WSBK Race 2 – Spies does it Again
Race 2 was again a Ben Spies affair. The Texas Terror took the lead with a Michel Fabrizio hot on his tail and after four laps both riders had gapped the field, but Fabrizio could not make close contact with…
Suzuki GSX-R official accessories
The new Suzuki GSX-R 600 and 750 models get a new line-up of Suzuki accessories designed to make them sportier and even cooler looking. We get a gel seat and passenger seat cover, a clutch cover that comes in two…
World's Fastest Rolling Stoppie by Kane Friessen
Kane “Insane” Friesen is a Canadian stunt rider and started riding motorcycles when he was 18. Here’s Friessen on the Discovery show “Stunt Junkies,” and how he took the Guinness Book World Record stoppie at an amazing 219 km/h (137…
WSBK Imola Test – Neukirchner crashes, fractured vertebra
Max Neukirchner from Alstare Suzuki returned to track yesterday for the official Imola tests after being sidelined for 10 weeks with injuries picked up during the horror pile-up in Race 1 at Monza.Ninety minutes into this morning’s session, Neukirchner crashed…
Eugene Laverty takes dominant victory in race 2 at Portimao, Sykes suffers title heartbreak
If race 1 at Portimao was dramatic with Marco Melandri crashing out and having to skip race 2, the second race was just as eventful, as race one winner Tom Sykes was able to reduce his points gap to rival…
WSBK Phillip Island: Carlos Checa pips Max Biaggi in Superpole duel
Carlos Checa dominated all the practice and qualifying sessions at Phillip Island, but almost lost the first Superpole of the 2011 season to hard charging reigning World Champion Max Biaggi.The Althea Ducati rider managed to retain the first position on…
Randy de Puniet to undergo surgery before Estoril
With almost a month off between the Spanish GP and the upcoming Estoril round, several MotoGP riders have gone into the health maintence mode.Dani Pedrosa is recovering from his shoulder operation, Cal Crutchlow from arm pump surgery, Loris Capirossi is…
Carlos Checa takes the victory in Race 1 at Miller Motorsports
Betting against Carlos Checa at Miller Motorsports is throwing away hard earned money, the Althea Ducati rider won at this track in 2009, and 2011 and in 2010 only electrical issues while leading both races stopped him from taking another…
FIM awards Jorge Lorenzo Personality of the Year
More than five hundred guests packed into the prestigious ‘Salle des Etoiles’ room of the Sporting Monte-Carlo to enjoy a very special evening that rewarded the exploits of the World’s best motorcycle riders. Broadcast live on TV in several different…
Powerbronze parts for Suzuki GSR750
The Suzuki GSR750 is a bike with unique look that lends itself to personalisation and tuning. We’ll be seeing more Suzuki GSR750 accessories on the market, but today we take a look at the accessories available from Powerbronze for the…
Marc Marquez is already the MotoGP rookie of the year
Marc Marquez’ sensational 2013 rookie season has already seen him break several records and the Repsol Honda rider after his stunning battle with Jorge Lorenzo at Silverstone - riding with a damaged shoulder just a few hours after his crash…
Video highlights and rider quotes from Miller Motorsports Park
The maestro of all things in Utah, especially Miller Motorsports Park, Carlos Checa dominated both races yesterday and took his sixth World Superbike race of the season and leaving the rest of the field to fight over leftovers.Here are several…
Peugeot GeoRS 250 scooter in white
This Peugeot GeoRS 250 was usually characterised by its all black colour, but is taking on new light this year, showing off a new white livery. Other features include a smoky grey windshield, opaque black front mud guard, side protections…
Fiat Powertrain: 1.9 JTD Twin Stage Turbo with 100 hp/liter
Fiat Powertrain has announced its new 1.9 JTD Twin Stage Turbo engine, a diesel engine that can comply with Euro 5 regulations with a specific power output of up to 100 PS/liter.The 1.9 JTD Twin Stage Turbo (TST) engine derives…
Nicky Hayden bins the Panigale in Mugello test
Yesterday at Mugello was the scene of Nicky Hayden’s test on on the Ducati 1199 Panigale. The American rider who is leaving the Italian manufacturer at the the end of this season, was offered an opportunity to ride the machine…
MotoGP, Misano: all the images from the paddock
The latest MotoGP round in Misano Adriatico saw Jorge Lorenzo’s chances of clinching his second MotoGP world title getting sky-high with the Spanish rider scoring maximum points and main rival Dani Pedrosa going home with a bag full of regrets…
SBK boss Alonso responds to criticism on Moscow round
Dorna’s World Superbike boss Javier Alonso wasn’t quite happy with the harsh comments made by Marco Melandri following the difficult Superbike round in Moscow, especially after the tragic death of Andrea Antonelli.In a previous interview, Alonso was reported as having…
Rain in Jerez, MotoGP and SBK teams forced in the pits
On the final day of the MotoGP and SBK tests at Jerez de la Frontera, the rain unfortunately prevented teams and riders from continuing with the development of the bikes in view of the 2013 season. The riders of the…
Repsol Honda 2009 Launch
Saturday afternoon at the Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid was converted into an authentic spectacle of light and music by Melocos so that Repsol Honda Team`s latest addition, Andrea Dovizioso, could be presented to Spanish fans and…
World's first start&stop bike: Honda PCX125 more pics
Here are more pics of the Honda PCX125 scooter. It’s said to be the world’s first bike with start&stop technology which is a fuel saving device whereby the engine stops when a vehicle is stationary. This makes perfect sense for…
Dakar 2010: Marc Coma wins stage nine
Over the shortened route for the Stage 9 of Dakar 2010, Marc Coma won the stage with his KTM. The stage was about 170 km long due to severe fog in some areas, and it also marks the last stage…
WSBK Miller Race 2: Aprilia 1-2 as Checa Breaks Down, Again
Aprilia’s Max Biaggi made it a double at Miller Motorsports Park round and now leads the World Superbike Championship standings by 15 points over Leon Haslam, who lost the rear of his Suzuki and crashed.The Italian once again was gifted…
Brammo Empulse to be unveiled in May
The next 8th of May is the day chosen by Oregon-based manufacturer Brammo to launch the long awaited street legal version of the Empulse, an all-electric naked bike based on the Empulse RR racer that won the 2011 North American…
MV Agusta exhausts Brutale Hydroform
If you had to create the perfect exhaust for the MV Agusta Brutale, would it look something like this? The very characteristic, nasty Brutale gets an HP Corse exhaust called Hydroform, which has been created as a small piece of…
AXO Summer range: summer motorcycle clothing
AXO has released its summer clothing range, with the Cyclone jacket and Chill suit. The range is ideal for summer, offering both cooler wear and waterproofing technology.The Chill jacket and pants are made from Nylon PU fabric with elastic inserts.…