2010 Yamaha Fazer8 and FZ8
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
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…
Lorenzo Zanetti to ride for Pata Racing World Superbike team
Lorenzo Zanetti who raced in this season’s Superstock 1000 FIM Cup for BMW Motorrad Italia will be moving to World Superbikes in 2012 and ride for Pata Racing Team.Zanetti who finished third in the Superstock standings will be riding the…
Seat Leon to debut at 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show
The new 2012 Seat Leon will appear at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and will probably be one of the first models in the next couple of years to indicate the future path Seat will take and whether sales numbers…
Assembly of the VFR1200F (w/video)
Yup, another video on the controversial new Honda VFR1200F, who at the moment doesn’t seem to find much favour by current owners of VFR’s, judging by the feedback that comes from numerous forums.Honda is putting one of these motorcycles out…
Honda Civic, Accord and CR-Z live @ the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show
Honda is at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show with a few new models, including the brand new Honda Civic. This historic moniker has been around in the US for something like 40 years, and its new incarnation boasts a…
Andrea Dovizioso fastest at MotoGP Catalunya test
Yamaha Tech3s Andrea Dovizioso was on a roll after taking third place yesterday. In this afternoon’s MotoGP test session at Catalunya, the Italian took over the top of the timesheets around 4pm with a 1.41.997 lap and never relinquished the…
Loris Capirossi tips Dani Pedrosa as 2013 World Champion
Loris Capirossi is one of Dorna’s safety advisors (along with Franco Uncini) and the former MotoGP rider has tipped Dani Pedrosa to be one of the 2013 title contendors with Jorge Lorenzo - which is not exactly a difficult prediction…
More rider quotes from the last day at Jerez
The final pre-season test at Jerez was the first time that all the MotoGP and CRT bikes were seen together and even the harshest critic of the Claiming Rule Teams has to admit they were somewhat impressed on how fast…
MV Agusta pays tribute to the French Air Force
MV Agusta certainly likes to pay their tribute to aeronautics, because after celebrating last year,the 50th anniversary of Italy’s Air Force aerobatic team, the Frecce Tricolori with a special F4 livery, this year they’ve dedicated a limited version of their…
2010 Aprilia Shiver 750 pics and details
The new Aprilia Shiver has Ride by Wire technology, an improved ergonomical design and new sports look as just some of the features of the 2010 Shiver model. Keeping its 750 cc engine, it has new wave brake discs and…
Horex postpones production of its VR6 Roadster
German manufacturer Horex announced that the beginning of the production of its own V6R Roadster - which was scheduled to happen this month - had been pushed back to the end of May. The decision was taken after the bike…
MotoGP Catalunya: Casey Stoner rockets to another win
Casey Stoner rocketed to his third win to the season at Montmelò, and his 26th in MotoGP, in a race that dare we say became a snore fest and processional, for the almost non exsistent action on track and the…
Bimota HB4 live at Motor Bike Expo
Bimota will be debuting with FB Corse in the Moto2 series with this Bimota HB4. It should prove to be an exciting bike with a Honda engine (from the Honda CBR 600 RR), and a stunning Bimota trellis chassis of…
Chinese Hummer deal in negotiations
The plan by China’s Sichuan Tengzhong Heavy Industrial Machinery to buy GM’s Hummer brand could be in jeopardy as the economic agency for China might reject the bid. Tengzhong will be negotiating with the National Development and Reform Commission to…
Lambretta LN 2011: pictures and general info
Back to Lambretta origins seemed the theme from the company at the 2010 EICMA as in years gone by we’ve seen some hit-and-miss stuff from this historic Italian brand (specifically the Lambretta Pato who’s campaign to compete with 1950’s and…
Marc and Alex Marquez receive heroes welcome (w/video)
On Saturday evening it seemed like the entire town of Cervera (Spain) turned out to celebrate their two most famous citizens, the Marquez brothers, Marc for winning the 2012 Moto2 championship and kid brother Alex who not only competes in…
Ducati Grid Strategy Explained
Ever wonder why Casey Stoner is usually the last rider to line up on the grid? Simple, Ducati has a special grid strategy, a procedure that allows their riders to complete the race without fear of running out of fuel.The…
Audi R8 Spider – like this?
Car Magazine has developed a similar look to the above rendering for the nuova Audi R8 Spider, expected for next year. “Engineering” reasons mean that it is likely to be equipped with a “Targa” roof of removable panels, rather than…
Vyrus 986 M2 unveiled at the 2011 Motor Bike Expo
After seeing a teaser pic of the Vyrus 986 M2 last week, thanks to the guys of Motoblog.it who are present at the 2011 Motor Bike Expo Show, we can now show you a gallery of pics of this new…
On board camera part two: you know the weekend's on its way!
If you liked yesterday’s on-board video, halfway through a hard working week when you’re already thinking about weekend escapades, we give you the second part to the Passo del Faiallo. More corners and that swinging through the Italian countryside.
Insane riding on the top of a mountain (video)
Our mates from parent-site Motoblog.it warned us about this impressive footage - uploaded by youtube user kilbilTV 87mcmahan87 - starring an unnamed motocross rider making his way on the top of an undisclosed and snowy mountain, and we have to…
Suzuki GSX-R 1100 Off-Road
In this gallery you can find the Suzuki GSX-R1100 off-road from RM Racing at Pedrengo. They have prepared an exceptional mix of an off-road bike with some old-school style superbike features.The four cylinder engine has been updated to 1,200 cc,…
2010 Scooters: Aprilia Sportcity One video
We looked at the Aprilia Sportcity One scooter as part of our ongoing scooter a day series, and here is the video for you to have a closer look. The 2010 model retains the same compact sports style of the…
Video: Ducati Monster 1100 presentation movie
After the official news about the new coming Ducati Monster 1100 you can also find the official presentation video, just like what Aprilia did with the presentation movie from the new Aprilia RSV4 and if you ask me? The Monster…