Automotive

Ben Spies and Jorge Lorenzo talk about day 2 at Sepang

12 April, 2020

Yamaha Factory riders Jorge Lorenzo and Ben Spies continued to show promising form today in the second day of the Sepang test, the first official 1000cc MotoGP test of 2012. Having spent yesterday getting back into the rhythm of riding,…

How Casey Stoner's Honda could look like

12 April, 2020

Honda HRC has yet to announce whether they’ve unbroiled the contract mess they’ve made with Andrea Dovizioso when Livio Suppo hired Casey Stoner for the 2011-2012 seasons.Andrea Dovizioso, currently fourth in the MotoGP championship standings seems pretty confident that he’ll…

Husqvarna Nuda by LSL Motorradtechnik

12 April, 2020

Some say it is even more beautiful than the original, but whether you agree with that or not, certainly there’s no doubt that LSL Motorradtechnik did a great job with the Husqvarna Nuda. This German company is actually a manufacturer…

KTM: head of engine development talks engines in a new interview

12 April, 2020

Although in recent years we have witnessed the proliferation of electronics, ultra grippy tires and active suspension, the good old internal combustion engine remains is still to this day the very heart of the sport, the element that really spawns…

MV Agusta Brutale 990R to celebrate Italy's 150th year of unification

12 April, 2020

MV Agusta is celebrating Italy’s 150th year of unification this year (which more or less amounted to some flag waving, an extra holiday day on March 17th and some major and bitter political bickering) with this special edition of their…

Moto Guzzi Norge GT 1200 8V official video

12 April, 2020

Moto Guzzi has released their official video of the updated version of the 2011 Norge GT 8V. While we understand that the Piaggio owned company is pretty traditional in it’s ways, but give us a break on the music, Coldplay’s…

Marc Marquez dislocates shoulder in MotoGP Silverstone warm up crash fest – UPDATE

12 April, 2020

This morning’s MotoGP warmup practice was delayed after Moto2s warm-up saw a horrific looking four rider mishap (Dani Rivas, Steven Odendaal, Xavier Simeon and Jordi Torres) after the chequered flag.The very cool conditions this morning caught out several MotoGP riders.…

Intermot 2008: Honda XL700V Transalp

12 April, 2020

Two years ago this model blew out 20 candles to celebrate its birthday, before undergoing a complete restyling that has left basically just the name. The Transalp is now preparing itself for 2009, continuing its long career and reputation as…

Honda presents RC212V to Simoncelli family

12 April, 2020

It was a very emotional ceremony at the Mugello in front of the Honda Gresini hospitality earlier today, the parents of late Marco Simoncelli were presented with one of his son’s factory RC212V MotoGP machines and a ‘Super Sic’ special…

BMW 5 series Plug-in hybrid: spy shots

12 April, 2020

When we think of plug-in hybrid cars, big luxury sedans aren’t exactly the first kind of vehicle that comes to mind, but today we have the chance to take a first look at what BMW engineers have come up with…

Lotus to make C-01 motorcycle with 200hp engine

11 April, 2020

British automaker Lotus is officially getting into the motorcycle business. The company famous for its racing cars and luxury automobiles has teamed up with former Volkswagen Group designer Daniel Simon, Germany’s Holzer Group and auto racing team Kodewa to form…

Spanish Kawasaki Commercial

11 April, 2020

GripMoto, the exclusive Kawasaki dealer for the Spanish province of Pontevedra, has come up with this cute commercial. A grid line up with brolly girls, Monster Energy drinks and a run around the city to show off their bikes in…

Video: Ivan Silva's big save at Estoril

11 April, 2020

If you thought that Jakub Kornfeil was good at saving his bike (he then fell on the wet astroturf) during the last week’s Moto3 race at Jerez, then you have to take a look at what Avintia CRT rider Ivan…

2009 Yamaha Neo 50 four-stroke

11 April, 2020

More news from Yamaha for its 2009 models, this time on this spiffy little Neo four stroke scooter. While I love the look, it’s got some serious Yamaha technology behind it including the single-cylinder, liquid cooled 50cc engine with electronic…

Yamaha X-City 250 2009

11 April, 2020

The Yamaha X-City 250 scooter, recently presented at the Eicma show, has some updates in a few details and in the colour range.Novelties include the new rear storage and front, height adjustable windshield. The engine is a 250cc four-stroke with…

Carlos Checa takes home first Moscow Superpole

11 April, 2020

For the first time after several wet/dry Superpoles today’s World Superbike first ever qualifying session at the Moscow Raceway was dry and it was Carlos Checa who took home his first Tissot watch of the season.The reigning World Champion who…

Motorcycle tours: itinerary of the Parco del Matese and Molise in Italy

11 April, 2020

We’re starting up a series of posts on some of the wonderful motorcycle tours around the world, and we want to hear from you about your favourite places to go with your two wheels. Today, we kick off with an…

Jorge Lorenzo injuries confirmed

11 April, 2020

Jorge Lorenzo’s shoulder and foot injuries sustained in a massive highside at Laguna Seca during the qualifying session, have been confirmed after medical tests in Barcelona.The initial diagnosis by the Clinica Mobile has proven accurate after a CAT scan done…

Scott San Diego outfit

11 April, 2020

Scott has developed a new suit for off-road fans who need to update their technical wardrobe. The new gear is called “San Diego” and involves a set of trousers and shirt in multi-panels with netting inserts and original Scott design.…

Australia's AARK Racing to join World Supersports

11 April, 2020

Australia’s AARK Racing has decided to join the World Supersport championship next season. The squad from Down Under who won the Australian Supersport championship this year, will be fielding reigning champion Mitchell Carr on a Triumph Daytona 675R.With Triumph the…

Video: Valentino Rossi's favourite Mugello helmets

11 April, 2020

As usual Valentino Rossi will be debuting a new helmet design for his home Grand Prix at this weekend’s Mugello round.This first video released by Monster Energy has the 9-time former World Champion describing several of his favourite special edition…