Suzuki V-Strom accessories
The new Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS gets a series of top-end accessories to go with it, and as we found out in our V-Strom test, the new bike is quite a flexible model which will lend itself to different types…
Epic Win: on one wheel at 150 km/h… on ice / video
Today’s Epic Win video comes from Wisconsin, US, where local rider Ryan Suchanek has set a new record that got duly registered by the Guinness Book of Records. The attempt took place on the 5th February at Lake Koshkonong, the…
Chris Vermeulen on Jerez 2009 Test
On completion of the final official Moto GP test of 2009 find out what progress Vermeulen and Suzuki have made in preparation for the start of the season on April 12th.
Moto3 World Champion Sandro Cortese gets hometown celebration (w/video)
Red Bull, partnered by KTM on Saturday staged a big welcome home party for Sandro Cortese, the first ever Moto3 GP World Champion. The tiny German town of Berkheim (population 2500) came alive as Sandro’s fans poured in to swell…
Valentino Rossi goes to court against former accountancy firm
2007 was an annus horribilis for Valentino Rossi, not only did the former World Champion get his butt kicked by Casey Stoner, but the Italian tax man was after him and smeared his name across the news for days for…
Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies have tire woes at Sachsenring
Jorge Lorenzo inherited second place after Casey Stoner crashed out of second place in today’s MotoGP race at Sachsenring, but the Spaniard wasn’t happy with the hard rear tire that Bridgestone strongly suggested they use, instead of the soft one…
Ben Spies to undergo surgery – Updated
Ben Spies return to action at Indianapolis was very shortlived. The Pramac rider highsided during the third free praction caught out by the traction control on his Desmosedici, that doesn’t engage in first gear.The crash left the American with a…
Eicma 2008 preview: Ducati 1198 and 1198 S
Together with the new Ducati Streetfighter and Streetfighter S, Hell for Leather has also released the first images of the new Ducati 1198 that will be presented at the Eicma show.It’s the same as the 1098 in style, but with…
Kawasaki: special livery for Ninja anniversary at Nurburgring
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Kawasaki Ninja, the company has been racing in special livery this weekend at the Nurburgring. The riders took part in a photo shoot which included the whole Kawasaki race team and a couple…
Nicky Hayden and the real Ducati Diavel
Nicky Hayden must have just loved do the promo work with Ducati’s new power cruiser the Diavel, because just a few hours later he crashed out his Desmosedici during the Valencia GP and created his own Kentucky styled custom version…
Husqvarna Nuda 900 Touring spy shot
The year 2012 has been quite good for Husqvarna in terms of sales. The Swedish-named BMW-owned Italian manufacturer sold 10,751 motorcycles last year (+15.7% over the previous year), 1,936 of which belong the recent ’street range’ of the brand, consisting…
Valentino Rossi: "I'm not leaving Ducati"
Valentino Rossi received the Tapiro d’Oro (the interview will be broadcasted on Striscia la Notizia on Canale 5) at Monza where he’s racing in the Blancpain Endurance Series and the former World Champion decided to personally put a stop to…
Citroen C3 Red Block special edition
This Citroen C3 special edition takes a leaf from the Citroen DS3 style book and will be presented at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show as the “C3 Red Block Edition”. It ’s described as a rebellious version of the standard…
Moto3 Honda NRS 250 teaser video
While the first images of Moto3 bikes that will replace the 125cc class in 2012 (just how boring are the names Moto1, 2 and 3) are slowly trickling out, like Ioda Racing’s TR001 and ADV and CRP’s AT03-1.0 Honda has…
Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer by Jewel Racer
The Harley-Davidson XLCR 1000 Cafe Racer was conceived in 1977 by Willie G. Davidson, but it did not turn out to be that popular with the public: H-D enthusiast thought it was too sporty, while those into sportsbikes thought it…
MotoGP Sepang test: Dani Pedrosa unbeatable on Day 2
Dani Pedrosa’s best lap time of 2’00″770 done earlier this morning when track temperatures were slightly cooler was unbeatable, not even his team mate Casey Stoner who moved up the timesheet in the final hour, to take second couldn’t make…
Colin Edwards to ride for Forward Racing CRT team in 2012
Colin Edwards announced late this afternoon what many already suspected, he’s staying in MotoGP in 2012 and be riding for NGM Forward Racing’s CRT team making him the first rider to be officially confirmed as part of a CRT tea,.The…
2011 KTM 1190 RC8 R Track, 990 SM-T and 125 Duke in pics
In this huge gallery we finally bring you all the pics from KTM’s new models presented at the 2010 Intermot show in Cologne. The new kid (literally) on the block is the KTM 125 Duke, which most likely already has…
Smart eScooter official pics
Here are the first pics of the Smart eScooter - the prototype electric scooter which will go on display at this year’s Paris motor show. It has a very prototype style about it at the moment but the design is…
Casey Stoner left Ducati due to frustration says Wayne Gardner
In his weeky review post on the Wayne Gardner Approved website, the former Australian world champion apparently had a very revealing chat with Casey Stoner during last week’s Australian GP weekend. Gardner wrote on his website: “Want to know the…
GP Commission tweaks rules for 2011 and clarifies Moto3 specs
Two years of cost cutting measures in MotoGP especially on the length of practice sessions had left harried and frazzled mechanics and grumpy riders, but now the GP Commission has decided to reinstate four one-hour sessions, which will no doubt…
Nicky Hayden PSA Commercial
Former 2006 MotoGP Champion Nicky Hayden’s public service announcement against motorcyclists drinking and riding created by the Indiana Governor’s Council on Impaired and Dangerous Driving.
Sylvain Guintoli celebrates WSBK leadership with announcement, Laverty suffers bad luck at Aragon
If someone had told Sylvain Guintoli on Sunday morning during warm-up practice that he would take home two podium finishes in today’s second round of the season, despite struggling all weekend long at the Aragon circuit, especially compared to his…
Troy Corser and F1 Driver Nick Heidfeld exchange rides
BMW Motorrad Superbike rider Troy Corser and F1 driver Nick Heidfeld exchanged rides for a day event for fans and partners of the BMW Sauber F1 team at the Nürburgring circuit.Heidfeld got a chance to ride the S1000RR that Corser…
MotoGp Rumors and Gossip picked up from around the Web
After meeting with the team managers in Bologna, Carmelo Ezpeleta headed to Borgo Panigale to talk with Ducati head honchos to see if they can put more bikes on the grid for the 2010 season.Cirano Mularoni Team Scot’s manager is…