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MotoGP Sepang test Day 3: Casey Stoner thrashes the field

20 April, 2020

The third of final day of MotoGP testing at Sepang saw reigning World champion Casey Stoner thrash the rest of the field by posting an amazing 1’59.607 (beating his last year’s 800cc test time) on his second lap out early…

Special Bikes: Triumph Bonneville T12.2 Evo by Free Spirits

20 April, 2020

Italian company Free Spirits has made a name for itself primarily for its work within the Harley-Davidson world, most notably because of some accessories, special bits and customizations of the sporty XR1200. Free Spirits is also the Italian distributor for…

Valentino Rossi's Dainese leathers for Valencia test

20 April, 2020

Here’s Valentino Rossi’s Dainese D-Air leathers that he’ll be wearing for the Valencia MotoGP tests, if he decides to get out on the track.Still contractually tied to Yamaha, Rossi’s leathers will be black and yellow with his racing number and…

2010 Shoei helmet range: X Spirit II

20 April, 2020

Here’s a look at the new season Shoei helmets, with the high performance X Spirit II coming in as the new top-of-the-range Shoei model. The new full face helmet includes top notch innovation and materials, with a redesigned and aerodynamic…

Honda CB750 Old Spirit by Ruleshaker Motorcycles – pics and details

20 April, 2020

Ruleshaker Motorcycles, a French customizer located in Bayonne, in the ‘Basque’ south of the country, introduces a pretty interesting reworking of the Honda CB750, somewhat inspired by the rounded racers of the 70s and christened ‘Old Spirit’. This charming motorcycle,…

MotoGP drawn by Stefano Reboa (w/video)

20 April, 2020

Italian artist Stefano Reboa loves motorcycle racing and instead of using the de rigueur camera to depict MotoGP, he uses charcoal and pencils to come up with these fantastically detailed drawings.

2011 EICMA: Bimota DB9 Brivido e DB10 B.motard

20 April, 2020

Italian manufacturer Bimota introduces two new motorcycles ate the 2011 EICMA, the DB9 Brivido and the DB10 B.motard. Both model uses Ducati engines and exclusive chassis, with a design that is clearly reminiscent of the most famous Bimota models of…

Red Bull X- Fighters 2009 Pyramids of Giza

20 April, 2020

Red Bull does it again and this time it was the freestyle motocross exhibition in front of the Pyramids of Giza. The pyramids played backdrop as Nick de Wit, Chris Birch, Morgan Carlson and Jimmy Verburgh put on a show…

CRT testing calendar

20 April, 2020

There won’t be many CRTs testing at Sepang at the end of the month. The philosophy behind these production based bikes is to make MotoGP racing cheaper and even if Dorna is helping subsidize the nine Claiming Rule Teams not…

More Paddock and Grid Girls from WSBK Miller Round

20 April, 2020

After those sexy pitlane girls pics that we posted on Monday, here are some more photos of the World Superbike paddock girls that you can enjoy.

Esquad By Racer gloves

20 April, 2020

The collaboration between Esquad, French brand specialising in the Armalith fabric, and Racer, technical glove manufacturer, has resulted in the creation of a new line of gloves, Esquad by Racer.The gloves are both technical and fashionable, with a wide range…

WSBK: First Look at Smrz's Aprilia RSV4 with Pata Livery

20 April, 2020

Here’s the Aprilia RSV4 with B&G Racing livery that will be using starting at this upcoming round at Brno and for the rest of the 2010 World Superbike Championship, after the team decided to switch manufacturers.Switching from Ducati wasn’t a…

Video Honda Crossrunner

20 April, 2020

Here are new videos of the Honda Crossrunner sports adventure bike. The static and dynamic Crossrunner videos would seem to confirm that the model is back on our radar, and on the market. Seeing the riding video of the Honda…

Misano paddock girls gallery – part 2

20 April, 2020

Since each World Superbike round is divided into two races, we’ve decided to do the same with the Misano paddock girls. After this morning’s first gallery, here’s the second, so you feast your eyes on even more ‘belle signorine’ or…

Jerez GP to stay on MotoGP calendar in 2013

20 April, 2020

With new venues ready to host MotoGP in 2013 (Texas, Argentina and maybe India) and Dorna wanting to open up to new markets while keeping the current eighteen race schedule, some popular European circuits will be getting the axe in…

Yamaha MotoGP 2011 Livery – Pics and Video

20 April, 2020

Yamaha MotoGP officially took the wraps off their 2011 effort with a press conference today at Sepang ahead of the second pre-season official tests, and as widely expected they will be running corporate blue livery and winging it with no…

Police enjoy the IOMTT too (w/video)

20 April, 2020

The Isle of Man’s Tourist Trophy isn’t just where everyone from around the world flocks to watch a week of the best of hard core racing that exists, take part in Mad Sunday and chug a few beers on the…

Riders Comments after Day 1 -Sepang Tests

20 April, 2020

The two-month winter testing ban came to an end yesterday with the first pre-season test of the 2009 MotoGP season and here’s what the riders had to say after the first day:Casey Stoner (Ducati Marlboro Team) Position: 2nd Time 2′02.038…

Del Torchio: Ducati in SBK as satellite team

20 April, 2020

After the announcement that Ducati was pulling out of the world superbike competition, the company either underestimated the PR-fallout that would take place or overestimated just how badly Italy wanted Valentino Rossi in Ducati. Because since the announcement, the company…