A unique motorcycle for a unique event. MV Agusta celebrates Italy’s 150th anniversary with a special series of Brutale 990R. Customized exclusively, limited to 150 customers only, which renders even more elite an Italian designed object of cult distinguished by a strong personality and perfect union of technology and style. The motorcycles are offered in 3 colour schemes with base of white, red, and black. Read the full article »

For Derbi the name Senda has always meant a road that leads to freedom, with high range off-road models which, in the DRD (Derbi Racing Development) version are the top of their category as far as concerns the equipment and technology level together with the application of cutting edge solutions, typical of bigger engine displacement models only. Already dominating the streets in the 50 cc and 2S category, in the 125 4S sector they are the top in their engine displacement range and, as usual, they are available in the R (Enduro) and SM (Motard) versions. Read the full article »

Honda introduces another wave of machines for the 2012 model year, which include a wide assortment of dual-sport and off-road motorcycles, ATVs and the Big Red MUV. This release of 2012 models includes: the CRF450R, CRF250R and CRF150R/RB motocross machines; the dual-sport XR650L; Honda's popular selection of small-displacement recreational off-road bikes, the CRF100F, CRF80F, CRF70F and CRF50F; a host of ATVs including the FourTrax Rancher family, the FourTrax Recon, TRX400X and TRX90X; plus the versatile Big Red. Read the full article »

The adventure touring experts at Touratech have developed a full line of accessories for the latest entrant to the middleweight adventure motorcycle category, the Triumph Tiger 800 XC. In true Touratech fashion, their designers have come up with a long list of protection and guards, auxiliary lighting, ergonomic enhancements, aluminum pannier systems, tank & tail bags, navigation, and more, most of which, will hit the U.S. shore before the Tiger 800 motorcycles arrive. Read the full article »

As expected, the Japanese company didn’t make any major changes on the power of the Hayabusa. However, they made changes on the graphics and the color of the bike. The new GSX 1340 R is available in new colors including Nebular Black with red trim and Pearl Mirage White with gold trim. The 1340cc DOHC inline-four still produces 197hp and 155Nm of torque, but the company updated the 6-speed transmission to make gear changes more comfortable and easy. Read the full article »

Never enough of car vs. bike videos. In this latest video we can see two of BMW’s finest machines, an M3 and an S1000 RR. Here's how the racing duel went - Rico and Nico are friends and they wanted to find out which one's faster: A BMW S 1000 RR or a BMW M3. The Bavarian manufacturer gave them the chance for a little extra tuning, put them on a racetrack and filmed the race. It sounds simple, but during the race it starts raining. Make your guesses and watch the video after the jump. Read the full article »

After revealing the 125cc and 300cc versions of the MP3 Yourban maxi scooter family, Piaggio took the wraps off the LT version of the MP3 300, which can be ridden with a normal class driving license. The new LT is based on the Mp3 Yourban 300 model, and stands out because of a few approval compliance characteristics such as the front track, increased to 465mm, motorcycle type turn indicators, the LED daylight running light built into the headlight assembly and the integral braking which can also be activated on the Yourban LT with the pedal on the footrest. Read the full article »

Sims Motorsports returns with a special monster: a 1510cc Suzuki Hayabusa that is capable of reaching a top speed of 213 mph or 370 km/h. The list of modifications on this bike is very long: bored-out engine, forged pistons, high-lift camshafts with adjustable cam sprockets, stainless steel valves, ceramic bearings in the front and rear wheels for reduced rolling friction, two-stage lockup clutch, Schnitz PNC-3000 nitrous controller and Bazzaz Z-Fi fuel computer. Read the full article »

„Drivers: Look twice, save a life. Riders: Think twice, save YOUR life.” That’s Britanny Morrow’s slogan. She is the President and Founder of Rock the Gear Inc., a national, not-for-profit organization that focuses on safety apparel education and provides a community of support for those who want to learn more and/or become involved. Are you interested in her story? Watch the video and see why Mrs. Morrow has become an advocate for promoting safety gear. Read the full article »

British newspaper The Telegraph reports that lorries belonging to the Kawasaki WSBK team were stopped by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) at Dover last month after arriving by road from Italy. On board of the trucks, officers allegedly found 18lbs of cocaine, 157lbs of amphetamine tablets and more than 220lbs of cannabis. A handgun and 35 rounds of ammunition were also found. Four technicians (Philip Roe, 40, mechanic and truck driver, Gary Matthews, 50, a truck driver and tyre technician; Mattia Fontana, 27, an Italian mechanic, and Daniel Swyer, 32, a mechanic) from Paul Bird Motorsport were arrested. Read the full article »