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MotoGP, Indianapolis: all the images from the paddock

1 April, 2020
The tricky tarmac of the Indianapolis circuit turned out to be quite problematic for several MotoGP riders, but that was not Dani Pedrosa’s case. The Spanish star of the Repsol Honda team showed excellent shape throughout the whole weekend and…

MotoGP, Le Mans: here come the paddock girls

1 April, 2020
The French Grand Prix is over, and as usual we would like to close that chapter with our usual photo gallery starring some of the nicest ladies spotted around the historic Le Mans circuit. This time around we provided you…

MotoGP, Estoril: massive photo gallery from the track

1 April, 2020
Here is a huge photo gallery of some of the most exciting moment from the last MotoGP race in Estoril. The Portugal GP saw yet another impressive display from reigning champion Casey Stoner, who led the race from the green…

MotoGP, Sepang: all the pics from the track

1 April, 2020
In spite of the red flag preventing him from cutting the gap in the standings from fellow Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo, Dani Pedrosa has won the Malaysian GP in dominating fashion, showing with its Honda RC231V a form and a consistency…

MotoGP Laguna Seca: Jorge Lorenzo leads in FP2

1 April, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo lead the field in free practice 2 at Laguna Seca and it was a battle of lap times between the Fiat Yamaha rider and Casey Stoner. Lorenzo clocked in his fastest lap at 1′21″763 just 0.063s faster that…

Rossi's Bridgestone White Stripe Mystery

1 April, 2020
Even the white stripe that runs on Bridgestone tires softer compounds can be a motive for controversy, especially for Italians who have the tendency to make mountains out of molehills. Bridgestone began applying the white markings supposedly to help other…

2011 EICMA: Suzuki V-Strom 650 ABS

1 April, 2020
Suzuki did not go for radical changes for the 2012 version of its V-Strom 650 ABS. Apparently, the current model was tweaked according to what European owners reported in a series of focus groups, and Suzuki took that as reference…

Althea Racing to field two riders in WSBK in 2012

1 April, 2020
We already knew after Sunday’s race 2 at Portimao that after very intense last minute negotiations between Ducati, Althea Racing and Carlos Checa that the newly crowned World Superbike champion would be staying with the Italian team.We also imagined that…

Swarovski Blinged Up Kymco Scooter

1 April, 2020
This bling bling studded Kymco”Mitch” scooter was featured at the at this year’s 37th Tokyo Motorcycle show. 100,000 Swarovski crystals went into this piece of craftmenship and we bet that if it was ever ridden on the road it would…

Valentino Rossi visits the Yamaha factory in the US

1 April, 2020
The workers of Yamaha Motor Company in Cypress, California, received a much-welcomed visit at the American factory from MotoGP drivers Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo, Colin Edwards and James Toseland, who took the occasion to compliment the people who contribute to…

MotoGP Gossip: Rossi's new babe

1 April, 2020
No one escapes from Italian paparazzi and their cameras, not even reigning MotoGP World champion Valentino Rossi who’s usually headlined in sports papers more than in gossip magazines and is very low keyed about his love life.Here’s Rossi in St.…

Shell opens motorcycle only gas station in Indonesia

31 March, 2020
In a country like Indonesia who has more that 52 million motorcycles (mostly small displacement) it’s natural to cater this demanding consumer market, and Shell in cooperation with the Indonesian government opened in December the first gas station called ‘Shell…

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes visit the MotoGP at Laguna Seca

31 March, 2020
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have been seen doing a tour around Laguna Seca during the MotoGP from the weekend. In the first photo, you can see the couple talking with Adriana Tuchyna, Casey Stoner’s wife, and Andrea Bonomi, head…

Schuberth S2: a new 'all round' helmet

31 March, 2020
Renowned German manufacturer Schuberth introduces the new S2, which is described as a ‘true allround helmet’ and - in the intentions of its maker - will take on all the main segments of the market, meaning Cruising, Touring, Sports and…

WSBK, Silverstone: all the images from the paddock

31 March, 2020
Young Frenchman Loris Baz was the real star at the latest World Superbike British GP. The talented 19 years old who replaced Joan Lascorz at the Kawasaki Racing Team managed to clinch his maiden victory in Race-1 and got on…

Carlos Checa: "It already feels like we’re at the limit"

31 March, 2020
Reigning World Champion Carlos Checa can be more than satisfied with the results of this latest test at Phillip Island. Even carrying an extra weight of six kilos on his Ducati, the Spaniard still managed to keep everyone at bay…

Aaron Yates to ride MotoGP CRT at Indianapolis GP

31 March, 2020
Back in May we reported that the Indianapoli GP (August 17-19) will see two CRT wildcard entries, Attack Performance. and GPTech. Attack Performance will be fielding Steve Rapp on CNC/Kawasaki machine - Rapp will also be riding at Laguna Seca…

Audi buys Ducati for €860 million

31 March, 2020
Numerous financial sources in Europe and the State are already saying that the Audi-Ducati deal is done (Investindustrial’s Andrea Bonomi almost hinted at it) even if there is no official announcement yet.A press release is expected later this afternoon following…

Touring Romania by motorcycle: two weeks in Dracula's land

31 March, 2020
We posted on some possible destinations for motorcycle tours, but looking at these pics we really should have included Transylvania, in Romania, among the options. An Italian tour company, Motovacanze.it is planning an August motorcycle holiday in Romania taking in…

MotoGP, Mugello: here come the paddock girls

30 March, 2020
Once again, we present a nice collection of pics taken at the latest major race and starring some of the most fascinating ladies who were seen hanging around the paddock of the Italian GP, which took place last weekend at…

2011 EICMA: Husqvarna Concept Moab

30 March, 2020
Husqvarna took a brand new model at the EICMA: it is a concept called Moab that combines vintage looks with modern technology. Husqvarna color scheme choice and many other details reinforce the idea that the manufacturer sees the Moab as…