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June 21, 2010

Ferrari F1 man Alonso given Ducati Desmosedici dream bike

Ferrari and Ducati are tied together in more than one ways, so it doesn't bother Ferrari that the motorcycle manufacturer gave him a Desmosedici RR with personaized paint job that’s a mix between the Ferrari and Ducati liveries. Alonso's bike, numbered 1175 of an exclusive run of 1500 machines, was recently handed over to the former F1 champion. The spanish driver currently ranks fourth in 2010 Formula One World Championship standings, with 94 points. Read the full article »


June 17, 2010

Video: Up Pikes Peak with the Ducati Multistrada

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the toughest and most dangerous motorcycle event in the US. At the helm of the new Ducati Multistrada at this year’s event is Greg Tracy, who’s looking in-form for the event after this practice session. The 2010 Ducati Multistrada Specifications and Photos Read the full article »


June 15, 2010

Video: Isle of Man Tourist Trophy 2010 Highlights

Watch this spectacular video resuming the 2010 Tourist Trophy, a great year of Ian Hutchinson, who reached five victories - that's a first in the 103 year of racing on Isle of man. Tricky curves, beautiful landscape, great saves, huge crashes, speed, speed and even more speed - that's the TT. Read the full article »


June 14, 2010

Protection’s in the air – Dainese begins development of road-ready airbag

Italian motorcycle safety equipment manufacturer Dainese finally announced the development of road-ready airbag system. The company have been working on this for a long time, the racing system is ready for market launching and now it's the road system turn. Marco Simoncelli, Michi Ranseder and Jorge Lorenzo helped the italians testing the product, which accelerated product development. Read the full article »


June 8, 2010

Drag monster: BMW S1000 RR by Brock’s Performance

Brock's Performance tuned up the bavarians supersport machine, the S1000 RR. The BMW sends 203hp and 80 lb/ft of torque to the rear wheel, although the only change was a new ECU and exhaust system. Besides, the bike got BST carbon wheels, MacIntosh extended swingarm and lowered suspension. After the treatment, the S1000 RR ran the 1/4 mile in 8.49 seconds, while it's top speed was 158.46 mph. No doubt, the german superbike has incredible tuning potencial. The bike will compete in the AMA Dragbike Supersport class, but only after receiving nitrous injection. Read the full article »


June 2, 2010

Moto3 to replace 125cc MotoGP class in 2012

If rumours are to believed, the technical revolution in MotoGP will be completed in 2012 when the current 125cc two-strokes are banished in favour of a 250cc four-stroke engines. The class will be renamed to Moto3. Read the full article »