BMW K 1600 GT hidden function (w/video)
I swear I’ve poured over BMWs K 1600 GT technical specs half a dozen times and this function is not listed on their onboard computer, but it sure makes for proactive riding … and solving road rage.Enjoy.
Egrandprix TTXGP promo video
Whether you find electric motorcycles exciting or not, you’ve got to admit this video certainly makes it look like they are. The TTXGP World Series for 2010 is on its way, despite some fall-out over electric grand prix with FIM…
Last chance to get a Moto Morini Granpasso or Scrambler
As everyone know Moto Morini is being shutdown after going into voluntary liquidation, and the court with Piero Aicardi (who is following the shutdown) has informed the media that the factory will be opening up again for a brief time,…
Special bikes: Yamaha XJ600 "Striscianera" by Emporio Elaborazioni
Right before coming out with the excellent “Mastino“, the guys from Emporio Elaborazioni had turned their attention to one of the most iconic bikes of the 80s, the Yamaha XJ600. The team led by Mr.Andrea “Dopz“ managed to put their…
Max Biaggi and Aprilia 2012 World Champions photo gallery
Forty-one years old and still beating riders almost half his age, Max Biaggi aka the Roman Emperor or the Black Corsair took home his sixth World title on Sunday, his second in World Superbikes and the Italian also gave Aprilia…
2011 EICMA: Suzuki GSX-R 1ooo m.y. 2012
The revamped Suzuki GSX-R 1ooo for the year 2012 is currently on display at the 2011 EICMA. We already introduced the model a while ago in a previous post, but we can quickly underline again the main differences between the…
Riders Comments- Final Testing Day
On the final day of testing in Sepang, here’s what the riders had to say. MotoGP testing will be back at Losail, Qatar in the night test on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd of March.Casey Stoner (Ducati Marlboro Team) Position:…
MotoGP to race at new F1 Texas venue?
When Dorna renewed an one year extension with the Indianapolis Motors Speedway, rumors immediately started up that the Grand Prix circus was keeping the Indy track on the calendar while the new F1 circuit in Austin, Texas is being built.The…
World Superbike and Supersport 2013 entry lists
The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) ha released a provisional list of the riders who will be competing in the 2013 World Superbike championship and Supersport championship, which will kick off in just two weeks time.This year’s WSBK grid will…
Moto 2 Explained – Video
Still don’t understand the new Moto2 series that will be substituting the 250cc championship next year? Check out this video interview with Mike Webb, technical director for MotoGP and Jeremy Ferguson of Dunlop who’ll explain the new class for us.During…
Paolo Simoncelli launches Squadra Corse Sic 58 team
On Saturday evening, for the second consecutive year the Buon Compleanno Sic (happy birthday) event took place to remember the late and still very much missed Marco Simoncelli who would have turned 26 on January 20th.The event was organized by…
2010 TT: Ian Hutchinson takes Isle of Man Supersport, Superbike and Superstock wins
The title looks like something made up, but it’s true. Ian Hutchinson has been the hardest to beat this year at the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy. Gaining a hat-trick at the 2010 TT, Hutchinson took out the Superbike title…
WSBK Brno: Cal Crutchlow Dominates and Takes Superpole
The asphalt at the Brno circuit hit 62°c this afternoon during the Superpole session, but it wasn’t as hot as Sterilgarda Yamaha rider Cal Crutchlow, who dominated all three stints and knocked out the rest of the field with a…
Moto Guzzi Griso and Ducati Hypermotard design concepts
Italian motorcycle design just got a touch of new talent with students from the IED design institute creating these designs based on the Moto Guzzi Griso and the Ducati Hypermotard. The Griso is a splendid bike but in this revolutionary…
MotoGP Phillip Island: Casey Stoner dominates FP2
Better weather conditions, but more cold and a couple of damp spots on the Phillip Island race circuit was what the the MotoGP riders found in this morning’s second free practice, with birthday boy Casey Stoner taking the top spot…
Video: Max Biaggi, the Roman Emperor
Max Biaggi’s win in Race 1 and epic comeback to take second in Race 2 during round one at Phillip Island, galvanized his fans and during the annual Max Biaggi Official Fan Club dinner last Saturday in Rome, three hundred…
Ducati Story Now Available on DVD
All you Ducatisti out there make room on your DVD library shelves, because Ducati is presenting its amazing history in a stunning movie on DVD (no Blue Ray yet). The DVD will be premiered at the 2010 World Ducati Week…
Nicky Hayden's Wrist X-Ray
During yesterday’s qualifying session at Brno saw Nicky Hayden lose the front of his factory GP10 and slid into the gravel trap hurting his left wrist.After x-rays in the Clinica Mobile, Hayden revealed that the crash had taken off a…
Ducati Diavel AMG by Vilner – images and details
When Audi bought Ducati last year, the cooperation between the Borgo Panigale-based manufacturer and AMG - Mercedes-Benz's sport division - was obviously dead and buried, but before the two brands were forced to go separate ways, some fruit of their…
Michel Fabrizio to support Italian marines facing murder charges in India during Aragon round – UPDATED
Red Devils Superbike team and rider Michel Fabrizio in agreement with their sponsor General Invest will, be carrying a support message for the two Italian marine officers that are facing murder charges in India, on during this weekend’s second Superbike…
Suzuki to close factory in Spain
While everyone is flustered by the fact that Suzuki has decided that their subsidary, the American Suzuki Motor Corporation will be filing for Chapter 11 (US bankruptcy laws) regarding its auto business to focus on the longterm growth of its…
MotoGP Phillip Island – Casey Stoner Wins and hat tricks the Island
Casey Stoner, during the Australia Grand Prix at Phillip Island, silenced any of his final critics taking his third win of this season, more than five months from his last, and winning his home race for the third year in…
Harley Davidson Sportster "Avanzare" by Asterisk Custom Cycles
Japanese customizers just have a different style, there’s just no other way to put it. Custom bikes created in Europe or in the United States are cool and all, but they can rarely capture the kind of vibe that only…
Casey Stoner pips Dani Pedrosa for pole position at Estoril
Casey Stoner took his first pole position of the season in what turned out to be an exciting and very tight qualifying at Estoril for the top riders, with nine riders in less than a second, but we will be…
Fiat 500 Abarth Marco Simoncelli tribute
To remember the late Marco Simoncelli, a member of Italy’s Fiat 500 Club (21,000 members), Gabriele Ravagnani from Modena decided to turn his historical Fiat 500 Abarth into a tribute to the Italian rider with this amazing paint job depicting…