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2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré video

18 April, 2020
You’d be forgiven for thinking that the 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré is a new feature in a Lord of the Rings sequel set in Africa, with the above video announcing “The Lord of Yamaha Adventures”. The video has some lovely…

Ryan Capes 316 foot Ramp to Ramp World Record Jump

18 April, 2020
People walked away slot machines and blackjack tables at the Grand Sierra Nevada Resort and Casino in Reno on September 26th to watch Ryan Capes break the Ramp-to-Ramp World Record Jump. He first jumped 287 feet, but wasn’t satisfied because…

Jorge Lorenzo vs Mick Doohan vs Sebastian Vettel in ROC

18 April, 2020
This upcoming weekend (December 14-16) at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium, the 25th edition of the Race of Champions (ROC) will be held which brings together the world’s greatest drivers, past and present from various motorsports main disciplines – including Formula 1,…

South Africa to support riders in World Superbike series

18 April, 2020
Motorsport South Africa wants to send their riders to race internationally and have decided that the FIM Superbike World Championship would be the perfect series.The MSA is the motorsports controlling body and its CEO Francois Pretorious has an ambitious project:…

Porsche 911 GT3 Cup

18 April, 2020
Porsche is preparing for the 2011 race season with this Porsche 911 GT3 Cup, the new version of its race car based on the GT3 RS and which has been around since 1998. In that time it has sold 1,400…

Motogp Misano – Rossi Dominates in Home Race

18 April, 2020
It was a field of waving yellow flags and hats that welcomed Valentino Rossi who won his 6th race and the 13th round of the MotoGP championship at the Misano GP.The opening lap of race was marred by Alex DeAngelis…

Motorcycle Doggie Box w/video

18 April, 2020
If you have a small dog that you want to take with you on your motorcycle, you could copy what this English pizza delivery man thought up to take his a Coton de Tulear, that goes by the name of…

Tucson Superleggera BT550

18 April, 2020
The 550cc engine of the Aprilia SXV and RXV is a real technical gem - light and powerful. So why let it enjoy itself only on the offroad?Here’s why Tucson has decided to render a track version of this bike,…

Chris Pfeiffer BMW F800R Replica

18 April, 2020
Hendrik von Kuenheim, BMW Motorrad President, has kept his promise when he declared last November that BMW was evaluating the possibility of commercialising the F800 R Chris Pfeiffer Edition that was presented to the public at the Eicma in Milan.…

Max Biaggi to test the Ducati GP13 at Mugello

18 April, 2020
This upcoming Thursday and Friday, Ducati riders will be back on track at the Mugello circuit for a private test to prepare for the Catalunya GP in two weeks time.Besides the contracted riders and Michele Pirro who will be filling…

Honda TT Legends team ready for the Bol D'Or

18 April, 2020
The Honda TT Legends team has completed its pre-season testing at the Magny Cours circuit in view of the first round of the 2012 Endurance World Championship, which will begin the next 14th and 15th of Apri with the famous…

BQR CRT to race under Avintia Racing banner

18 April, 2020
By Queroseno Racing(BQR) has confirmed that they’ll be entering the 2012 MotoGP championship under the Avintia Racing banner and will be fielding two FTR-Kawasaki CRTs.BQR team owner Raúl Romero who is also Avintia Racing’s team manager, has decided to promote…

Ducati Hypermotard 796 onboard video

18 April, 2020
Here’s Tor Sagen again, this time with the onboard video of the new Ducati Hypermotard 796. Check out his exploits on the Moto Morini Granpasso 1200 and the new MV Agusta 2010 Brutale. We’ll be bringing you more details and…

Marc Marquez leads Misano FP4 despite crash

18 April, 2020
The fourth and final practice session at Misano ahead of qualifying, saw Marc Marquez still on top of the timesheets, but the Repsol Honda rookie also crashed out in highspeed lowside at turn 13 while he was trying to close…

Motorcycle concepts design

18 April, 2020
This Easyrider motorcycle concept has been developed by bike designer Roberto Vernile in collaboration with Aprilia, and is a new concept based on the theme of personalisation and characteristic design. The Easyrider concept is designed to be a production bike…

New Derbi Boulevard 2009: 50cc 2T and 125cc 4T

18 April, 2020
Derbi has presented its new Buolevard range for 2009 in 50cc 2T and 125cc 4T versions. The agile scooters are adapted to both a young public, and adults who need something small and zippy for the city.The 12 inch wheels…

Ferrari F12berlinetta finally unveiled

18 April, 2020
Today is one of those days when the whole automotive indusrty just stops and takes notice. Today is the day that sees the launch of the brand new Ferrari F12berlinetta, the new, unbelievable V12 sportscar from the legendary Italian manufacturer…

Alfa Milano debut postponed, possible name change

18 April, 2020
Last minute controversy surrounds the Alfa Milano debut, scheduled for today, with the date being changed and a possible name change in the works. The controversy over the name arises from tension between Alfa Romeo and its Milanese workers, who…

Ducati Diavel shows up in italian stores. Pictures

18 April, 2020
The Ducati Diavel is ignoring the skepticism of Italian Ducati fans and has turned up in some swanky Mercedes stores across the country. None other than Milan’s Vittorio Emanuele gallery is home to the Diavel, which is also housed in…

The secret life of bikers: hibernation video

18 April, 2020
This amusing video uses a nature documentary format to satirise the ’secret life of bikers’. The only thing missing is commentary by David Attenborough, although the guy speaking comes close. This particular episode is about the hibernation of the biker…

Metzeler Day 2008

18 April, 2020
Metzeler is organising again for 2008 a national event in Italy. The Metzeler Day will take place on the Misano track the 5th and 6th of April and will be a good occasion to race with Racetec’s performance tyres -…