Automotive

UPDATED – Ducati GP12.1 with Franco Battaini, while Rossi bins the GP12

4 April, 2020

Valentino Rossi got right to work this morning at the Mugello circuit to test the new GP12.1 while Ducati’s test team with Franco Battaini spent yesterday giving the updated machine another shakedown (photo above).Sportmediaset.it spies are reporting that the chassis…

World Superbike 2011 Silverstone brolly girls

4 April, 2020

These fine young ladies from the World Superbikes ninth round at Silverstone, will certainly wake you up this Tuesday morning and make you wish that you had your own paddock and grid girl following you around.To enjoy even more pics,…

Valentino Rossi expected to do better at Sepang

4 April, 2020

Ending up 10th and behind two satellite Yamaha riders, satellite Ducati rider Hector Barbera on the GP12 Zero and and two satellite Honda riders including a rookie is not what Valentino Rossi expected in this final day of testing at…

MotoGP: 270 Tonnes of Equipment will be in Spain on Monday

4 April, 2020

With the Grand Prix of Japan postponed due to the volcanic ash cloud that disrupted air travel across Europe, many we wondering if the Jerez GP would suffer the same fate, as all the equipment was packed up and flown…

Aprilia Sportcity One 2010 scooter

4 April, 2020

The 2010 Aprilia Sportcity One, next up in our “scooter a day” mini-series, has a few updates for the new year that continue its sports style and tradition. Modifications include a new saddle finish, exhaust protection system and new panel…

BMW Series 5 rendering for next generation

4 April, 2020

This rendering shows a take on what the future BMW Series 5 generation could look like. It’s an evolution in Series 7 style with some more “normal” elements, for example a smaller and better integrated radiator grill. There is also…

Live Kawasaki pics from EICMA 2010

4 April, 2020

Kawasaki has been generous to the crowds at the 2010 EICMA show, bringing its full range including the much anticipated new Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R. Other models at the show are the Kawasaki Z1000 in its semi-faired SX version, the Z750R,…

Casey Stoner getting closer to Supercar decision

4 April, 2020

Even before Casey Stoner officially retired from MotoGP racing at the end of the 2012 season, his name was linked to race for Triple Eight Racing in in the Dunlop series in 2013. Both parties denied the allegations that they…

Britten V1000E Motorcycle Concept

4 April, 2020

/It’s always interesting to see what designers can come up with when they set their mind to it. This electric motorcycle concept is what Kiwi designer Selwyn Shadbolt calls the “Britten V1000E” a design tribute to the original V1000.While no…

FIM feels the need to repeat itself regarding Moto1

4 April, 2020

We have to admit that the FIM has great timing. After the list of the new teams eligible to join the new Moto1 championship in 2012 was once again delayed, the FIM felt the urgent need to repeat itself regarding…

Suzuki passion, everywhere!

4 April, 2020

The new advertisement of the Suzuki Smash for the Asian market is quite funny - and unexpected! The character has Suzuki on his mind that it makes him lose control at the most inappropriate moments.Thanks to cheyenne note.

Video Stelvio Pass motorcycle meet

4 April, 2020

Italy’s legendary Stelvio Pass motorcycle meet took place last weekend. After having been cancelled for a couple of years, the 2011 Stelvio Pass Motoraduno started from its historical point of Sondalo, and saw 6,653 motorcycles registered for the event, with…

The Spyder Experience: three wheeled Can-Am Spyder Downunder

4 April, 2020

In what the Motor Report describes as a “jet ski on wheels“, this Can-Am Syder is currently touring Australia and New Zealand in a road show where early registrations to events get a test ride.In what looks to be a…

Breakfast for the Champion

4 April, 2020

World Champion Valentino Rossi in a Spanish commercial to sell Nutella, a hazelnut and chocolate spread created by the Italian company Ferrero.

Moto3, Mugello: the photo gallery

4 April, 2020

As it often happens, the Moto3 class put up quite a show at the recent Italian GP too, with Spanish star Maverick Vinales taking the win over local hero Romano Fenati by just 20/1000 of a second and championship leader…

Actors and motorcycles: Hugh Laurie

4 April, 2020

After Jay Leno and Valentino Rossi, our news of famous people and the motorcycling world continues with Hugh Laurie, or more famously, Dr. House. Italy’s business newspaper Il Sole 24ore has reported that everything Laurie earns, goes on his motorbikes.As…