Italian company Sidi announced six new boots for 2011, including the new „Adventure” boots with Gore-Tex. The ultimate Adventure boot combines Sidi’s best touring and off road features into an effective adventure boot design. The Adventure boots have a Gore-Tex breathable and waterproof membrane, which adds a water-resistant yet breathable barrier between the elements and the rider’s feet. “These features make the Adventure unique in its class. These boots are elegant yet extremely functional, and they keep your feet comfortable and safe." Read the full article »

Spanish motorcycle magazine motociclismo.es has reported that Yamaha started projects for a three cylinder engine for a new development on its sports T-Max 500 maxi scooter. The 500cc engine is a twin cylinder, and the magazine says Yamaha will add a third cylinder to that engine. This would increase the displacement to 750cc, while the final transmission would be strengthened to match the greater power output. Suspension would be also modified. The new maxi scooter would be called T-Max 750. The bike could go into serial production during 2011. Read the full article »

The new BMW S1000 RR is one of the fastest superbike on the market. The German bike now holds the ECTA top speed world record for 1,000cc production motorcycles, with Chad Millholland hitting 325 km/h (202mph) on a stock S1000 RR. The bike was modified by two companies – Pit Bull and KWS Motorsports. The short list of modifications: new set of camshafts, spring and retainer system, lightweight pistons and con-rods. Read the full article »

Brazilian supermodel got on a bike for DT magazine. The world’s highest-paid supermodel was born in 1980 in Brazilia so it’s no surprise that she features in the Brazilian magazine’s October 2010 issue. Gisele was photographed by Mario Testino, who seems to be a big fan of the Mad Max movies. Gisele currently has about $150 million on her bank account and she’s the sixteenth richest woman in the entertainment industry. Read the full article »

Fiat Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo crowned his MotoGP World Championship with a win at the final round in Valencia on 7th November, wearing an extremely special version of the X-Lite X-802 helmet. It caused a sensation around the MotoGP paddock and the globe and, to celebrate Jorge’s stunning year, X-Lite will be producing a very limited number of hand-crafted replicas. The Lorenzo Valencia is finished in eight layers of paint, the lustrous finish due to the careful impregnation of gold pigment. Read the full article »

Ducati North America is excited to announce the new 848EVO Club Racing program, designed to support enthusiast club racers competing with the 848EVO Superbike in the 2011 season. The 848EVO Club Racing program marks Ducati’s return to supporting its most dedicated club racers. This will be done via a program that includes contingency as well as special pricing in the areas of bike purchase and a dedicated race kit. Read the full article »

The Travertson V-Rex was already one of the wildest production bikes, but its updated version, the V-Rex 2 is even weirder. The 2011 version, dubbed the V-Rex 2 features a new steel subframe to support a pillion residing on the rear half of a new seat, as well as new LED taillights. The bike uses a Harley-Davidson engine and H-D electronics. The other features of the bike include digital speedometer, custom paint job and vertical chrome tank decorated in Swarowsky crystals. The new V-Rex 2 costs $53,990. Read the full article »

Swiss company H&R, in cooperation with Fat Attack Custom Bikes have developed a unique machine. Called „The One”, this bike is largely made of titanium, aluminium, carbon, and aircraft steel. During its production attention was paid to every detail to ensure that the materials used are the same as for racing. The weight saving of over 60 kilograms with simultaneously greater stability in its driving characteristics becomes noticeable. Read the full article »

Italian brand Moto Guzzi unveiled the updated version of its Norge GT 1200 8V at the EICMA back in october. The big tourer got a more powerful V-twin engine for 2011, which produces now 102hp. The new Norget GT features reshaped fairing which provides better protection for rider and passenger, but also increases airflow to the air-cooled engine. The manufacturer released now an official video where we van see the new bike. Read the full article »

The world’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer is going to introduce a new, saucy-looking model at this weekend’s Carole Nash Motorcycle Live at NEC. The new bike, called the Fury is based around the 500cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which produces 27hp at 5500rpm and 41Nm at 4000rpm. The angry-loking, flat-track-inspired model features wide handlebars, two-into one exhaust and white-orange paintjob. The Motorcycle Show opens this saturday, and the British manufacturer will hopefully release details there. Read the full article »