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The 2nd annual Ospedaletti circuit commemoration (w/video)

4 April, 2020
If you’re a lover of vintage racing motorcycles then you should have been at San Remo (Italy) last weekend when the 2nd annual Ospedaletti circuit commemoration was held.Legendary racers like Bandirotti, Masetti, Liberati, Duke, Ambrosini, Lorenzini, Ruffo, Ubbali, Provini, Redman,…

A Nicky Hayden Original

4 April, 2020
I doubt that anyone has ever thought that Nicky Hayden could be so fun and mischievous, traits that MotoGP fans normally associate with rider Valentino Rossi, but take a look at this sticker that Nicky had made up, we didn’t…

WSBK Misano: Carlos Checa on pace in FP1

4 April, 2020
If at Silverstone MotoGP lap times weren’t even close, there was slightly a different story in FP1 at the Misano circuit. Points leader Carlos Checa started the weekend by bagging the top spot, but he was tightly tailed by Max…

Rebel without pause: more Mini birthday videos

4 April, 2020
This celebratory Mini birthday video includes a Twisted Wheel cover from Paul Weller and The Jam as the Mini anniversary song. It’s in the style of the other Mini birthday video we’ve seen, and is all about celebrating the originally…

Casey Stoner given MotoGP legendary status

4 April, 2020
Casey Stoner started racing in GP when he was fifteen and now 12 years later the two-time World champion will be retiring the age of 27, with 45 victories, 89 podium finishes and 43 pole-positions, and to honour the Australian,…

Special bikes: the Bastard by Jurgi

4 April, 2020
Today’s special bike is called the “Bastard” and is the brainchild of Mr. Jurgi. The model uses frame and engine of a Yamaha XT 500, linked to a swing arm from a Yamaha XS 650 that provides the bike with…

Nicky Hayden Talks Ducati and 2010

4 April, 2020
Before heading to the MotoGP Qatar tests that took place week last week, Nicky Hayden was in Daytona taking in Bike Week and watch his brother Tommy finish 2-2 in the season opener. The excellent guys from OTT (On The…

Sandro Cortese 2012 Moto3 World Champion Tribute Gallery

4 April, 2020
To the disappointment of the local crowd, German KTM rider Sandro Cortese won the Malaysian GP at Sepang on Sunday to clinch the very first Moto3 World Championship in history, and here is our tribute to the newly crowned champion…

Tension between Sylvain Guintoli and Liberty Racing?

4 April, 2020
So far it is just a rumor that is circulating in the Italian and French media, but it seems that there is some tension between Sylvain Guintoli and his Effenbert Liberty team .The 30-year old French rider is currently 8th…

More Moto Guzzi: 2009 Nevada 750

4 April, 2020
Another 2009 model from Moto Guzzi is the Nevada 750, presented with a few touch-ups that bring this Guzzi custom bike closer to the legendary California in style. A new burgundy colour is available, with silver line features on the…

WSBK – Tom Sykes to Kawasaki with Vermeulen?

4 April, 2020
According to Bikesportnews, Tom Sykes maybe partnering MotoGP refugee Chris Vermeulen in the Paul Bird Kawasaki World Superbike team next season.Sykes performances in Yamaha have been completely overshadowed by the team mate Ben Spies, who will be fighting for the…

Video: Guinness World record for fastest motorcycle hearse

4 April, 2020
When I first read the headline I thought that crazy inventor Colin Furze was up to his old tricks again, instead this time it’s a real life Baptist reverend who set the Guinness World Record for the fastest motorcycle hearse.The…

SuperSic Honda CBR1000RR goes up to for auction

4 April, 2020
During the Mugello GP weekend, Honda Racing Corporation donated to the Simoncelli family two very special motorcycles, their son’s factory 2011 RC212V MotoGP machine # 58, that will be displayed in the Simoncelli Museum and a ‘Super Sic’ special edition…

MotoGP Sepang Test Day 1 – Times at 5 pm

4 April, 2020
The MotoGP riders woke up to find a damp track for the first day of testing at Sepang, so procedures were slightly delayed until the track started to dry out. Every rider is on track, expect Casey Stoner who pulled…

Offroad vehicles Land Rover Defender future

4 April, 2020
What to do with an automotive icon? The legendary Land Rover Defender sees no light at the end of the 2016 tunnel of Euro 5 restrictions, and is faced rather, with a very big question mark. According to AutoExpress, Land…

New Fiat Fiorino: ""International Van Of The Year""

4 April, 2020
The new Fiat Fiorino has been nominated the “International Van of the Year 2009″ (with 112 points out of 140), by a jury composed of journalists from 20 European countries. The prize was awarded at the Hannover show, an important…

On Any Sunday – Motorcycle Movie

4 April, 2020
Hard core motorcycle fan and movie buff? This video trailer comes from the 1971 documentary movie On Any Sunday directed by Bruce Brown and follows the lives of motorcyle racers like Malcolm Smith and Mert Lawwill and enthusiasts from the…

Ellison to Join Camier at GSE

4 April, 2020
GSE Racing has officially announced just days after concluding their championship winning 2008 season and ahead of their high-profile switch to Yamaha in 2009, that their BSB title-winning team will be running James Ellison and Leon Camier in their partnership…

Lambretta vs Vespa – the rivalry continues (w/video)

4 April, 2020
Scooter marques Vespa and Lambretta have been virtually tied together for over a half a century and so has the marketing rivalry between two iconic Italian scooters, and playing on this rivalry is this latest commercial that an ad agency…

Marco Simoncelli says Yes! Will Race at Imola

4 April, 2020
Italy will have their dream team this weekend at Imola, because Marco Simoncelli has decided to take up the challenge and will make his World Superbike debut on the Aprilia RSV-4 alongside Max Biaggi.“I’m very happy with this test and…

Alfa Romeo MiTo vs Kawasaki ZX-10R

4 April, 2020
Last September at the Paris Motor Show Alfa Romeo debuted theMiTo SBK Limited Edition and the MiTo Superbike Special Series to celebrate their seven year long collaboration with the World Superbike championship as one of the sponsors while providing the…

Casey Stoner and Andrea Dovizioso visit Red Bull F1 HQ

4 April, 2020
After their four wheel karting experiences, Casey Stoner and Andrea Dovizioso decided to try something a little more different when they visited the Red Bull Racing facilities in Milton Keynes and got the chance to test the F1 Simulator ahead…