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Skiing Behind a Motorcycle (w/video)

23 April, 2020
Watch what Gary Rothwell can do behind his specially prepared Suzuki Hayabusa GSX 1300R. The English stunt rider wearing custom boots with 2mm titanium slider soles hit the speed of 251,54 km/h to break another of those strange Guinness World…

Leon Haslam heading to Honda Superbike team?

23 April, 2020
With BMW Motorrad team to downsize and merge with BMW Italia next season, and Ben Spies tipped to join Marco Melandri in the team, (the Italian isn’t exactly jumping with joy at the prospect - and has already said he…

Aprilia RSV4 Tuono?

23 April, 2020
The new Aprilia RSV4 Factory has just hit the markets worldwide and concept designer Luca Bar has created this new naked version based on the motorcycle. Gossip also has it that Aprilia is actually thinking of launching a naked by…

Is Valentino Rossi back after Sachsenring performance?

23 April, 2020
We had to put the question to you guys: after Valentino Rossi’s impressive performance at the Sachsenring MotoGP after his Mugello injury, can we say that the Italian is back not only riding but also contending for the podium? It’s…

FB Corse Not Ready to Debut in Qatar

23 April, 2020
It was a crucial day for FB Corse today at Valencia, they were to find out if they could get permission from Dorna’s Franco Uncini to compete in this year’s MotoGP season after undergoing a timing test and examined for…

Custom motorcycles Frisco Bobber

23 April, 2020
Charlie Stockwell from Warr’s Harley-Davidson has finally finished the work started back in 1996 with the Frisco Bobber. The custom bike has had an awfully long period of development - something you wouldn’t expect from a guy who’s just 31…

Jorge Lorenzo reveals his #1 logo

23 April, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo has just revealed through his Facebook page the #1 he’ll be using this year on his Yamaha M1. The design chosen is a combination his initials that form #1 and a star that symbolizes his first MotoGP championship…

Knee to the asphalt: Ducati Streetfighter S

23 April, 2020
We have to give our compliments to the Franch test rider from Moto Revue in his test of the Ducati Streetfighter S, best bike for 2009. Have a look at the lean this guy gets! He’s almost on a par…

Bridgestone celebrates 100 MotoGP victories with special video

23 April, 2020
Bridgestone celebrated its 100th victory in MotoGP during the Misano GP and have released this special video to mark the event. You’ll get to see interviews a with current MotoGP stars like Valentino Rossi, Casey Stoner, Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa,…

Openroad, maxienduro Ducati?

23 April, 2020
Openroad could be the name of the new possible maxi-enduro Ducati, InfoMotori has reported. Enduro and maxienduro have come back in fashion after the success of the BMW R 1200 GS, and projected sales for the new F 800 GS,…

Jorge Lorenzo finishes 24th in car endurance race

23 April, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo took off his motorcycle leathers this weekend and donned his driver’s ones to take part in the Copa de España de Resistencia, a car endurance race with a Fiat 500 Abarth Assetto Corse at the Catalunya race track.The…

Edo Competition reinterprets the Gallardo Superleggera

23 April, 2020
After the Murciélago LP640, Edo Competition has returned to Lamborghini, falling intoa very unusual version of the Gallardo Superleggera, which has become the swan song for this model’s restyling.Thanks to some changes in the air-box and catalyser, in addition to…

Gabriele del Torchio: "2011 was a record year for Ducati"

23 April, 2020
Gabriele Del Torchio, President of Ducati Motor Holding confirmed once again that 2011 was record year for the Italian manufacturer during yesterday’s press conference at the Wrooom event.“We’ve grown 21,5%,” said Del Torchio. “These numbers are consolidated and we’ve done…

Mercedes C 63 AMG Estate – official press release

23 April, 2020
Mercedes-Benz has (finally) announced the C 63 AMG Estate which will be shown in Frankfurt. It has also released 7 high resolution images of its new super-sports station wagon.As anticipated, the Mercedes C 63 AMG Estate features the 6.2-liters V8…

Acerbis motorcycle accessories

23 April, 2020
There’s nothing like seeing Stefan Everts do the equivalent of an offroad motorcycle jam session in an old warehouse to advertise the new 2012 Acerbis offroad range. The clothing range includes boots, helmets, gloves, various body protection and casual lifestyle…

Mini Countryman Italy's upmarket Fiat Panda?

23 April, 2020
The Mini Countryman was out to seek new buyers and it certainly got a few in Italy, of all countries. The Italian market can boast the biggest sales figures in Europe so far for the Countryman and we’ve seen a…

John Hopkins: I don't have osteoporosis

23 April, 2020
A familiar face was seen at the Sachsenring paddock this weekend, former MotoGP rider John Hopkins showed up with his wife Ashleigh at the Alpinestars hospitality.Answering questions regarding speculation that he may skip the WSBK round at Brno due to…

On-board video at the 2011 Red Bull New Year's Eve jump

23 April, 2020
We’ve already seen the video of Robbie Maddison’s and Levi LaVallee’s jumps at this year’s 2011 Red Bull: New Year. No Limits that took place at San Diego’s Embarcadero, with LaVallee breaking the record, while Maddison came up short, but…

Aerox Team Yamaha Race Replica 2008

23 April, 2020
Yamaha presents its new Aerox Team Yamaha Race Replica: a scooter equipped with a 50cc engine, two-stroke and liquid cooled that gets going straight away. It’s a light scooter with a rigid chassis and 12-inch wheels. The suspension has an…

Suzuki GSX-R 600 P3 Unlimited: queen of the Nurburgring

23 April, 2020
Some incredible figures have emerged that might create some jealousy amongst MV Agusta fans, but it appears that a Suzuki GSX-R 600 K7 goes faster than an MV Agusta F4 312 R. The test carried out on the Nurburgring was…

Sylvain Guintoli to ride an Aprilia next season?

23 April, 2020
Sylvain Guintoli was ready to replace John Hopkins in Fixi Crescent Suzuki next season - they actually signed a final contract at Magny Cours - however the French rider has turned around and reneged on his commitment, seemingly having gotten…

MotoGP Misano: Jorge Lorenzo heads FP2

23 April, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo shouldn’t have worried to much after the first free practice at Misano, because the Spaniard was amost a second faster in this morning’s session hitting the top of the charts with a best time of 1′34″627, and dipping…