Test ride Vespa GTS 125 Super
We had a test run a few days ago at the Vespa Day Milan of the new Vespa GTS 125 Super. One of our colleagues, back in the good old days, had a magnificant Vespa P200E from 1979, and he…
Toyota 4Runner Model Year 2014
Toyota 4Runner underwent a substantial stylistic update for its imminent début as Model Year 2014. The designers of the Japanese manufacturer have focused their attention on the front fascia, redesigning both grille and headlights and developing new air intakes. The…
Yoshimura Suzuki team to wildcard at WSBK season opener
It looks like Yoshimura Suzuki has had a small change of heart or their economic situation is getting slightly rosier, because the team will be making another wildcard appearance in the 2011 WSBK season opener at Phillip Island. The Yoshi…
1989 US 500 GP Race Videos
Gran Prix legend Wayne Gardner has uploaded on his Youtube channel the entire 1989 US 500 GP race at the famed Laguna Seca circuit. The race saw Gardner crash out while fighting for third and break his leg while Wayne…
Motorcycle safety: dentists who ride bikes
We figure this safety commercial might give the message that you should respect motorcyclists not because they deserve respect but because they might be drilling your dental cavities one day, but then perhaps this is one case where the end…
Changes at the Alice MotoGP Team
Management services offered by Luis d’Antin have finished. The services will be taken up by Fabiano Sterlacchini until the end of the season, as reported by the Alice Team last july 10.Ducati has also offered some changes to the team,…
MotoGP Sepang 2 Tests – Rossi on Top Again and Breaks Own Qualifying Record
Valentino Rossi and his M1 led once again the final day of testing in Sepang. The rider from Tavullia who dominated both official pre-season tests in Sepang, put in a scorching best lap of 2’00.271 shattering his 2009 qualifying pole…
New Russian racetrack for MotoGP
On October 1st a new racetrack will be built very close to Moscow. The track should host MotoGP, DTM and Formula 1 races in the future. It will be built 77 km from Moscow in the Volokolamskoe district and is…
Cal Crutchlow takes stunning maiden pole position at Assen
Cal Crutchlow took his first ever MotoGP pole position during today’s exciting Q2 session with a stunning flying last lap in 1:34.398.The Yamaha Tech3 rider was almost four tenths faster than injured Marc Marquez who was second fastest, and for…
Citroen Peugeot SUV confirmed
The PSA group will produce a Citroen Peugeot SUV based on the Mitsubishi ASX. The announcement comes after an agreement between the two companies which confirms rumours of recent months. The move will allow Citroen and Peugeot to offer a…
Jorge Lorenzo dubs in Tron Legacy
After a cameo role in the Spanish TV series “Aguila Roja” and finding time to win the 2010 MotoGP World Championship, Jorge Lorenzo has found another acting job, but this time he won’t be on screen.The World champion lent his…
Hector Barbera renews with Aspar MotoGP Team
Another piece of MotoGP’s 2011 silly season has fallen into place, Hector Barbera has extended his contract with Aspar for a second season.Barbera joined the Aspar Team for the 2010 season after Alvaro Bautista, who was groomed throughout his career…
Tom Sykes does the double at Magny Cours and puts hand on WSBK championship title
After winning Race 1 at the French circuit of Magny Cours Tom Sykes also dominated Race 2 to take a 37 point advantage over Eugene Laverty and 38 points over Sylvain Guintoli, and put both his hands firmly on the…
A Christmas Sonnet by Carlos Checa
Usually it’s Yamaha USA who comes up with the most original season greetings, but this year the prize goes to Althea Racing’s Carlo Checa, excuse me, Charles Checaspeare.Checa has outdone himself and written this Christmas Sonnet to wish everyone a…
Nicky Hayden's 2010 Indianpolis GP Helmet
Nicky Hayden has revealed this special edition one Arai helmet design that he’ll be wearing in this weekend’s Indianapolis GP. The Arai helmet designed by Starline features the Indianpolis Speedway’s name, the famed Brickyard and the tower.Hayden and Jorge Lorenzo…
Photo of the day: something seems strange…
Luca from Monza took this photo on a holiday to Phuket, Thailand and the subject is…interesting. This would be a scooter, and those would be its wheels…
Valentino Rossi tries to explain 'Me or Jorge' Phrase
During an interview with the BBC2, Valentino Rossi warned that Yamaha must choose between keeping him or team-mate Jorge Lorenzo for the 2011 MotoGP season.“Yamaha have to decide between me and Jorge for 2011,” he said. “I have a great…
The best motorcycle movies: Easy Rider freedom
As we’ve been talking about the best motorcycle movies, after The Great Escape, here’s a look at the cult classic Easy Rider. It’s a little stars and stripes nostalgia of a man who went looking for America…
WSBK, Miller Park: massive photo gallery from the paddock
As announced, here is a photo gallery picturing some of the coolest moments away from the track taken during the latest World Superbike round, that took place at the Miller Motorsport Park circuit near Salt Lake City, in the US.…
Yamaha TMax carbon fiber accessories
New carbon fibre accessories for the Yamaha TMax 500 scooter are available from EFC, finished with a clear glaze to keep the carbon look. The TMax has a new racing style with the carbon fibre substituting the original alluminium.Foot pegs…
Marc Marquez: 'MotoGP is the most enjoyable class'
After the interview with Dani Pedrosa, Repsol Honda has released another generated interview with the most talked rider of the moment, Marc Marquez. The 20-year-old rookie after his third win of the season at Laguna Seca, has been off the…
Dougie Lampkin takes you on a tour of Renthal Ltd
Not as fascinating as taking us for a special tour of the famed Goodwood estate, Dougie Lampkin, the 12 time World Trials Champion this time takes us around Renthal Ltd (manufacturer of motocross products) in Stockport UK with his trusty…
Yamaha welcomes back Valentino with a video
With the new year, Valentino Rossi is now officially a Yamaha factory rider and the Iwata manufacturer - or rather Yamaha’s marketing and PR departments who pushed hard to have the Italian return to the team - is already going…
Ned Kelly gets a bike: the Shinya Kimura Edge
Here is a look at the Shinya Kimura Edge bike developed off the back of a Ducati 999R. Basically the idea has been to create a longer-looking bike with handmade bodywork and to add “a level of organic whimsy”. I…
2011 Husqvarna range
Husqvarna took to the 2010 EICMA show with some impressive equipment and we’re not just talking the unusual Husqvarna Mille 3 concept. While we’re not sure what they’re going to do with that model, the big news for 2011 is…