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WSBK Donington – Spies on Superpole

18 April, 2020
Ben Spies has set his eighth World Superbike pole position of the season at Donington Park this afternoon after doing a 1:29.846 to best Aprilia’s Max Biaggi’s 1:30.080.Spies timing was perfect because a light rain began to fall towards the…

1961 Manurhin vintage scooter

18 April, 2020
This beautiful scooter is a version of the DKW Hobby scooter built under licence by Manurhin, a French gun manufacturer. The company started building the Hobby back in 1956 under the name of the Manurhin MR75, known as the Concord…

An Austin GP? Talks denied

18 April, 2020
Last season Dorna renewed an only one year extension with the Indianapolis Motors Speedway with rumors saying that Indy would remain on the calendar for another season while the new F1 circuit in Austin, Texas is being built.During every Vrooom…

WSBK – Davide Tardozzi has to defend himself

18 April, 2020
Ducati Xerox team manager Davide Tardozzi has been getting a lot of flak from Italian Ducatisti fans (we’ve personally read them) since Sunday afternoon, when Noriyuki Haga lost the WSBK championship to Ben Spies by only six points.Many were angrily…

Vespa GTV "Siena" version

18 April, 2020
Here you can check out some shots of the Vespa GTV in its new “Siena” colouring. Sending us the photos is Franco from his interesting piegando.wordpress.com blog.

Maverick Vinales takes second Moto3 pole position at Catalunya

18 April, 2020
Maverick Vinales took his second consecutive pole position of the season in today’s Moto3 qualifying session at the Catalunya circuit. The Blusens Avintia Moto3 rider posted in a stunning 1:52.160 lap and shaved off another three tenths from this morning’s…

Moto2: Mattia Pasini to wildcard at Misano

18 April, 2020
After his acrimonious separation from Gianluca Montiron’s Moto2 JiR Racing team (they’re now talking throught their lawyers), Mattia Pasini was left without a ride, but the talented Italian has been working with the Italtrans S.T.R. team and after the Motorland…

Mini Cooper S diesel to get 143 hp?

18 April, 2020
According to reports, the Mini Cooper S diesel could have up to 143 hp. The sports diesel Mini should be equipped with the 1.6-litre engine which appears on both the Mini One D and the Cooper D in powersteps of…

Vitto Guareschi: We don't have a plan B if Valentino leaves

18 April, 2020
Vittoriano Guareschi and his brother Gianfranco ‘Guaro’ have been long time friends with Valentino Rossi, even before the former World Champion arrived in Ducati in 2011, but speaking as Ducati’s team manager to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Guareschi seems to…

FB Corse FB01 Team Launch- First Pic

18 April, 2020
After the John Hopkins saga, the postponement of the official team launch, the last minute hiring of Garry McCoy, FB Corse have finally presented their 3 cylinder bike, livery and all, that will be debuting in MotoGP this year and…

Troy Bayliss at Mugello with Ducati test team

18 April, 2020
After Sunday’s MotoGP race at Le Mans where Valentino Rossi finished 2nd, Ducati packed up everything and headed to Mugello for a three-day private test that will start today, with Ducati test rider Franco Battaini giving a shakedown to the…

Moto2 and Moto3 riders testing at Albacete

18 April, 2020
While MotoGP testing was garnering all the attention of the media, several Moto3 and Moto2 teams were at Albacete, Spain for a two-day private test and just like Valencia and Aragon, Albacete was also wet hampering yesterday’s (Wednesday) first day…

John Hopkins and his M4 Suzuki

18 April, 2020
After FB Corse’s last press release who placed the blame on John Hopkins management and sponsor for loosing the American rider, Hopkins has now officially confirmed that he will race the 2010 AMA Pro season with Team Hammer.Here’s the American…

Ralph Lauren vintage car collection exhibition in Paris

18 April, 2020
The Ralph Lauren car collection has some of the most gorgeous vintage cars we’ve seen in one place for a while, and if you’re in Europe you can admire the collection at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. The…

Dani Pedrosa Pumps Repsol Gas

18 April, 2020
Four days after putting in a great performance in the`Spanish GP at the circuit of Jerez Dani Pedrosa, the Repsol rider, went to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for a promotional event organised by the Spanish multinational oil company. The…

MotoGP Aragon: Ben Spies fastest in wet FP2

18 April, 2020
After this morning’s wasted session, this afternoon’s second MotoGP free practice went into full action mode as the Motorland Aragon circuit was properly wet and the riders could fully use the rain tires without ripping them as it often happens…

AXO urban style Underground Jet helmets

18 April, 2020
If you want an eye-catching, funky bike helmet for spring, then AXO has the solution with its Underground Jet range of helmets. These jet helmets feature exuberant colours and designs to suit your personality.There is the Flo design for those…

Damon Hill to drive Tesla Roadster in London event

18 April, 2020
1996 World Formula One champion, Damon Hill, will be ambassador for the Tesla Roadster in the UK: the English driver will drive the silent roadster through the streets of London for the Capital Arrive ‘n’ Drive 2008 event, taking place…

Motorcycle design: MV Agusta F4 by Zone Rouge 76

18 April, 2020
Rendering even more lovely the MV Agusta F4 is hard task but some intrepid French have tried their hand and produced a satisfying result.Alex, alias Alkatraxx, and the painter Sébastien Nor are the creators of this splendid livery designed for…

Live at EICMA: Honda Crosstourer and Mid Concept scooter

18 April, 2020
Honda has brought two concept bikes to the 2010 EICMA show and here we bring live pics from EICMA of the Honda stand (thanks to our guys at Motoblog.it). The Honda V4 Crosstourer Concept is perhaps the most interesting of…