Honda VFR1200F engine close-up
After the test ride of the Honda VFR1200F, here’s a close-up look of just what makes the Honda V4 tick, with these pics of the VFR1200F engine. You may feel you’re still looking at the classic V4, which you are,…
Riding Solo to the Top of the World: Royal Enfield Bullet goes 5000 km
“I think I’ve lost my way” are very frightening words for anyone at the top of the world, on a 70-day bike ride with a Royal Enfield Bullet as a companion. Guarav Jani’s “Riding Solo to the Top of the…
Marco Lucchinelli at the Tourist Trophy 2008
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.…
More Ducati Multistrada tech videos
Here are another two videos explaining the Ducati Multistrada 1200 technology. This time we get the low-down on Ducati DTC traction control and DES electronic suspension. For more on the Testastretta engine and Ride by Wire technology, see the first…
Motorcycle tours in Italy: Tuscan itineraries with Garfagnana Bikers
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…
Yamaha Super Ténéré Worldcrosser 1200 (video)
Here is a nice video starring the new Yamaha Super Ténéré Worldcrosser 1200 during the press test that took place in Spain last month. This professionally made footage shows us the most extreme version of the XT1200Z Super Ténéré taking…
Honda VFR1200F pics and details
Three cheers for the new Honda V4, called the VFR1200F, seen in these debut pics. It’s been defined as a road sport model, marrying sports performance with the comfort and class of a tourer. It certainly has an impressive spec…
BMW R 1200 R touring accessories
The BMW R 1200 R Touring Special is seen in the pics sporting new comfort features for the traveller. The bike will have a redesigned seat, 32-litre capacity saddle bags and pillion passenger grab handles.The seat is the same height,…