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2010 Bol d'Or won by Suzuki SERT Team (w/video)

14 March, 2020
Of 57 teams that took part in this weekend’s 74th edition of the Bol d’Or endurance race only 22 teams made it across the finish line 24 hours later, with the Suzuki Endurance Racing Team (SERT) taking the victory ahead…

Makoto Tamada to take part in Suzuka 8 Hours

14 March, 2020
Makoto Tamada literally disappeared from this year’s international racing scene after subbing for Roland Resch in the WSBK Portimao round for Reitwagen BMW Team andwhen his Italian ghost team Pro Ride, due to sponsor difficulties and funding didn’t show up…

WSBK: Alstare Suzuki's Batta says 2011 is going to be rough

14 March, 2020
Alstare Suzuki’s team manager Francis Batta doesn’t like to sugar coat his words and give you politically correct statements. In his latest interview with Motosprint magazine, the Belgium manager is worried about the economic crisis that’s already taking its toll…

Road tests: Aprilia Dorsoduro, part two

14 March, 2020
The name Dorsoduro (literally hard back or more liberally strong spine), is already a clue as to why this Aprilia fascinates and makes you feel like a real rider. And this Dorsoduro test ride, after part one, will be an…

Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid: new video released

14 March, 2020
German manufacturer Porsche has released a new video starring its recently unveiled 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid, a model that the Stuttgart-based manufacturer says will set new standards in efficiency, performance and operating convenience.The hybrid Panamera far exceeds the driving…

New model Saxon Henchman available in Europe

14 March, 2020
Saxon is launching a new model in Europe, the Henchman, which combines the look of a classic bike with new technology.The Henchman is built with a 1566cc S&S engine, a 200 rear tyre, six speed transmission and a spring seat.…

Motorcycle gear Scorpion helmets Exo collection

14 March, 2020
Oh, do we like this new helmet from the 2011 Scorpion Exo collection. The new full-face helmet is called the Exo-1000 Air and is made to be light, strong and practical, with plenty of technology thrown in, too. The new…

MotoGP Valencia: review from the top three riders

14 March, 2020
Casey Stoner, Dani Pedrosa and Valentino Rossi have given heir review of the last MotoGP race for this year. The Valencia race was unpredictable because of the weather conditions on Friday and Saturday and a fourth row starting position for…

Moto Guzzi Aquila Nera black range

14 March, 2020
Moto Guzzi has presented its Aquila Nera total black range for its most successful models: the Moto Guzzi California, the Nevada and the Bellagio 940. The all-black Moto Guzzi models are aggressive, sporty but elegant in style and if you…

Philip Morris cancels 2014 Wrooom F1 and Ducati MotoGP Meeting

14 March, 2020
There were already speculation that Ducati’s main sponsor, Philip Morris International (Marlboro) was hesitating in renewing their sponsorship with the factory team, and the fact that the tobacco company has decided to cancel the annual Wroom Ski Meeting next year,…

Italian motorcycles Franco Lambertini engine design

14 March, 2020
It’s only when you delve into history like this that you realise what a shame it is that a company like Moto Morini is closing. This photo of the Morini Deltabox (which looks like it’s scanned from a magazine, but…

2010 Yamaha T-Max in white

14 March, 2020
The Yamaha T-Max is turning ten and Yamaha has created a T-Max 500 White for 2010 to honour the occasion. The maxi-scooter was a revolution for touring scooters in the two-wheel world, combining a mix of technology and comfort that…

Video: More stuff from the Ducati-Ferrari 2011 Vrooom

14 March, 2020
We promise this is very last you’ll be hearing about this year’s 2011 Ducati and Ferrari Vrooom event, but we couldn’t let you miss seeing this last video that sums up the entire week’s activities, with some behind the scenes…

Karel Abraham in doubt for Silverstone GP

14 March, 2020
Karel Abraham’s start to his second season in MotoGP has been full of annoying injuries that has hampered the Czech rider so far. A shoulder injury picked up at Jerez and then a strained back and neck at Estoril has…

WSBK Phillip Island Video Highlights

14 March, 2020
If you were unlucky enough to have missed today’s first round of the World Superbike races at Phillip Island, here’s two videos with the highlights of both races full of spills, thrills and one of hottest finishes since Monza 1999…

MotoGP Phillip Island: Rossi second after Stoner

14 March, 2020
Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi recoverd from his crash from yesterday and started the Phillip Island MotoGP race in the fourth row and finished second after Ducati rider Casey Stoner. Valentino’s team-mate Jorge Lorenzo took a fourth place after a strong…

Sachsenring wants back on 2012 MotoGP calendar

14 March, 2020
When the FIM released the 2012 MotoGP provisional calendar, a German GP event was listed for July 8th, however the popular Sachsenring venue wasn’t even mentioned, as Dorna and the event organizer ADAC, were was still in deep negotiations following…

Motegi MotoGP Preview

14 March, 2020
The MotoGP PR machine is starting to crank up for the Polini Grand Prix of Japan at the Motegi circuit. Here’s what some of the riders have to say:Rizla Suzuki - Loris Capirossi: “After what happened in Qatar, we now…

Video: Max Biaggi at the Aprila RSV4 prensentation

14 March, 2020
Max Biaggi was present at the official presentation in Rome of the new Aprilia RSV4. Max is expecting much from the new Aprilia he will use in World Superbike next year. It will be the first year the bike will…

Moto Guzzi Norge 1200 from the Italian police

14 March, 2020
On display at the Bologna motor show, is the Polizia di Stato stand, or the Italian police stand, with a couple of lovely examples on show, including material on safe driving, road legislation etc.The famous police Lamborghini Gallardo LP 560…

Alex de Angelis confirmed with JiR Racing

14 March, 2020
Alex de Angelis has finally penned his deal with JiR Racing team and will continue to ride the Motobi bike in 2011.The Sammarinese can be placed on our 2010 horrid season list, at least for three quarters of the season.…