Automotive

Rolls Royce: Pininfarina publishes first teaser of the Drophead Coupè Hyperion

10 April, 2020

Pininfarina yesterday revealed the first teaser of its next creature, a special version of the already aristocratic Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupè. The Turin specialists have been commissioned by an unknown collector to create an exclusive interpretation of the cabriolet, with the…

Marc Marquez undergoes eye surgery

10 April, 2020

Marc Marquez was supposedly almost recovered from his double vision problems in his right eye that he sustained during his practice crash at Sepang last October, but the young Spanish rider has opted to undergo surgery to correct the fastidious…

Misano now officially known as Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli

10 April, 2020

Just a few days after the death of Marco Simoncelli and the pressing rquest by thousands of fans that launched a petition to Misano World Circuit to be renamed as a tribute to the late rider, the Misano World Circuit…

Effenbert Liberty decides to drop out of Superstock championship

10 April, 2020

A little more than 24 hours after confirming that Brett McCormick would be riding for their Superbike team, and that “Federico Sandi remains the Effenbert Liberty Racing Team’s ace in Superstock and I am sure he will give us very…

2012 Kawasaki KLX updates

10 April, 2020

After the Kawasaki KX450F got new launch control for 2012, and the KX250F has new technical updates too, the 2012 Kawasaki KLX model range gets new graphics and design. Here are pics of the KLX450, KLX110, KX85 and KX65 with…

Eicma 2008: Gilera GP850 Corsa maxi-scooter concept

10 April, 2020

Gilera has also produced a prototype for the Eicma show in the form of a concept scooter. It’s a new Gilera GP 850 Corsa which takes the engine and the GP 800 road chassis of the maxi-scooter, while other elements…

Loris Baz takes maiden win in action packed re-started race 1 at Silverstone

10 April, 2020

The first World Superbike race at Silverstone was yellow flagged after just a few corners of the first lap when David Johnson crashed and Norino Brignola plowed into the the downed Kawasaki machine, but almost simultaneously it started to rain…

How big is the Porsche Panamera ?

10 April, 2020

Auto Zeitung has a gallery of spy photos of the Porsche Panamera, the future sports saloon from Zuffenhausen. The prototype seems to be very similar to those we have already seen. The truly interesting photo is the one in which…

Aprilia RSV4R Promo Video

10 April, 2020

Check out this spectacular promo video of the Aprilia RSV4R. Doesn’t it just want to make you go to an Aprilia dealer to buy it and then head to the nearest track and just whack open the throttle and feel…

Rea and Haslam ready for home race at Assen

10 April, 2020

Assen is Pata Honda’s home race and track as they are based 60km from the Dutch circuit. Jonathan Rea will be trying to defend his record at the circuit - he was won there for three straight consecutive years -…

2010 Yamaha XT1200Z Super Ténéré live pics and presentation videos

10 April, 2020

The 2010 Yamaha Super Ténéré is gradually being rolled out across Europe, with presentations taking place in Paris, Germany and Istanbul. We’ll be bringing you more pics next week, but in the meantime see the live Super Ténéré Paris presentation…

Max Biaggi: 'Lorenzo is the one to beat, but watch out for Stoner'

10 April, 2020

Jorge Lorenzo believes that his biggest rival and threat in 2011 will be Casey Stoner, and World Superbike champion Max Biaggi agrees with him, while former arch rival Valentino Rossi on the Ducati, doesn’t even get the slightest mention.Biaggi, in…

Yamaha R1 Roberts by Roland Sands Design

10 April, 2020

Roland Sands is, without a doubt, an artist. Recently he did some work on a Hypermotard, before attempting the Supersingles bike. Sands now turns his hand to this R1 Yamaha.In addition to the special parts and technology, the new colour…

Jonathan Rea on his MotoGP test

10 April, 2020

While we thought that Jonathan Rea was testing the RC212V in Sepang was to help verify information and technical data and give top rider feedback, even if it was his first time on a MotoGP bike and Honda could circumvent…

Santa Loves Motorcycles

10 April, 2020

I guess sleighs and reindeers are just not as fashionable as motorcycles.

More rider quotes from Misano MotoGP race

10 April, 2020

Would we biased if we said we like Marco Simoncelli? Besides the fact he looks like a goofy Wookiee, we enjoyed the fact he called himself a ‘coglione’ (Italian expletive for asshole) on TV after the Misano race because he…

Video: Matteo Flamigni talks about his switch to Ducati

10 April, 2020

Matteo Flamigni is one of the many crew memember who left Yamaha to follow Valentino Rossi to his new adventure in Ducati, which included crew chief Jeremy Burgess, four mechanics: Alex Briggs, Bernard Ansiau, Brent Stephens and Gary Coleman, and…

Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels @ the 2012 SEMA /video

10 April, 2020

Here are the first video and images of the new Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels, a special version of the popular muscle car that is currently being showcased at the 2012 SEMA in Vegas (October 30 - November 2) and will…

Max Biaggi takes the 'Casco d'Oro' and 'Top Rider' Awards and Rossi calls in to say "it's a tough winter"

10 April, 2020

Last night the 35th edition of Motosprint’s annual Caschi d’Oro (Golden Helmet) awards took place and the highest honours went to this year’s WSBK champion Max Biaggi, who took home a Golden Helmet and the coveted Top Rider trophy.“It’s nice…

Changing front tire while wheelying

10 April, 2020

Popping a long wheelie and having your girlfriend change the front tire of your bike while travelling at 50 mph has to be a first.

Girls of 2012 Motor Bike Expo in Verona – Part 3

10 April, 2020

Here is the third and final part of our massive photo gallery dedicated to the beautiful girls who attended the recent 2012 Motor Bike Expo in Verona, Italy. Our most loyal readers might have noticed that in the last couple…

MotoGP Sepang Qualifying – Valentino Rossi Pole and Record

10 April, 2020

Valentino Rossi looks like he wants to take his 9th Symphony in Sepang with a win. The Italian rider took his 7th pole position of the season, equaling Mick Doohan’s 58 pole record and the Sepang circuit lap record with…

Guintoli and Laverty get off to a blistering start after round 1 at P.I

10 April, 2020

After months of waiting for the new Superbike season to start, today’s first round at the iconic Phillip Island circuit, didn’t disappoint and Aprilia inaugurated the opening round with both factory riders sharing the top spots on the podium and…

AXO Tailoring stories: how to make motocross boots and leather gear

10 April, 2020

If you wanted to see the work that goes into your motorcycle gear, you should check out these interesting videos from AXO on the manufacturing process of a pair of motocross boots and a leather suit. The first video shows…

AGV GP-Tech Valentino'S Face Limited Edition helmet 2008

10 April, 2020

We first saw Valentino Rossi’s my face helmet from Mugello back in June, but now you can even get one for a Christmas present. The AGV Valentino’S Face Limited Edition is a top range GP-Tech, with Super-Super-Light (SSL) fibre shell…