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Behind the scenes MotoGP: Assen paddock pics part 2

14 March, 2020
Here’s a second gallery of pics from our ‘behind the scenes‘ work at the MotoGP Assen. It may seem strange to say, but it’s actually a lot of fun to wander around the paddock. The MotoGP, apart from anyone wearing…

Marc Marquez dominates day 2 of Austin MotoGP test

14 March, 2020
Marc Marquez is certainly enjoying the Circuit of the Americas. The Repsol Honda rookie was the first out on track this morning - everyone waited until the track temperature was warmer - immediately posting a 2’04.836 just a few tenths…

Ben Spies to ride at Sepang GP

14 March, 2020
There was some doubt whether Ben Spies would be able to ride in this weekend’s MotoGP race at Sepang following his highspeed crash during qualifying at Phillip Island which ruled him out out of the Australian race, but the Yamaha…

Texas GP is a now official

14 March, 2020
The Texas/Austin GP has been finally confirmed for the 2013 season. The event will be held at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA) and will be held on April 21st, 2013 and it will be the third round of the…

Akrapovic celebrates 20th anniversary with new range

14 March, 2020
Slovenia’s Akrapovic celebrates its 20 years of history with the launch of its 2012 range, which will feature a number of special and limited editions. The renowned exhaust system manufacturer founded by former racer Igor Akrapovic begun producing high-performance sports…

Ninja Underground Video

14 March, 2020
From Kawasaki’s YouTube channel this fancy promo video trailer to announce their new Ninja Underground website that’s still under construction.

Rizla Suzuki and Troy Lee Designs Team Up

14 March, 2020
Rizla Suzuki will be getting a make-over this season, because they have teamed up with American design icon Troy Lee.Troy Lee and his team of designers will be re-designing Rizla Suzuki’s livery, Loris Capirossi’s and Alvaro Bautista’s leathers and will…

BMW Motorrad experiments with after image effect

14 March, 2020
With some advertising money to waste, BMW Motorrad did this odd experiment using after image effect (subliminal advertising) for their S1000 RR. The video is very interesting and explains how this whole image effect works and what’s pretty scary is…

Danny Kent joins Tech3 Moto2 team

14 March, 2020
Tech3 boss Herve Poncharal certainly loves English speaking riders. His 2013 MotoGP squad will be all British, with Cal Crutchlow and Bradley Smith and his 2013 Moto2 team line-up will see two talented rookies take their place on the Moto2…

Even the Best can Bin It

14 March, 2020
Niall Mackenzie was one Britain’s most successful GP motorcycle racer and partecipated in the 500cc World Championship and later went on to three successive British Superbike Championships, from 1996 to 1998 on a Yamaha. Mackenzie is currently a Road test…

2010 Kawasaki Z1000 new pics

14 March, 2020
The 2010 Kawasaki Z1000 has a new engine and chassis, and is proving to be one of the more curious models out for next year. The Z1000 has a new four cylinder motor capable of 138 hp at 9,600 rpm…

Derbi Boulevard 50 2T and 125 4T 2009

14 March, 2020
Derbi has re-done its Boulevard scooter to keep up with the needs of city traffic riders and increase its versatility on urban roads. The new Boulevard has some significant modifications and new look at the front with updated headlights, and…

Joey Dunlop: the TT wins DVD to be released

14 March, 2020
I can imagine what you significant other might think of this request for a present, but here you have it: there are plans to release a full DVD pack of Joey Dunlop’s Tourist Trophy wins. After 26 wins, I don’t…

Motorland Aragon Promo for MotoGP Round

14 March, 2020
Check out this promo video by the Motorland Aragon circuit to promote the 13th round of this year’s MotoGP championship. The Spanish track located near Alcañiz, has a five-year deal with Dorna as a reserve circuit and is replacing Balatonring…

Althea Racing to field Aprilia machinery in 2013

14 March, 2020
When World Superbike team Althea Racing couldn’t reach an agreement to continue with Ducati, team owner Genesio Bevilacqua needed to find a new partner in order to continue in World Superbikes and after discussions with both BMW and Aprilia, the…

BMW's 2012 Christmas video

14 March, 2020
BMW Motorrad has decided to forgo the usual Christmas e-cards and for this year’s season greetings has released this video of the newest S1000RR in the HP4 verson and one of their TwinPower Turbo M6 Coupé’s breaking out of two…

Biondi by Superauto accessories for the Kawasaki ER-6n 2009

14 March, 2020
“Biondi by Superauto” has on offer these two accessories for the Kawasaki ER-6n 2009.The “Guest” windshield and cover is available in dark smoky black design and can be assembled with the included assembly kit and without any changes to the…

Ducati reveals GP12 livery online

14 March, 2020
Following all the hype regarding the presentation of Ducati’s GP12s new livery, 96,000 people according to Ducati’s president Gabriele Del Torchio ended up watching today’s live presentation on TIM’s Facebook page of the Desmosedici GP12 from the Ducati Auditorium at…

Fiat Yamaha Estoril GP Livery

14 March, 2020
The Fiat Yamaha team will be sporting a new livery for the Estoril GP. This elegant gray livery, that Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo will have on their bikes this weekend, looks similar to Team Scot’s colours, but it’s Fiat’s…

Jorge Lorenzo does it Gangnam Style and Michael Jackson style

14 March, 2020
Flying directly from Phillip Island where he won the 2012 MotoGP World Championship title, Jorge Lorenzo was the star of the evening (he also attended Yamaha’s Racing Academy) in the Meet n Greet Gala Dinner event at Hotel Mercure Jakarta…

London Bikers Continue Parking Fee Protest (w/video)

14 March, 2020
London motorcyclists are continuing their 18 month protest against the Westminster City Council in London against parking taxes that was imposed on them.After being ignored and their protests completely unlistened to, the protesters have now upped their demonstrations from once…