When you are part of the Non-Object team and think about doing something out of the ordinary, the first thing that comes in your mind is to brake the rules or more to forget completely about any rule whatsoever. In this case, obviously, we are talking about design features which take the Nucleus concept bike back in the Stone Age.
Even though a truck would perform better than it in the air tunnel, this block of concrete is powered by an electric engine and is equipped with a hydraulic (...) >> read
The Ducati Xerox Team made a strong start to the weekend’s proceedings in the first qualifying session this afternoon at Monza, with Troy Bayliss and Michel Fabrizio attaining respectively the second and seventh fastest times. Bayliss and his factory squad were able to clock up some consistently fast laps during both this morning’s free practice and the afternoon’s qualifying while Fabrizio spent time learning how best to approach the track on board the Ducati 1098 F08. (...) >> read
When you miss a motorcycling saloon nothing can make you more envy on the ones that went than the pictures that appear after. And if these pics are being sent to you by them in person then you’re guaranteed not to miss the next show. But no matter what, you’ll enjoy them and that is exactly what I am inviting you to do now. >> read
Michael Schumacher is into motorcycling more than everybody expected it to be. Here it is taking photos with pilots on the circuit of Bresse a few days ago and then doing a few statements before it gets rolling on to the circuit. Go Schumi!
The seven times World MotoGP Champion, Valentino Rossi has had a great career so far and there’s plenty where this came from. By looking at the video attached below you will see all of the Italian pilot’s successes and best ever moments as well as the MotoGP teams it’s been competing for.
In appreciation of the commitment and sacrifice of the men and women serving in the US armed forces, BMW Motorrad USA is pleased to announce a special motorcycle purchase program for all active members of the US armed forces. The program — which runs through December 31, 2008 — is designed to help military personnel purchase the BMW motorcycle of their choice for personal use.
To be eligible for the program, purchasers must be active members of the US Armed Forces. Active members (...) >> read
Spanish company APC System BCN has presented at MotOh! Barcelona 2008 their brand new helmet incorporating airbags that are activated by a sophisticated system which detects falls, accidents and finally does something significant in order to reduce the risk.
The airbags are mounted under the helmet while the unit that detects collisions must be installed on the motorcycle, ATV or scooter.
Among other, the helmet is equipped with Bluetooth and has an ultra-light external protective (...) >> read
Thrill seekers rejoice! The BMW HP2 Sport has arrived at U.S. BMW Motorrad retailers. The same high-performance sport bike that Richard Cooper and Brian Parriott rode to fifth and sixth place finishes in last month’s Daytona 200 is now available in limited supplies for serious motorcycle enthusiasts. The high-performance (HP) two (2)-cylinder Boxer — customized to meet the requirements of the ambitious sport rider — has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $25,375 (excluding taxes, (...) >> read
Monthly, there were more than 35, 000 readers who voted the “Motorcycle of the year 2008” having to choose among 280 models from all twelve categories: Cruiser, Naked, Enduro, Road Enduro, Supermotard, Sport, Sport Touring, Touring, 125cc and three category of scooters.
Like everybody expected, bikes situated in the “sports” category were heavily voted ending up occupying the podium, but this is more than everybody ever dreamed about. For the first time in the history of various voting (...) >> read