Automotive

2011 EICMA: Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring

23 March, 2020

We received some pictures of the Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Touring from the 2011 EICMA. This particular model sports the new Race Titanium Matt paint scheme which actually makes it look quite sober and elegant. Maybe it’s just a little…

Tom Sykes fastest at Jerez, Sylvain Guintoli debuts on Aprilia

23 March, 2020

The rain finally stayed away for the first day (Monday) of World Superbike testing at the Jerez circuit. The teams present for the three-day session before the mandatory test ban goes into effect from December 1st to January 15th, include…

Alvaro Bautista receives contract extension for 2014

23 March, 2020

Last November, Go & Fun Honda Gresini annnounced they would continue with their technical collaboration with Showa, with Alvaro Bautista being the only MotoGP rider to use the Japanese made suspensions, while the rest of the field uses and pays…

Motori Minarelli workers appeal to Valentino Rossi

23 March, 2020

Valentino Rossi isn't new to receiving requests for help from Italian factory workers who find themselves risking their jobs due to the economic crisis.In 2009 an important Italian newspaper published on their front page an appeal from the Yamaha workers…

WSBK : Confirmed, Makoto Tamada to Ride for BMW Reitwagen at Portimao

23 March, 2020

Not even the time to post the news that Makoto Tamada could be subbing for injured Roland Resch in BMW Reitwagen, that we have to update the news that both BMW Reitwagen and Pro Ride teams have confirmed that Tamada…

The next Toyota Supra – a hybrid ?

23 March, 2020

Auto Express writes about the return of the Toyota Supra expected by 2009. The english magazine seems to expect the next Supra to closely follow the style of the Lexus LF-A, the Lexus super-car that should be on the market…

Casey Stoner in slow motion (w/video)

23 March, 2020

Red Bull has a series of awesome videos dubbed 1000 fps (1,000 frames per second) and their latest is on MotoGP’s Casey Stoner.The Australian isn’t one of the smoothest riders in the world (like Max Biaggi or Jorge Lorenzo) but…

Eugene Laverty gets the grand tour of Yamaha Headquarters in Italy

23 March, 2020

Eugene Laverty who will be racing for World Superbike team Yamaha Sterilgarda in 2011, got the grand tour of Yamaha’s headquarters at Germo di Lesmo in Italy (minus 66 workers and the assembly line is now in Spain) and got…

John Hopkins Out for the Rest of the Season

23 March, 2020

To say that John Hopkins in his debut season with Stiggy Racing Honda Team in the WSBK series has been unlucky would be an understatement. Hopkins who replaced Roberto Rolfo the team has been plagued with numerous and serious injuries.…

Ducati Superquadro engine (w/video)

23 March, 2020

Ahead of next month’s EICMA show where Ducati will officially unveil the 1199 Panigale, the Italian manufacturer has decided to whet the appetites of fans by releasing images and a video of the new 90° v-twin engine that will power…

More gossip on Valentino Rossi's silly season

23 March, 2020

This year’s silly season theme song regarding where Valentino Rossi is going in 2013 could be Fleetwood Mac’s song “Tell me Lies”, because after learning that several people from Marc Marquez’ entourage stated that the Moto2 star would like to…

Dorna's proposals to save MotoGP

23 March, 2020

2012 will be a monumental transition year for MotoGP with GP and CRT bikes running together while Dorna is trying to push the MSMA hand in making the prototypes more affordable, but this will not be enough to save the…

MotoGP: Stoner, Rossi and Bridgestone

23 March, 2020

As the battle between Rossi and Stoner continues, we should remember it’s hard to race against Valentino. Stoner won the fight against Rossi last year, the package from Ducati was very strong with the Desmosedici, the Bridgestone tyres and the…

Jorge Lorenzo beats Pedrosa for pole position at Motorland Aragon

23 March, 2020

This afternoon’s MotoGP’s qualifying session at Motorland Aragon was fortunately dry, but the asphalt was cold just 16°C and even if the riders didn’t have any dry set-up time they immediately starting pushing and in the opening minutes Dani Pedrosa…

Jonathan Rea's Portimao Superpole from another point of view

23 March, 2020

Of all the World Superbike teams Castrol Honda is probably the best in offering fans more videos and sneak peaks into how their team works than any other, so this recently released video isn’t that surprising, but it is slightly…

Moto2 Test Results at Jerez and Pics

23 March, 2020

Last weekend saw the Moto2 teams at Jerez again for the final official test before the season opener at Losail, Qatar on April 9-11th.Day 1, with mixed weather conditions saw former MotoGP rider Toni Elias come out on top with…

Loris Capirossi undergoes surgery, to miss Aragon GP

23 March, 2020

Loris Capirossi underwent reconstructive surgery on his right-hand little finger in San Marino yesterday that he injured after his crash during the Misano MotoGP.The surgery on his joint capsule and ligament was carried out by Dr. Oliviero Sorgano and will…

Ducati Streetfighter 848: spy shots

23 March, 2020

In the past, loads of rumors were circulating about a new Ducati naked bike and finally, thanks to these spy shots, we can confirm the existence of the Streetfighter 848. We don’t believe the sighting happened by chance: it’s probably…

James Toseland on SBK and MotoGP

23 March, 2020

Some years SBK riders leave the Championship for the MotoGP and some others return to SBK. What will is the difference? Is it harder to race in the MotoGP? James Toseland explains something.James believes winning doesn’t make a difference. When…

Pic of the day: BMW F 800 GS in Italy

23 March, 2020

These beautiful shots show a trusty BMW F800GS touring a natural reserve not far from Italy’s lovely Urbino town in the Marche. The photos come from Italian Pierpaolo who describes his motorcycle tour as “incredible emotions with an all-purpose bike”.…