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Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies have tire woes at Sachsenring

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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…

Nicky Hayden and the real Ducati Diavel

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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"

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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…

Smart eScooter official pics

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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.

Troy Corser and F1 Driver Nick Heidfeld exchange rides

20 April, 2020
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

20 April, 2020
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…

Chris Vermeulen 5th at Assen

20 April, 2020
Chris Vermeulen brought his Rizla Suzuki GSV-R home in fifth place at today’s Dutch TT in Assen to record his best result of the season so far.Vermeulen is now 9th in the Championship standings.

Kawasaki KLX250 2009

20 April, 2020
The new KLX250 2009 has been completely transformed for the new year, with more exciting riding experience and safety, thanks to modifications to both the engine and the chassis.Derived from the KLX300R, the KLX250 has maintained for the most part,…

Triumph speed triple 15th anniversary

20 April, 2020
The Triump Speed Triple has an angry history in the naked sector, in fact it virtually invented the cool agression of this kind of bike. It has always pushed for stronger lines with its two front headlights, and created a…

2010 Yamaha Fazer8 and FZ8

20 April, 2020
Just for the record, we thought we’d post the new Yamaha FZ8 and FZ8 Fazer pics again, and clarify what we’re going to call them to avoid any confusion. We first saw the FZ8 back in January as the more…

Renault Alpine A110-50: the French sportscar will arrive in 2015

20 April, 2020
Renault will launch its Alpine-branded sportscar - to be built in a joint venture with the Caterham - by 2015, when it will complete a four-year project that began in 2011. Stephen Norman, Renault’s Marketing and Communications Director, also confirmed…