Mercedes CLK 500 m.y. 2007
Mercedes has announced a new engine for the CLK 500: the old 5-liter V8 with 3 valves per cylinder by the new 5.5-liter V8 with 4 valves per cylinder. Power goes up to 388 ps (from 306 ps) while maximum…
Mercedes GLK takes on every kind of surface in new video
Mercedes-Benz has released a new video starring its fierce GLK, the compact luxury crossover SUV from the three pointed star house which debuted in 2008 and still is one of the strongest and best-selling models of his segment after the…
BMW 5-Series GT European pricing
BMW has released its pricing details for the 5 Series GT for the various European markets, and in Italy the base price will be 58,000 euros. That figure refers to the 530d GT Eletta, equipped with a 3.0 litre diesel…
Special bikes: Triumph Bonneville CML Classic Special by CML
It would take a pretty well-trained eye to recognize a Triumph Bonneville in the special bike we are about to present today, but that’s basically what it is, though the work performed on it by Italian specialist Centro Moto Lodi…
WSBK: Chris Vermeulen talks Phillip Island Crashes
Kawasaki’s Chris Vermeulen crashed out twice in round 1 Phillip Island with a very big and scary crash in Race 2 that left the rider with a very swollen leg.Here’s Vermeulen from his video blog describing his races what happened…
Aprilia RSV4 R, Dorsoduro and Shiver live at EICMA
Aprilia live at EICMA has some impressive models to show off, including the RSV4 R, which is the undisputed queen of the stand. It appears along with the new Dorsoduro Factory (more on that later), the new Shiver and the…
Toni Elias talks about testing the BMW S1000RR
Toni Elias still has no idea what he’ll be doing next year after a very dismal return to MotoGP, after winning the Moto2 championship in 2010. The Spaniard was invited by BMW Italia to take part in the World Superbike…
BMW F800R 2012 Nero Zaffiro Metallizzato
While in Monza, World Superbike stars Marco Melandri (BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team) and Michel Fabrizio (BMW Motorrad Italia GoldBet SBK Team) attended the launch of the BMW F800R with the brand new Nero Zaffiro Metallizzato paint-job (which is Metalized Sapphir…
Ducati Diavel powered by Rizoma
Comfort and style inspired the new accessories designed by Rizoma for the Ducati Diavel.
Nissan Resonance Concept
The Nissan Resonance concept made a big impression at the recent North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where it heralded a new “edgy” look for future Nissans. This is a concept that shows just how far SUVs have come…
WSBK Valencia – Max Biaggi takes provisional pole in QP1
Max Biaggi with the new Aprilia RSV4 took the provisional pole for round three of the 2009 World Superbike Championship, at Valencia.Biaggi set the quickest time of the day ten minutes before the end of the session with a time…
Motorcycle drift vs car drift Icon style (w/video)
Americans do it better, at least Icon does. Motorcycle clothes manufacturer Icon has gone out of its way to bring us the ultimate and probably the best viral motorcycle vs car drift battle video ever seen.Take a pair of Triumph…
Dakar 2009 Argentina-Chile – 14th and Final Stage
The 14th and last stage with a 227km special followed by 341km of liaison into Buenos Aires was won by Portugal’s Helder Rodrigues (KTM), in 1.52.37 and second place went to Norwegian rider Ullevalseter (KTM). The winner of the 2009…
Dakar 2013, Stage 1: Chaleco Lopez (KTM) first leader, Despres 5th
The opening motorcycling stage of the 2013 Dakar has been a sort of introduction to the whole thing, with the bikes that left Peruvian capital Lima in a proper ‘parade’ fashion to take on a 250 km liaison to get…
Ducati 1198R vs Tiger Helicopter
Here at Twowheels we usually don’t talk about the Australia Superbike Championship, but these pics with were too hard to pass up and not share.These Ducati 1198R Superbikes from Ducati Motologic factory team were just metres away from a hovering…
Moto Guzzi Stelvio Raid in Tunisia
The Moto Guzzi World Club has orgainsed a road trip in Tunisia for Moto Guzzi owners and fans. The Stelvio Ride travels from North to South, from Tunis, passing through Chebica, Tamerza and Mides, with arrival in Tozeur. The trip…
BMW R 1200 RT pics and details
The BMW R 1200 RT features a new boxer engine for 2010, giving the touring bike greater dynamism and riding feel. The new motor is the same double overhead camshaft (DOHC) on the BMW HP2 Sport, with some further updates…
Karel Abraham will try to race at Jerez
Karel Abraham broke his right collarbone during qualifying during the Austin GP when he clashed with Gresini’s Go&Fun MotoGP rookie Bryan Staring which ruled him out of the race.The Czech rider underwent surgery two weeks ago and will try to…
Comic: Ducati is a 1200cc at Silverstone
Luca Ruggeri, Motoblog’s resident comic artist applied his wicked humor to this weekend’s World Superbike double header at Silverstone.One of the best quotes was from Aprilia’s Gigi dall’Igna after Saturday’s Superpole when he matter of factly stated that the Ducati…
Dani Pedrosa and Alberto Puig respond to Kevin Schwantz comments
Following the Austin GP former World Champion Kevin Schwantz offered his thoughts on Dani Pedrosa and the fact he is considered the ‘eternal second’ and that he is still ‘too tied’ to his mentor and manager Alberto Puig.“Dani lacks nothing,…
Chris Vermeulen to skip Nurburgring round
Things are not looking good for Kawasaki rider Chris Vermeulen, the affable Aussie has been ruled out of this weekend’s WSBK round at Nurburgring after doctors refused to give him a clean bill of health on his lingering elbow injury.Vermeulen…
Ford S-Max – Car of the Year 2007
The Ford S-Max is the Car of the Year 2007. The sporty people-carrier from Ford narrowly beat the Opel Corsa (235 against 233 points).This award vindicates once again Ford’s choice of combining great internal volumes (7seats, more than 1.900 litres…
Lamborghini is not for sale
Italian car fans had their ears pricked up when voices started circling about Audi’s supposed intentions to sell the Sant’Agata Bolognese, since many suspect that Lambo is not being allowed to fulfill its potential by teaming it up too closely…
Paddock Talk after MotoGP Sepang Qualifying
Jorge Lorenzo speaking to the press said that for the race “it’s going to be difficult to fight for the victory,” but the Fiat Yamaha rider needs only to finish in 9th at Sepang to take the 2010 World Championship…
Motorcycle McDonalds commercial
This amusing commercial from McDonalds promotes its McCafe service at the expense of a motorcyclist. I love the rhythm of the ad - “Sweet mini van” rev rev. Just as it begins to rain. Although the biker has sort of…