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LCR Mechanics go to school in Japan

23 April, 2020
Before the start of any MotoGP racing season, pit crews are sent to the manufacturers to learn about the inner workings of the new season’s bikes, that included assembling, set-up and maintenance.During the Wrooom event, Ducati’s MotoGP mechanics led by…

Official pics of the Maserati GranTurismo S automatic

23 April, 2020
Forget the automatic transmission and check out the white paint work on this Maserati GranTurismo S! We gave you details of the GranTurismo S in automatic yesterday, and here are the first official photos of the coupé from Modena in…

Motorcycle movies Batpod Catwoman

23 April, 2020
There is some discussion in this video at the beginning as to whether the girl onboard the Batpod is Anne Hathaway or not, but we reckon probably not. The new Batman film - The Dark Knight Rises - will feature…

Two-wheel soccer? Moto football? You'd better believe it…

23 April, 2020
Motoball de Neuville-de-Poitou (86)Uploaded from falcao86Our Giorgiogass discovered this crazy video, which of all the sports we’ve seen, this is last we could have imagined. Soccer, hockey, polo…you name it, but this “moto football” is totally nuts!It appears that this…

Nicky Hayden undergoes carpal tunnel surgery

23 April, 2020
MotoGP test ban time is when all the riders fix themselves up with major or minor surgery that they’ve put off during the racing season and now it’s Nicky Hayden’s turn.Yesterday, the Ducati rider underwent carpal tunnel surgery on his…

2011 Provisional World Superbike and Supersport entry lists

23 April, 2020
The FIM has been very busy today, because they’ve not only released the Grand Prix 2011 entry lists, they’ve also released the World Superbike and Supersport lists.Giving it the once over, World Superbikes has just 20 riders with one still…

First bike friendly gas station opens

23 April, 2020
France’s first motorcycle friendly gas station has opened with motorcycles and scooters more and more popular. Traffic jams, high fuel prices: we all know the deal.Total, the French oil company, understands this problem and recently opened the first gas station…

Thank-you Casey from Ducati

23 April, 2020
While Ducati will be getting Valentino Rossi next year and making an Italian marketing dream come true, the manufacturer hasn’t forgetten what Casey Stoner has done for the marque in MotoGP racing in these last three years and before his…

8th Women's Motorcycle Meeting

23 April, 2020
8th Motocicliste Meeting: female motorcycling.On september 27th and 28th in the middle of Tuscany, at Polcanto-Mugello in Italy a very special event will take place. The 8th edition this year from the “motocicliste meeting”.It’s the biggest event in the European…

Arnault and Frère looking at Aston Martin ?

23 April, 2020
It seems that billionaires Bernard Arnault and Albert Frère are looking into making a joint bid on Aston Martin, according to the Financial Times.Arnault is the first shareholder and CEO in LVMH (Louis Vuitton - Moët Hennessy), one of the…

Kawasaki WSBK and Supersport teams testing at Valencia

23 April, 2020
While BMW, Aprilia and Crescent Suzuki are at Portimao for a three day test session, away from prying eyes and displaying only carbon bodywork, Kawasaki’s World Superbike and Supersport teams were testing at Valencia yesterday.Confirmed riders Tom Sykes and Joan…

Alvaro Bautista breaks femur in Qatar FP3 practice

23 April, 2020
We won’t be following Alvaro Bautista in this weekend’s Qatar GP. The sole Suzuki rider had a massive highside during the third free practice session at turn 15 and was stretchered out, now the unfortunate news coming for Losail is…

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…