Tourism

Marco Lucchinelli at the Tourist Trophy 2008

23 April, 2020

Marco Lucchinelli is a former Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. In 1981 he won the FIM 500cc World Championship.From MotoTV comes this series of clips of Marco on his way to the Isle of Man to participate in the Tourist…

Adventuriders on a scooter: Elefantentreffen 2009 videos

23 April, 2020

We have already introduced you to our intrepid Italian elefantentreffen team and their adventure in the cold and ice is now seriously underway. For daily details of their excursion, check out the day-by-day elefantentreffen log on motoblog.it (in Italian).Below we…

Touring coversion kit for the BMW F 800 GS

22 April, 2020

German manufacturer of motorcycle accessories, Hornig, has developed an interesting upgrade kit for the BMW F800GS.The idea at the base of this kit is to transform the small GS into a worthy rival to its big sister, the R1200GS, increasing…

Husqvarna Nuda 900 Touring spy shot

20 April, 2020

The year 2012 has been quite good for Husqvarna in terms of sales. The Swedish-named BMW-owned Italian manufacturer sold 10,751 motorcycles last year (+15.7% over the previous year), 1,936 of which belong the recent ’street range’ of the brand, consisting…

Honda VFR1200F live pics and video

20 April, 2020

You can see the new road-sport Honda VFR1200F in these live pics and video. It is becoming much talked of due to its technical points and innovative design in what could become a radical bike for this sector. Love it…

La mia Toscana in Vespa: book by Ben Birdsall

19 April, 2020

If you’ve ever wanted to tour Tuscany on a vintage Vespa, now is your chance - only you’ll have to read a book. On June 20, Ben Birdsall’s book, “La mia Toscana in Vespa”, will be presented at the Castello…

Ducati Multistrada 1200 new videos

19 April, 2020

In this weird video (above) from Ducati, we get a look at the philosophy behind the new Multistrada 1200, spelled out through cartoon-like drawings. In case the controversial Multistrada style was confusing you, this video should explain it all more…

Video: Valentino Rossi and Tavullia help promote motorcycle tourism in the Marche region

18 April, 2020

Last February thanks to an agreement between the Province of Pesaro and Urbino and Valentino Rossi’s Fan Club, the Tourist Board has opened a small tourist point inside Rossi’s Fan Club in Tavullia.The President of the Province Matteo Ricci, wanted…

2012 Harley Davidson Dyna Switchback

18 April, 2020

After reports that Harley-Davidson has posted its first positive earnings results since 2006, it seems like an appropriate time to see what the 2012 range offers. New models have been included, the first being the new Switchback based on the…

2011 Kawasaki Z1000SX

18 April, 2020

Kawasaki has revealed its new Z1000SX at the 2010 Intermot show. It’s part of a revamped Kawasaki range which includes an even sexier Ninja ZX-10R. The new Z1000SX is a competitive offering in the maxi naked segment, with Kawasaki focusing…

Triumph Trophy 1200/SE 2012

18 April, 2020

3 cylinders (quite obviously), 1215 cc, 134 hp, 301 kg in weight and 2.20 meters in length: these are some of the key figures of new Triumph Trophy 1200, a new grand tourer with a pretty modern design that the…

2010 Kawasaki 1400 GTR: more pics

17 April, 2020

The new Kawasaki 1400GTR for 2010 is one of the most technological “transcontinental” sport tourers on the market. The 2010 model has Kawasaki’s traction control, KTRC, and combined ABS K-ACT technology. Other aspects include the KIPASS (Kawasaki’s Intelligent Proximity Activation…

Vespa GTS 300 Super US food and photography tour by Clay Enos

16 April, 2020

In a kind of slow food-style Vespa tour of the US, photographer Clay Enos is travelling from New York to Vancouver on a Vespa GTS 300 Super this summer. The purpose of the motorcycle tour is to take in the…

Winery tours on a motorcycle

16 April, 2020

Have you always wanted to do a motorcycle wine tour? It’s not easy to plan, considering you’ll either have to limit your wine tasting or be a passenger while someone else gets to do the riding. It’s not previously an…

Honda VFR1200F accessories

16 April, 2020

The Honda VFR1200F accessories really show off the touring qualifications of this new bike, with plenty of bag storage and added comfort. The side bags have been designed for quick assembly and mounting and provide 35 litres of capacity. They…

Best bikes for 2010: the all-in-one Ducati Multistrada

16 April, 2020

With a revamped website for 2010, Ducati has burst into the new year with its new Multistrada model, which has already created plenty of talk since it was first seen live at the EICMA show in November. We’re putting it…

Motorcycle camera man required

15 April, 2020

On the Travellers Point website, a job advertisement has appeared for a motorcycle cameraman (or woman). I had a giggle at the ad, which is pleasant and quite welcoming for anyone who’s interested.Basically Steve and Debbie are organising a six-month…

2010 Triumph Rocket Roadster gets more power

15 April, 2020

For 2010 the Triumph Rocket III gets a new look and some added power. A slightly redesigned bike, it has a new seat position, and a new name, added the “Roadster” label which indicates the changes that have been made.…

Motorcycle tours in Italy: Tuscan itineraries with Garfagnana Bikers

14 April, 2020

In a rare move of welcoming motorcyclists and their touring activities, Garfagnana Bikers is an interesting initiative from the Italian mountain community of Garfagnana, which is seeking to promote tourism in the area and increase the presence of motorcycle touring.The…