Automotive

Shoei XR-1000 Replica Kenan TC-1

3 April, 2020

Shoei’s XR-1000 model is an integrated helmet made from AIM, with two internal semi-shells in polystyrene, exclusive to Shoei. Thesse shells guarantee a sophhisticated air flow through the helmet, and keep weight down to only 1330 grams.The internal padding is…

City Seven CS 10 jet helmet by MT Helmets

3 April, 2020

The new offering from MT Helmets is the Demi-Jet City Seven CS 10, a sporty helmet with clean lines and a convenient quality/price ratio.Made of thermal-plastic fibre, the City Seven CS 10 is produced in two different external shells: one…

A song for Guy Martin's fiery TT crash

3 April, 2020

Guy Martin’s incident during this year’s Isle of Man Senior Tourist Trophy made headlines, when he crashed out at over 170mph at the high-speed Ballygary turn, on his Craig Wilson Honda CBR1000RR, sending the whole thing up in a blazing…

Moto2: Niccolò Canepa dropped by Bimota M Racing

3 April, 2020

More musical chairs in Moto2. Niccolò Canepa who started the season with RSM Scot Racing on a Scot Force GP210 until Rapid Inside NCS withdrew their support from the Sammarinese team, then rode a Suter MMX at Brno until the…

Jorge Lorenzo runs away with Mugello victory

3 April, 2020

As it was highly expected Jorge Lorenzo ran away with today’s MotoGP race at Mugello to take his fifth victory of the season. It took the Yamaha rider exactly one turn to take the lead and never give it up…

Castrol Honda wrap up two day test at Phillip Island

3 April, 2020

Castrol Honda Superbike team just completed a private two-day test at Phillip Island before the official tests next week that precede the opening round of the season.Weather conditions were mostly dry, but wet conditions during the Thursday morning session saw…

Michael Schumacher will not race Nurburgring IDM Race

3 April, 2020

After his crash at the Cartegena circuit last February,where he sustained a concussion and neck damage, and after pulling out of the first IDM race at Lausitzring due to lack of fitness Michael Schumacher returned to his Honda CBR 1000…

Nicky Hayden tests Indy's new asphalt (w/video)

3 April, 2020

The tarmac at Indianapolis was a bane for MotoGP riders who had complaints about the different types of ashpalt, the bumps and cracks that they encountered, making set-up very difficult, but the Speedway addressed the issue by repaving the infield…

More on the Ouroboros, it's called Zaeta

3 April, 2020

You may remember our post on Graziano Rossi and the Ouroboros, a new dirt track prototype bike that will be debuting shortly. Well lucky for us in this month’s August issue of Riders Italian Magazine there’s an interview with Graziano…

Top motorcycle trips worldwide

3 April, 2020

Most of us probably have in mind an ideal motorcycle tour we’d like to do: from how adventurous to how luxurious, on which continent, whether desert or mountainous and the myriad other landscapes available.But given that we’re all spoilt for…

KTM to wildcard in World Superbikes in 2012?

3 April, 2020

KTM may be waiting for World Superbikes to better define their rules before they decide to field a full-time team, but not so subtly hinted that they could make a few appearances into international racing in 2012 and that could…

Special edition Triumph Speed Triple Brown Racer

3 April, 2020

This special edition Triump Speed Triple Brown Racer comes from France, showing off an unusual but not unattractive colour. In addition to the bronze tone, a couple of features in gold are included, giving it a vintage touch. We think…

Antonelli's death sparks new controversy over track safety as new video reveals another view

3 April, 2020

Andrea Antonelli’s death during the Supersport round at Moscow naturally sparked more concerns and controversy over track safety and extreme weather conditions in which riders often are ‘forced’ to ride.One of the questions that came up while everyone was anxiously…

Best Braker at Mugello

3 April, 2020

Ever get involved in one of those discussions about who is the best braker in MotoGP? Well now Brembo can tell you who was the best at the end of the long downhill straight at Mugello.According to Brembo, in the…

Audi's new logo

3 April, 2020

Here is the new logo to celebrate Audi’s 100th anniversary. While initially I thought it would be difficult to re-design but still keep the simple, minimalist logo, the restyled look is effective without being revolutionary.The classic rings have a sharper,…

MotoGP riders talk about qualifying at Misano

3 April, 2020

Eighteen thousandths of second that’s how much Dani Pedrosa pipped Jorge Lorenzo to take the pole position at Misano today. The Repsol Honda rider needs to win both in Italy and at Aragon (a circuit that seems to favour more…

Pirro and Battaini testing Ducati GP bikes at Jerez

3 April, 2020

While the Ducati MotoGP factory team will be racing in Austin this weekend, their test team in currently at Jerez de la Frontera for another three-day test along with World Superbike riders Carlos Checa and Ayrton Badovini and Aprilia test…

Stoner on 2008 championship: disappointed but Rossi deserving

3 April, 2020

Valentino has won the MotoGP championship, but not without an exciting race with more protagonists than just the Italian. Stoner, Pedrosa and Lorenzo certainly gave the public some entertainment, at the end of an emotional season.Stoner was having a tough…