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Ducati Hypermotard 796 live pics from test ride

26 April, 2020
This lovely gallery of the Ducati Hypermotard 796 is a set of preview pics from the guys at Motoblog.it, who are currently conducting a test of the new Hypermotard. We’ll be bringing you more details soon, but in the meantime…

Test ride 2012 Suzuki V-Strom

24 April, 2020
We’ve had the opportunity to test ride the 2012 Suzuki V-Strom in Croatia with our guys from Motoblog.it, and here are our riding impressions of the new Suzuki adventure bike. Since it was first leaked, our Italian colleagues have been…

Our tests: Honda SH125i scooter

21 April, 2020
Honda’s best selling scooter is updated for 2009 with the arrival of the SH125i and the SH150i. The new scooters have been modified in their style, mechanics and braking system.We had the chance to have a little ride as the…

Our road tests: Aprilia Dorsoduro, part one

16 April, 2020
While there was so much to organise for our coverage of the Eicma show, what with all the beautiful Ducati models, the Honda Fireblade and Hornet, the Victory custom models, KTM and of course the blonde and brunette girls, it’s…

A quick test run of the Vespa GTS 300 Super

8 April, 2020
After giving you the preview this morning, we came back from the presentation in Milan of the new Vespa GTS 300 Super and after scoring ourselves a little test - or better a quick spin. And we can safely say…

Ducati Streetfighter 848 2012: Live Test

7 April, 2020
At the Modena circuit, we’ve carried out a test on the new 2012 Ducati Streetfighter 848. According to Ducati - which is really confident in this model - the new Streetfighter 848 is synonymous with sheer fun, thanks to the…

Road test: Moto Guzzi Griso 8V Special Edition 2009

3 April, 2020
This Griso will certainly have Guzzi fans enthusiastic over the 2009 offering as Moto Guzzi undertakes a strong brand relaunch, which sees the Griso as protagonist.We have watched the new 2009 models from Moto Guzzi with interest, including the Nevada…

SYM scooter road test: Symphony, Joyride and Citycom

3 April, 2020
We had a test drive of the 2009 SYM scooter range recently, with a drive on a windy and mountainous road that proved a good testing ground for the scooter from Taiwan. The three distinct products that we tested were…

Francis Batta upset by Biaggi's MotoGP test

31 March, 2020
Alstare Ducati’s Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini had a slight improvement during this weekend’s Portimao round. The Spaniard was able to finish 9th and 6th, while the Italian suffered a fuel line issue in race one that caused him to…

Test ride of the Peugeot LXR 2009

30 March, 2020
Peugeot completes its scooter range with this high wheel scooter in the LXR model. The urban scooter is equipped with 16-inch wheels, is made for daily use with a light and compact style and an attractive quality-price ratio. We tried…

James Toseland gets himself a Harley-Davidson

27 March, 2020
Two-times World Superbike Champion James Toseland, who retired from racing last year because of a wrist injury sustained during a test in Aragon, has just bought himself a Harley-Davidson. Considering that the man spent most of his life chasing the…

Road test: Moto Guzzi V7 Cafè Classic

27 March, 2020
We had a test ride of the new Moto Guzzi V7 Cafè Classic and to be honest, it’s difficult to go unnoticed on this motorcycle, faithful to Guzzi style and historic class. Above all, the dominating factor is a retro…

Test ride Vespa GTS 125 Super

26 March, 2020
We had a test run a few days ago at the Vespa Day Milan of the new Vespa GTS 125 Super. One of our colleagues, back in the good old days, had a magnificant Vespa P200E from 1979, and he…

Yamaha Majesty 400 test ride

24 March, 2020
We took the new Yamaha Majesty 400 for 2009 out for a test ride, to see where scooters are going these days. It can be appreciated for its progression and increase in performance that have seen it establish itself in…

Our tests: Honda CB1000R, free spirit

23 March, 2020
Born from the idea of a Roman designer and drive of Italian managers, this could be the most exciting bike Honda has made in recent years. It’s street fighter at the top of its category, it’s dynamic, powerful, and easy…

Test: Piaggio Beverly Tourer 250 and 400

22 March, 2020
Recently we had the opportunity to undertake a brief test of the Piaggio Beverly Tourer 250 and 400 and while it wasn’t a complete test, we had a little taste on some varied urban routes.A high wheel scooter, the Beverly…

Test ride of the Vespa LX 50 4Valvole

21 March, 2020
When we took a test ride of the Vespa GTS 125 Super, we also had the chance to take the Vespa LX 50 4Valvolve out for a spin, and while the difference in the two is notable, the LX 50…

Borile Multiuso: a unique multi purpose bike from Italy

19 March, 2020
A few weeks ago we went to the presentation of the final version of the aptly called Borile Multiuso (that’s Italian for ‘multi-purpose’), a simply unique motorcycle that had already been spotted before in some of its early and provisional…

Test: Honda DN-01, a window to the future

15 March, 2020
Couragious, with an adventurous spirit and no compromises, the Honda DN-01 explores new frontiers of two-wheel transport, offering a new riding philosophy for the city and on the road. It has an American custom riding position, very sat-down with the…

Road tests: Aprilia Dorsoduro, part two

14 March, 2020
The name Dorsoduro (literally hard back or more liberally strong spine), is already a clue as to why this Aprilia fascinates and makes you feel like a real rider. And this Dorsoduro test ride, after part one, will be an…