LML Star scooters for 2011
After seeing the Vespa PX officially launch its new challenge in the scooter segment, it was with interest that we also saw the LML Star products at the 2010 EICMA show. LML took its Star I and Star Electric concept…
WSBK: Nurburgring to be replaced by Lausitzring or Sachsenring?
The World Superbike round at the end of August at Nurburgring may be the last for the financially troubled German circuit.According to Speedweek.de, Dorna is going to start talks with both the Lausitzring and Sachsenring owners, in order to change…
Melandri says yes to the "KAWORNA"
Less than a month ago Marco Melandri said he’d “rather sit out the 2009 season that take an uncompetitve ride for the sake of it, so I will continue to train hard and keep my options open for next season.”But…
French police to get Renault Sport Megane Cup
The sexy and fast Renault Sport Megane Cup 250 is destined for the French police force as the company won its tender to provide 70 RS Megane vehicles to the highway patrol unit as part of the rapid intervention fleet.…
Australian motorcyclist caught texting while riding his Ducati
There is a time for everything, but texting while riding a Ducati Monster down a Sydney freeway at 80km/h is not one of them. This wannabe 21-year old motorcyclist (squid) who only had a learner’s permit, not only was texting…
Sandro Cortese to switch to Moto2 in 2013
Current Moto3 points leader Sandro Cortese will be switching to Moto2 next season. The German rider who has a very hefty 46 point lead over rival Maverick Viñales, has confimed that he has signed a two-year deal with a new…
WSBK Portimao Race 1 – Max Biaggi flies to Victory
It was Max Biaggi on his Aprilia RSV4 Factory who took the win in race 1 at Portimao after an exciting duel with Leon Haslam that lasted until almost the chequered flag, leaving Haslam in second and two tenths behind…
Video Guy Martin Isle of Man
Sleepy seaside towns are hardly the stuff of crazy and silly-fast motorcycle races, but that’s exactly what we love about the Isle of Man TT. After seeing this video, you’ll want to sign up for next year’s race if not…
Hayden, Dovizioso and Iannone talk about Jerez test
Three days at Valencia and three days at Jerez for testing - with only two and half days out of the six completely dry - hopefully may have ben enough for the Ducati to gather sufficient feedback on which of…
2012 Geneva Mercedes GLK restyling
The Mercedes GLK only debuted back in 2008, but the model could be up for a restyling about five years into its lifecycle, meaning we’ll get a 2013 Mercedes GLK restyling. We could see it already at the 2012 Geneva…
Julien Dupont rides Rio de Janeiro
Our favourite freestyle and urban Trial X rider Julien Dupont has decided to add another city to his already long list of places he’s conquered, Rio de Janeiro.The French rider doesn’t perform his stunts in the usual tourist area, but…
ParkinGo MV Agusta Corse test at Cartagena
Giuliano Rovelli’s ParkinGo MV Agusta Corse team riders, Roberto Rolfo and Christian Iddon gave their two new MV Agusta F3 675’s in Supersport trim, a first shakedown during a two-day private test that was held at the Cartagena circuit, in…
Erik Buell video thank you
Buell will cease production at the end of this month, and this video is the “thank you” note from the company to its employees, suppliers, distributors and dealership network. October 30 therefore, marks the close of the Buell story, commenced…
Armadillo armour for your scooter
Do you have a beloved scooter that doesn’t have a haven in a maze of city apartment blocks with no parking? Hate to leave it out in the rain, or to be peed on by dogs or dirty washed by…
Infiniti Q50: official teaser video
Infiniti revealed the first official teaser video featuring the new Q50, luxury saloon which, together with compatriot 2014 Lexus IS, will declare war on the leadership of BMW 3 Series. The car will replace the old G model and will…
Liberty Racing to miss final round of the season?
If it was any other team announcing they won’t be taking part in the final round of the World Superbike season at Magny Cours this upcoming weekend, we’d probably be saying what a pity, that’s a shame, but since the…
Bye bye baby, farewell – more from Valentino Rossi and Yamaha
Four world championships, 46 wins, countless podiums, this is the result of Valentino Rossi’s seven year stay at Yamaha, which everyone back in 2003 thought would be a dud when he left the winning Honda HRC team.With Rossi donning Ducati…
Ferrari Motorcyle Up for Sale
This unique beauty is the 990cc Ferrari motorcycle built by David Kay Engineering. It bears the Ferrari prancing horse badge and was officially approved by Enzo Ferrari’s son Piero and now its being auctioned this month at Bonhams starting at…
Supersport in mourning after the death of Craig Jones
The motorcycle world is still coming to terms with the death of Craig Jones at 23 years old, after the terrible accident at Brands Hatch on the weekend.It’s difficult to put into words how the community feels when a young…
Official, Mika Kallio out of Pramac Ducati
We known for several weeks that Mika Kallio was suffering from continuing shoulder pain and that after Carlos Checa tested the GP10 at the Mugello it was just a question of time before Pramac Ducati would announce Kallio’s pull-out from…
Freddie Spencer, Giacomo Agostini and the others at the Imola 200 Revival
Last weekend, at the renowned Enzo & Dino Ferrari circuit od Imola, Italy, one of the most exciting classic Italian events of the year took place, the “200 Miglia di Imola Revival“. The event is actually a tribute to the…
Triumph opens in India
Triumph has announced it will soon enter the Indian motorcycle market, and will build a local team to do so. The historic English motorcycle manufacturer, established in 1902, could be the perfect blend of quality bikes and attractive design for…
Alpinestars Tech Air and Repsol Honda riders
Alpinestars started experimenting an airbag system back in 2003 with John Hopkins, and then Casey Stoner, Ben Spies, Mika Kallio and Dani Pedrosa all began wearing data logging suits to help Alpinestars come up with the new Tech Air electronic…
Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R 2009 drawings
It seems like everyone’s a designer these days, and after publishing the Triumph and Kawasaki renderings from Dario Caroselli, we offer you these shots of another classic Kawasaki - the Ninja ZX-6R.These shots are Marco Ragonese’s personal interpretation on the…
Valentino Rossi's Good-Bye Letter to Yamaha
Valentino Rossi has released this touching letter in Italian which has been translated in English to remember his love affair and the end of his story with Yamaha.“It is very difficult to explain in just a few words what my…