Jet Digit by Bieffe
Summer here means a look at jet helmets, and Bieffe has presented its new Jet Digit, for use in city traffic. The T.P Resyn shell is a hardy material, and P.S internal lining creates air flow among more channels than…
Crashes Galore
I like the song by Pink, the title is very appropriate. I don’t know about you guys but every time I see these crashes especially the MotoGP Barcelona 2006 one, I still cringe.
Moto3 Le Mans: Maverick Vinales does a Stoner in qualifying
Maverick Vinales took his maiden pole position in Moto3’s qualifying session at Le Mans. Unfortunately for the Moto3 riders the rain Gods decided they had been too lenient and decided to piss on the French track and then just tinkle…
Sexy Bikers: NEC Girls gallery, part three
Here we give you the third gallery of the NEC girls after the first event girls and the second gallery, from the Bike Show at Birmingham. This time our photographer is Dirk Glassly, thanks for the pics of the sexy…
James Toseland sings Aerosmith, the Police and Guns n' Roses. Oh, and he rides bikes
James Toseland is showing off his abilities not only as a rider, but as a karaoke singer. In the following videos, he demonstrates his penchant as a lead singer and we’ll hazard “not bad at all”. (He’s very cute too…
Maxia 3, new Givi storage case
Givi has recently released Maxia 3, the biggest top case in its range. The new storage compartment can hold 55 litres, with two integrated helmets fitting easily into the space. A hook opening system is also available with remote control,…
MotoGP Jerez: Casey Stoner Draws First Blood in Free Practice
Today’s MotoGP free practice at Jerez threw up a couple of surprises, the Ducati GP10 looks like it works just fine on this circuit, that historically has never been the best track for Ducati. Nicky Hayden took third spot ahead…
Marc Marquez wins third race of the season at Mugello
As usual Moto2 always offers some very good racing and today at the Mugello it was even better than usual, because it was spectacularly close with Marc Marquez holding off championship leader Stefan Bradl by just 0.071s in a flying…
2013 Mugello qualifying: more quotes
If Marc Marquez, Andrea Dovizioso and Bradley Smith were heroic riding with their new injuries, Cal Crutchlow once again proved how tough he is. The Yamaha Tech3 rider crashed out Q2 because he was ‘unsighted’ as he touched the kerb…
Jorge Lorenzo dominates warm-up practice at Aragon
After two days of rain and dark gray skies, this morning’s MotoGP warm-up practice at Motorland Aragon was sunny and dry, with track and air temperatures warming up the Spanish track, and the 20 minutes were almost all dedicated in…
Checa and Badovini to test at Jerez following Aragon disappointment
Alstare Ducati riders Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini knew that the start of the 2013 World Superbike season would be tough, especially debuting a new machine, but they probably didn’t expect a round like Phillip Island with both of them…
Kawasaki Pulling Out of MotoGP?
The Italian websites Gpone and Sportmediaset are both running the same story that appeared in the sports daily Tuttosport and if confirmed will leave the MotoGP racing world in shock. Kawasaki will be not be running their MotoGP team in…
Harley XR 1200 Trophy: stars and stripes competition
Despite its fame due to touring and custom models, Harley Davidson also has a long racing tradition, and so couldn’t resist pulling this XR 1200 in an “R” version. And it’s not by chance that the XR takes its inspiration…
WSBK has more audience, so we get better quality
Last week Infront Motor Sports who owns the Superbike World Championship, announced that it had increased its audience by 33%, that audiences reached 498 million viewing fans, that their official website saw a 30% increase of visitors, all compared to…
Schuberth S2: a new 'all round' helmet
Renowned German manufacturer Schuberth introduces the new S2, which is described as a ‘true allround helmet’ and - in the intentions of its maker - will take on all the main segments of the market, meaning Cruising, Touring, Sports and…
New Givi Demi-Jet Air helmet
The new Givi demi-jet 10.4 Air 2 helmet is now on the market and technological-looking helmet gets an update with a new interior airflow system which is more efficient, and some additional styling features. The original 10.4 Air model was…
Max Biaggi WSBK Champion Video Tributes
Like we said before, Max Biaggi winning the World Superbike Championship is Italy’s motorcycle community’s utmost wet dream and it didn’t take long for his fans to upload on YouTube several video tributes in honour of Roman Emperor.Here’s what the…
WSBK, Silverstone: all the images from the paddock
Young Frenchman Loris Baz was the real star at the latest World Superbike British GP. The talented 19 years old who replaced Joan Lascorz at the Kawasaki Racing Team managed to clinch his maiden victory in Race-1 and got on…
Jakub Smrz tests BMW S 1000 RR at Mugello
World Superbike BMW Motorrad Motorsport team was at the Mugello doing development work with test rider Steve Martin, and as we anticipated last month, Jakub Smrz got his chance to ride Troy Corser’s official BMW S 1000 RR.Team Pata B&G…
Video: Yamaha YZF-R1 2009
Here are the first two official videos of the new Yamaha YZF-R1 2009 model. The first is an introductory video, and in the second you can see Colin Edwards who describes the characteristics of the new Yamaha model.Both videos were…
Yamaha Vmax Special CAT
Check out this photo gallery of the Yamaha Vmax Special CAT - the only original thing left is the petrol tank. This special version costs around 30,000 euro and is autographed by Ward Burton (American Nascar rider).
Carlos Checa: "It already feels like we’re at the limit"
Reigning World Champion Carlos Checa can be more than satisfied with the results of this latest test at Phillip Island. Even carrying an extra weight of six kilos on his Ducati, the Spaniard still managed to keep everyone at bay…
Kawasaki to field only Tom Sykes at Assen
According to the Italian and Spanish press, Kawasaki has decided not to replace seriously injured Joan Lascorz in the third round of the World Superbike season at Assen and will be fielding only Tom Sykes.Sykes just completed at two day…
Gabriele Del Torchio: "Valentino Rossi remains our choice for the future"
Valentino Rossi said he’d like another two year contract and he may get his wish as Ducati’s CEO Gabriele Del Torchio still believes in him.“Valentino Rossi remains our choice for the future,” said Del Torchio during today’s press conference at…
Moto2 Qatar: Thomas Luthi takes first free practice
The first free practice of the 2012 Moto2 season at the Losail circuit in Qatar went to Swiss rider Thomas Luthi. The Interwetten Suter rider was the fastest rider on track after posting a best time 2′01.284 on his last…