo and Marc Marquez, with the addition of Toni Elias…

Loris Capirossi undergoes arm surgery

19 March, 2020
MotoGP veteran Loris Capirossi has undergone surgery on his right arm on Wednesday according to Sportmediaset.The Pramac Ducati rider was clipped by team mate Randy de Puniet on the first lap of the Qatar race, and then had to retire…

WSS 2013, Imola: Sofuoglu wins ahead of Lowes

19 March, 2020
Reigning Champion Kenan Sofuoglu (Mahi Racing Team India Kawasaki) has won today the World Supersport race at Imola. The Turkish star led the entire second part of the race, that was shortened to 14 laps after some technical problem occurred…

WSBK Valencia QP 1: Carlos Checa Continues to Lead

19 March, 2020
Homeboy Carlos Checa continued his domination on the Valencia race track during the QP1 session. The Spaniard was again the leader, that saw not only six Ducati’s in the top ten, but three privateer Ducati riders taking the three top…