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MotoGP Estoril: First free practice a washout

18 April, 2020
The first free practice at Estoril this morning was a total washout. Heavy rain and wind and track flooding discouraged all the riders from putting their noses out of their garages, except for Interwetten’s Hiroshi Aoyama who did five very…

Ducati concludes another day of testing at Misano

18 April, 2020
Ducati was back on track today at the Misano circuit for another day of testing, with both factory riders Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden and test rider Franco Battaini who worked on electronics. Despite his still healing hand that caused…

Xavi Fores confirmed to race for BMW Italia

18 April, 2020
Earlier this afternoon we posted the rumor that Javier ‘Xavi’ Fores would replace the retired James Toseland at BMW Italia for the three remaining rounds of the 2011 World Superbike Championship and now this rumor has now been confirmed. Serafino…

Pol Espargaro takes maiden pole position at Silverstone

18 April, 2020
After collecting zero points at Catalunya following the controversial collision with Marc Marquez, Pol Espargaro arrived at Silverstone all fired up and after dominating all three practice sessions, he also took his maiden pole position during today’s Moto2s qualifying at…

More rider quotes from last night's MotoGP FP1

18 April, 2020
The Losail circuit proved one thing right during last night’s MotoGP first free practice, Qatar would be the first circuit where CRT machines would suffer where power and speed is everything and to borrow a phrase from the fantastic and…

Video: Valencia MotoGP 2007 atmosphere

18 April, 2020
We can’t find a better video that shows the atmosphere during the MotoGP round in Valencia, Spain. Have a look at all the guys having fun in the streets. The Spanish really know how to party. Also for 2008 the…

Offroad helmet from Acerbis: the X-Fiber Japp-One

18 April, 2020
Acebis has released its new offroad helmet, the X-Fiber Japp-One with attractive graphics and high protection and comfort. The shell is made from fibreglass and the lining is removable with EPS breathable technology. Other features include a double ring buckle…

Sylvain Guintoli: I'm like wine, I get better with time

18 April, 2020
Sylvain Guintoli will have the tough job of replacing Max Biaggi in Aprilia’s superbike team this season, but the French rider is ready to take on the task and try to defend the heritage that Biaggi left behind at the…

BMW S 1000 RR at Jerez

18 April, 2020
The BMW S 1000RR made a surprise visit during the Jerez MotoGP weekend. The new superbike was being used as safety bike and will be officially unveiled during the Monza round of the World Superbikes May 8th -10th.BMW S 1000RR

Carlos Checa suffers hip fracture, 2013 season over

18 April, 2020
Carlos Checa's 2013 season is over. The former World Superbike champion's year has been marred by poor results, numerous injuries and confidence sapping crashes, and his latest crash during FP1 at Istanbul Park, has left him with a fractured hip,…

Eicma 2008: Ktm pics

18 April, 2020
Here are some shots from the KTM stand at the Eicma show, showing some of the anticipated 2009 models from the company. KTM has an impressive line-up for 2009 including the new 690 Enduro R and the 990 Supermoto R.

WSBK Misano – Stunning Smrz takes Superpole

18 April, 2020
In very cloudy Saturday afternoon at the Misano World Circuit, the Superpole went to a magnificent Jakub Smrz on a satellite Ducati and a record breaking 1.35.435 on the Santamonica track. Guandalini team manager Pierfrancesco “Frankie” Chili, who turned 45…

Harley-Davidson Sportster Iron 883 Italy Special Edition

18 April, 2020
Harley-Davidson introduced its new range of models for the coming year just a while ago, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped paying attention to local markets: in Italy they’ve just unveiled the Sportster Iron 883 Special Edition, a new rendition…

Eicma 2008: new Silver Wing SW-T 400

18 April, 2020
Honda’s elegant Silver Wing 400 is developing for 2009, receiving a new look and updated performance features, increasing its comfort and sophisticated style. If you were looking for a luxury scooter, the Silver Wing could be your answer.The front nose…

Eicma 2008: Suzuki Gemma

18 April, 2020
We had a look at the more outrageous Suzuki scooter models from the Eicma show in Milan, including the Sixteen Footable model, but here we take a closer look at the Gemma.The Suzuki Gemma is a scooter with a futuristic…

Aprilia RSV 4 by vanjey-design

18 April, 2020
We like these creations from vanjey design on the Aprilia RSV 4 - a road version from the French designer. What do you think?

For a Fistful of Tires Mini Movie

18 April, 2020
When I first saw this MotoGP spaghetti western parody directed by Chicco Salimbeni several years ago it was called “Per un Pugno di Copertoni” (For a Fistful of Tires) now they’ve changed the title to the Untouchable, but its the…

Romano Fenati's bizarre crash in FP2 at Misano (w/video)

18 April, 2020
Moto3 rookie Romano Fenati ended up topping the timesheets in 1.49’965 in the final practice session of the day at a very cold and damp Misano. The Team Italia FMI rider pushed Maverick Vinales to second by over a second,…

Vyrus 987 test ride by Tor Sagen

18 April, 2020
“Pure crazy technology” is what appears on the tail of the Vyrus 987 C3 4V and you can’t get more specific than that. This video shows a test ride of the Vyrus from Tor Sagen and the engine sound is…

Brutale On Tour 2009

18 April, 2020
In this quirky and amusing video above (in Italian) you get an invitation to the MV Agusta “Brutale on Tour” event. The event is a chance to try a Brutale 989R or a Brutale 1078RR and see for yourself what…

Chevrolet Camaro Z28 2013: images, specs, prices

18 April, 2020
Yesterday we brought you images of the Chevrolet Camaro SS which we were pretty impressed with, but the Camaro Z28 is clearly a bit crazier and is stealing the show at the 2013 New York International Auto Show.What Chevrolet has…

Casey Stoner opens up on Motegi round

18 April, 2020
During today’s pre-event press conference at Brno, Casey Stoner officially announced that he is to become a father (Congrats to the new daddy-to-be!) stating that the knowing of his wife’s pregnancy may have contributed on his stance on boycotting the…

Lorenzo's Wall

18 April, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo who partecipated in the Monza Rally Show this weekend driving a Fiat Punto Abarth S2000, declared that he doesn’t like the idea of the wall that divided the two Yamaha riders in 2008 will remain standing even in…