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WSBK Monza: Damp track in QP2 confirms QP1 chart

17 April, 2020
The expected rain hit the the North of Italy and Monza’s track conditions for World Superbike’s second qualifying practice started damp and then started to dry out, however there was no improvement on yesterday’s lap times whichconfirmed QP1 positions.Remaining outside…

BMW S1000RR wins Bike of the Year award in Japan!

16 April, 2020
BMW’s S1000RR has won several awards so far since its debut and has been a sales success for the German manufacturer, but winning the Bike of the Year in Japan has got to be the greatest satisfaction ever, while thumbing…

BMW 7-Series: DIY long-wheelbase version spotted in China

16 April, 2020
We do know that many manufacturers (i.e. Audi, BMW, Infiniti, Mercedes etc.) have built a few long-wheelbase (LWB) variants of their models to meet the needs of the Chinese customers, who seems to have taken a shine to these almost…

BMW scooters e-scooter commuter

16 April, 2020
The new BMW E-Scooter Concept has been revealed at the BMW Innovation Day as the company takes its next urban motoring vehicle electric. The BMW Motorrad electric scooter has been designed as a commuter scooter and not just a city…

New BMW colours for F 800 GS and F 650 GS

15 April, 2020
BMW is releasing its F 800 GS models in new colours for 2010. The two new colours available are Alpine White and Lava Orange/Black Satin (seen in the pics). The new paint finishes will also be available on the F…

2009 preview: BMW F800R?

15 April, 2020
MotorcycleUsa site has been indulging in some gossip on possible new models from the German company. The American site has been even talking of a new F800R, in addition to an updated version of the F800S.The F800R would be similar…

SC-Project BMW S1000RR exhaust

15 April, 2020
A new GP M2 silencer by SC-Project is available for the BMW S1000RR. The new accessory has been developed after experience in the last two Moto2 championships and has been called the GP M2 to reflect that. The new BMW…

Marco Melandri recovering after shoulder surgery

15 April, 2020
Marco Melandri underwent shoulder surgery yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) to find a solution to the nagging problems that have been afflicting him since his crash last season during race 1 at Portimao, and that have worried him throughout the pre-season.The BMW…

BMW S1000RR HP4 ready by the end of the year

15 April, 2020
BMW Motorrad raises the stakes for its Superbike weapon making it even more radical in both aesthetics and mechanics: the new “High Performance 4” version of the S1000RR is almost ready to make its debut, boasting a range of new…

BMW S1000RR "Mad Max" by Wunderlich

15 April, 2020
Today we would like to introduce a special bike that has been created by tyre maker Continental in cooperation with two ‘big names’ of the scene: BMW’s aftermarket specialist Wunderlich (which is also responsable for the Piranha kit) and renowned…

WSBK Portimao: Smrz and Biaggi in a Tie in QP2

14 April, 2020
Jakub Smrz and Max Biaggi, the first on a private Ducati and the second on an official Aprilia ended up posting the same idential laps times in the second provisional qualifying session at Portimao.Smrz was the first to top the…

BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2012 (videos)

14 April, 2020
Here are three pretty interesting videos (see the other two after the ‘jump’) starring the new BMW G 650 GS Sertao 2012, which is already available in the showrooms of the German manufacturer. The latest enduro bike from BMW uses…

BMW Concept C video

14 April, 2020
The BMW E-Scooter concept has become the BMW Concept C (or vice versa, or not at all?) and apparently it could be ready for a production model launch by autumn. We suggest that after seeing last year’s EICMA concept, we…

WSBK Portimao: Haslam on Provisional Pole

14 April, 2020
Point’s leader Leon Haslam continues to show his great form after conceding only 0.060s during the first practice session, Pocket Rocket came back during this provisional pole session at Portimao to top the timesheets with a best lap of 1′43.476…

Marco Melandri: "That's why I crashed at Monza"

13 April, 2020
Last week we posted the transcript from the wire tap regarding the Monza circuit scandal. The smoking gun revealed circuit directors knew that the asphalt had problems before the start of the World Superbike round, but kept quiet about it,…

WSBK Assen QP1 – Smrz leads the Way

13 April, 2020
This afternoon’s qualifying practice on the slightly modified Assen circuit, more or less confirmed what happened during the earlier free practice, except that Czech rider Jakub Smrz on his privateer Pata B&G Ducati snatched the top spot from Hannspree Ten…

BMW C600 Sport and C650 GT: video available

13 April, 2020
Two of the most sought-after models at the latest 2011 EICMA in Milan were the new maxi-scooters from BMW, the C650 GT and C600 Sport, and here is a video released by the German manufacturer showing us the newborn maxi-scoots…

Grillini Progea Superbike team drops Mark Aitchison

13 April, 2020
After just five rounds into the World Superbike season, Grillini Progea Superbike Team has announced with a very brief press release that they have parted ways with Mark Aitchison.Aitchison debuted last season in World Superbikes with Pedercini Kawaski and has…

BMW S1000RR vs Ariel Atom V8 Supercar (w/video)

13 April, 2020
Yes it’s another of those car vs bike videos, and again it’s the 193bhp BMW S1000RR, who after being pitted against a Bugatti Veyron and a Nissan GTR now takes on an £ 150,000 Ariel Atom V8.The showdown takes place…

BMW i3: more official videos unleashed

12 April, 2020
Since its official launch a couple of days ago at a series of simultaneous events in New York, London and Beijing, the diminutive and all-electric BMW i3 has quickly become the talk of the town in the automotive world. Introduced…

BMW R 1200 R touring accessories

12 April, 2020
The BMW R 1200 R Touring Special is seen in the pics sporting new comfort features for the traveller. The bike will have a redesigned seat, 32-litre capacity saddle bags and pillion passenger grab handles.The seat is the same height,…

Martin Bauer to wildcard in 2013 Brno MotoGP

12 April, 2020
In yesterday’s GP Commission press release besides indicating that Michele Pirro will have three wildcard rides in 2013, they also indicated that Austrian team Schwarz & Bronnen has been granted a wildcard entry for Martin Bauer for the Brno GP…

BMW 5 series Plug-in hybrid: spy shots

12 April, 2020
When we think of plug-in hybrid cars, big luxury sedans aren’t exactly the first kind of vehicle that comes to mind, but today we have the chance to take a first look at what BMW engineers have come up with…

WSBK Portimao QP1 – Jonathan Rea takes provisional pole

11 April, 2020
Jonathan Rea edged out Jakub Smrz to take Friday’s provisional pole position at Portimao. Smrz on a satellite Ducati, who lead the first free practice finished second.Ben Spies jumped up from his 7th place in FP session to take third,…
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