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Yamaha Black Max X-MAX 250 scooter for 2009

16 April, 2020
Among the new models that Yamaha presented at Eicma in Milan, it had plenty to show in the scooter segment. One of these was the Black Max X-MAX 250, with a 250cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled engine.The special edition black is a…

Yamaha FZ1 Abarth Assetto Corse

16 April, 2020
Karl Abarth, a legend in the world of automobile design, was born 100 years ago. Officially Austrian, he was Italian at heart, and the company founded has now put its stamp on some of the most fascinating Italian sports cars.The…

WSBK Aragon: Marco Melandri bags his first ever Superpole

16 April, 2020
Marco Melandri has bagged his first ever Superpole this afternoon at the Motorland Aragon circuit in Spain and stopping the reign of Carlos Checa as this year’s best polesitter in the dry.The Yamaha rider blazed to the top of the…

Harley Davidson recalls over 300,000 motorcycles

16 April, 2020
Harley Davidson is recalling more than 300,000 motorcycles from its Touring, CVO Touring and Trike line, produced between 2009 and 2012. HD clarified that the massive operation is due to a malfunction of the rear brake light switch. It seems…

Ducati revenues up 16% in 2012

16 April, 2020
During Audi’s Annual Press Conference that was held in Ingolstadt, Germany yesterday, the German manufacturer presented an opportunity to showcase the latest details of the Ducati acquisition to the world’s press, including the outstanding results achieved by the company during…

Moto Morini meet: pic of the day

16 April, 2020
We love it when the Italians get all patriotic about their motorcycles and let’s face it, there’s a lot to be patriotic about. In this photo from our guys at Motoblog.it, we see the 2011 MMW or Moto Morini Weekend.…

Four CRT teams will start using the control ECU in 2013

16 April, 2020
In his recent interview with the official MotoGP website Michael Laverty reported that PBMUK will be using the Magneti Marelli control ECU on his PBM-01 (Yonny Hernandez will be using ART electronics) and that other teams would also be implementing…

Moto2 Jerez: Andrea Iannone dominates in eventful race

16 April, 2020
Andrea Iannone won today’s Moto2 race in masterful way and taking the lead in the standings from Stefan Bradl. The Italian who was only 11th on the starting grid rode a perfect race on the treacherous Jerez track, that was…

Elena Myers makes history in Daytona Supersport race 2

16 April, 2020
Elena Myers may have finished 5th in race 1 in the Motorcycle-Superstore.com SuperSport during Friday’s series opener at Daytona and 0.760s from winner James Rispoli, but in Saturday’s race two the 18-year old Suzuki Scoop Fans rider came back to…

Mercedes SLK or baby SLS AMG spy shots

16 April, 2020
This Mercedes SLK spy shot could also be a baby SLS AMG first look, according to World Car Fans. The spy shot, similar to previous mules seen testing, was originally considered to be the 2012 Mercedes SLK, but since announcements…

Roehr eSuperbike: how electric doesn't justify price

16 April, 2020
I’m more of a petrol head kinda gal than most others I know but I do get excited when seeing a new electric motorcycle emerge - it must be the environmentalist in me coming out. After seeing the Brammo Empulse,…

Video: Triumph Rocket III Roadster

16 April, 2020
The first official video of the 2010 Triumph Rocket III Roadster, which the British marque defines it in a new category the: “Ultimate muscle streetfighter.” A lot less cruiser, more power, the biggest torque figure of any production motorcycle, with…

Nissan Juke-R: more info and live pics

16 April, 2020
Nissan spokespeople have always been quite clear on the matter: there are absolutely no plans for the Juke-R to enter the market in any form. It is just a show car, an exercise in style combining Juke’s chassis with GT-R’s…

WSBK: Broc Parkes and Echo CRS Honda part ways

16 April, 2020
Echo CRS Honda and Broc Parkes have decided to part ways before the end of this WSBK season. Parkes joined the Italian team when it made it’s WSBK debut this year after racing a season in the World Supersport championship.…

MV Agusta F3 production delay?

16 April, 2020
After losing a pillar of the company and family like Claudio Castiglioni, MV Agusta can well do without reports like these. According to unnamed sources quoted by A&R, MV Agusta is facing financial difficulties in finding new investment and credit,…

Moto2 Silverstone: Jules Cluzel Wins in Three Way Battle

16 April, 2020
In an exciting Moto2 race Jules Cluzel (Forward Racing) took his first ever GP victory after a last-lap battle with Thomas Luthi and Julian Simon where the French rider crossed under the chequered flag before Luthi by just 0.057s.Pole man…

KTM 640 SM General Lee

16 April, 2020
We’re not sure of the Dukes of Hazzard would have chosen a KTM as their bike of choice, but here is the two-wheeled version of the 1969 Dodge Charger: the KTM 640 General Lee. It’s not a bad take on…

MotoGP: corner speed on the agenda

16 April, 2020
Are we going to a MotoGP with one single tyre brand like World Superbike? All present MotoGP riders came together last Saturday just before the Brno race day for a meeting, chaired by Dorna’s CEO Carmelo Ezpeleta with one single…

Porsche Pajun: more rumors

16 April, 2020
There are some new rumors about Porsche Pajun: the new sedan from the German manufacturer - which will be positioned right below the Panamera - could see the light of the day in 2016, on the base of a new…

Ducati woes at Motorland Aragon GP

16 April, 2020
The Motorland Aragon GP was probably one of the worst races that Ducati had this year - and there have been plenty. First off, Valentino Rossi made a rookie error on the opening lap, almost clipping Jonathan Rea which forced…

Headbanger stand at the 2012 Verona Motor Bike Expo

16 April, 2020
Italian manufacturer Headbanger Motorcycles did not miss out on the opportunity provided by the 2012 Motor Bike Expo to show off its most recent creations, and once again they surely did not disappoint the audience. The model that probably got…