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Chris Vermeulen back to MotoGP?

13 April, 2020

Chris Vermeulen has had two horrible seasons so far in World Superbikes due to ongoing and continuing injuries and his contract with Kawasaki Racing is up at the end of the season and very unlikely to be renewed, however the…

WSBK, Donington: the paddock girls

13 April, 2020

As announced, here is a collection of pics starring some of the nice ladies who attended the latest World Superbike round in Donington, UK. Not too many pictures from Donington Park this time around, but nonetheless the gallery features some…

More from the final WSBK round at Magny-Cours with highlight videos

13 April, 2020

If you’re wondering why everyone is afraid that Dorna will mess up World Superbikes and make it resemble the more boring MotoGP now that it is under their umbrella, you just have to check out the final round of the…

Ducati's Paolo Ciabatti: Ben Spies is a very talented rider

13 April, 2020

Probably the biggest disappointment in the last pre-season test at Jerez was Ben Spies, with his 18th best time, two seconds off the pace and behind five CRT riders.The new Pramac Ducati rider seems to be still struggling with shoulder…

The Belgian motor brigade in action

13 April, 2020

This video shows the Belgian motor brigade in action. It looks like a promotion movie, so do you want to apply for the job? Don’t forget, these policemen are really qualified and trained to ride motorbikes, and they are just…

A Yamaha R1 goes Gold

13 April, 2020

When you see a gold plated swingarm and frame on a motorycle you just know it’s not going to be used for some serious riding, but it’s just some rich guy’s show off statement.According to French website Motorevue, it was…

World Superbikes heads to India in 2013

13 April, 2020

Infront Motor Sports has gotten the jump on Dorna (even if they are both under the Bridgepoint umbrella) and is again broadening its horizons.The World Superbike championship promoter has signed a four year deal - from 2013 to 2016 -…

Harley Davidson XR1200 by Storz Performance

12 April, 2020

This Harley Davidson special has been created by Storz Performance and is based on the XR1200. Aside from its great looks, the main achievement here is the weight reduction with 15 kg being shaved off the original weight.The XR1200 Storz…

Nate Adams wins X Fighters 2009 Championship

12 April, 2020

Four riders had almost equal chances to win the 2009 Red Bull X Fighters World Tour Championship at London’s Battersea Power Station, Nate Adams, Mat Rebeaud, Robbie Maddison and Eigo Sato, but at the end of the event Saturday evening,…

Dani Pedrosa opts for surgery

12 April, 2020

Dani Pedrosa has opted for surgery to repair his broken collarbone picked up following his big crash during the Le Mans GP. The Repsol Honda rider was unsure whether to let the fracture heal naturally or undergo surgery, but today…

Ducati Supersport 1000 rendering: design concept from Oberdan Bezzi

12 April, 2020

The magic hand of designer Oberdan Bezzi has created another mini-masterpiece with this splendid Ducati 1000 Supersport. It’s simple but captivating, in true Ducati style. Your thoughts?

WSBK MMP: Carlos Checa dominates FP1 despite problems

12 April, 2020

Carlos Checa who wants to break last year’s bad luck at Miller Motorsports Park, ended up being on the top of the timesheets during FP1, but was unlucky again. First an engine problem his first bike sent him back to…

Colin Edwards grits teeth to take 3rd at Silverstone

12 April, 2020

We know that Colin Edwards would never had been on the podium at Silverstone today if Jorge Lorenzo and Marco Simoncelli hadn’t binned it under torrential rain showers, but he was running a very solid fifth, much better than more…

WSBK Monza: Tight free practice sees Jonathan Rea take the lead

12 April, 2020

The World Superbike round at Monza has kicked off and to top the timesheets in the first practice was Jonathan Rea. The Castrol Honda rider who certainly had bad luck last year at this circuit and wanting to make amends…

Moto Morini Rebello 1200 Giubileo special edition revealed

12 April, 2020

After financial difficulties and being sold on the auction block, Moto Morini is now firmly back in business and this is the first motorcycle they will be producing Rebello 1200 Giubileo (Jubilee) to celebrate their 75th Anniversary.This 120cc, 130hp limited…

World Superbike Gallery from Magny Cours

12 April, 2020

With both MotoGP and World Superbikes running on the same day (they definitely have to avoid calendar clashes), you also get to enjoy this big gallery of pics that we’ve picked our for you from the penultimate round of the…

WSBK: Assen Paddock Girls

12 April, 2020

The third round of the World Superbike Championship that took place in Assen last weekend surely was an eventful race: downpours, crashes, bad tyre choices, unbelievable saves, red flags, outsiders taking the win and so forth. We told you about…

Pirelli presents the Diablo Rosso II tattooed by Scott Campbell (w/video)

12 April, 2020

Pirelli opened their new flagship store, the Pzero in Corso Venezia in Milan, and one of the cult objects on display was the Holy Trinity project, that included a tattooed tire created by renowned tattoo artist Scott Cambell.Campbell engraved a…

Hector Barbera and girlfriend receive suspended sentences for altercation

12 April, 2020

Justice is swift in Spain. Hector Barbera who was allegedly accused of beating up his girfriend in a hotel room in Jerez de la Frontera has already been sentenced and released.The Avintia Blusens rider and his girlfriend were both tried…

Kato on the custom Harley Davidson V-Rod Muscle

12 April, 2020

The Green Hornet premiered worldwide last month, and featured this slightly customized Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscleridden by Kato, played by Taiwanese song writer/singer/actor Jay Chou.This HD features a chopped rear fender, V-Rod Destroyer wheels, rear-set foot controls, and a one-off LED…