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Nolan Fiat Helmets

23 March, 2020
Nolan presented at the Vairano di Vidigulfo circuit their new collection of Fiat Helmets. The three distinct graphic designs are on their N20 Traffic helmet and two of the versions are dedicated to the Fiat Cinquecento, a cult car for…

WSBK Cuts Friday morning practice

23 March, 2020
Even the WSBK Championship like MotoGP is trying to save pennies in the global economic crisis and are thinking of reducing practice time and limiting the number of engines used in each race weekend.The Superbike Commission composed of Paolo Falmmini,…

New Year sexy biker: Aprilia SXV550 and Samantha

23 March, 2020
As we start 2010 on TwoWheelsBlog, we figured we give you a new year present with this gallery of the Aprilia SXV550 (accompanied by Samantha who looks like a nice girl - a very important point to highlight). It’s not…

Bat-Pod hits the road (w/video)

23 March, 2020
Pull out your Batman leathers by Universal Design ask Jorge Lorenzo who is a super hero fan to have a special Nolan X-Lite themed Batman helmet designed for you, grab your checkbook and race over to Chopper City, USA and…

Jorge Lorenzo takes second consecutive victory with Misano win

23 March, 2020
Jorge Lorenzo was simply majestic at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli , taking his fifth victory of the season and his second consecutive win after Silverstone, while Marc Marquez and Dani Pedrosa once again completed the podium.The reigning World…

2010 Honda CB1300S with C-ABS

23 March, 2020
The 2010 Honda CB1300S gets an upgrade in the form of C-ABS brakes. The anti-lock Honda braking system is making its way into the entire Honda range, and now debuts on one of the most powerful Hondas available.The rest of…

Italian animal rights group targets Casey Stoner

23 March, 2020
Unfortunately Casey Stoner won’t be racing at Misano this upcoming weekend as the reigning World Champion is at home recovering from his recent ankle surgery and many are expecting him to recover in time for his home round at Phillip…

Yamaha T-Max 750. New developments and design

23 March, 2020
According to Motociclismo.es Yamaha has started projects for a three cylinder engine for a new development on its sports T-Max 500 scooter.The development is taking place on the current engine base: the T-Max 500 cc twin cylinder, with a third…

Mini bike, mini slides?

23 March, 2020
Recently our Italian colleagues decided to check out the technique of the rear wheel sideslip and the fact that it is one of the most spectacular manoeuvres you can pull of in the seat of a bike. But it’s not…

Yamaha Factory team leaves Sepang happy and optimistic

23 March, 2020
Casey Stoner may have left Jorge Lorenzo adrift by almost six tenths of second, but the Mallorcan rider admitted that at this stage of testing chasing lap times is not that important, even though the Yamaha rider admitted was satisfied…

WSBK Assen QP2 : Troy Corser on Top for the First Time

23 March, 2020
Troy Corser topped the time charts in this morning’s qualifying practice 2 at Assen. Mr. Croccodile was the first rider to go under the 1.36 mark with a best lap of 1′35.621 to take provisional pole heading into this afternoon’s…

Troy Bayliss: "Valentino in WSBK? I don't think so"

23 March, 2020
It was a whirlwind tour of Italy’s smaller motorcycle shows for former Superbike rider Troy Bayliss, who did some promo work at the Passione Moto show and this last weekend took part in the Motodays fair in Rome. Bayliss was…

Rossi's 2009 Mugello Helmet in Limited Edition by AGV

23 March, 2020
For every Mugello race Valentino Rossi debutes a new helmet designed by Aldo Drudi and as usual AGV plans to produce a replica and limited edition of his 2009 lid. Depicting two gloved hands holding his head, that Rossi says…

David Knight: video interview with the king of enduro

23 March, 2020
If you love off-road riding, you likely venerate David Knight already. He is the undisputed king of off-road riding, having won enduro championships, indoor, Erzberg, Hell’s Gate and plenty more.This documentary interview with Knight makes an interesting point at the…

Rizla Racing Day at Assen (NL)

23 March, 2020
The ninth edition of the Rizla Racing Day in Assen, Netherlands is on its way. Rizla is inviting all race fans to join this yearly event taking place on August 3, from 11am to 18pm.On the program are the three…

Our tests: Honda CB1000R, free spirit

23 March, 2020
Born from the idea of a Roman designer and drive of Italian managers, this could be the most exciting bike Honda has made in recent years. It’s street fighter at the top of its category, it’s dynamic, powerful, and easy…

1963 vintage Vespa pics

23 March, 2020
Here are some shots I took of an old Vespa, which was on the bench in the entrance to a restaurant where we had dinner on the weekend. The Vespa features two separate saddles for the rider and passenger, along…

MotoGP – Back to 1 Hour Sessions

23 March, 2020
Today at Motegi, the MSMA and Grand Prix Commission will be holding another meeting to discuss several adjustments to the new 2009 rules and the first to be changed will be the 45 minute free practice format. The new format…

MotoGP Catalunya: Rider quotes from the rest of the best

23 March, 2020
After reading what the Honda and factory Yamaha riders had to say, here’s what the rest of the grid had to say after the Catalunya GP, including Colin Edwards who after failing the medical test jokingly said, “They won’t let…

Cadillac CTS-V: faster than the E63 AMG and M5

23 March, 2020
The first road test, undertaken by the guys at Edmunds, has proved the verdict already produced on the corners of the Nurburgring: the new Cadillac CTS-V puts paid to European rivalry. That’s right - the American car is faster than…

Yamaha MotoGP Factory Racing clothing line

23 March, 2020
Yamaha presents the new clothing collection of the MotoGP Yamaha Factory Racing Team, a new line created as a sign of appreciation for the dedication and support shown by the many fans of the official Yamaha Factory Racing Team in…

Simultaneous Highsides

23 March, 2020
Remember the same wiggle that Mladin and Spies did at Road Atlanta? How about simultaneous highsides like what happened to Mick Doohan and Pierfrancesco Chili during the German GP at the Nürburgring circuit in 1990?