The Ducati Monster is the bike that customizers love. Take the original design and with a few tweaks here and there you end up with something truly beautiful. Monster owners love personalizing their bikes and although some are better than others, this design by Paolo Tesio is definitely amongst the best.        

Ever wondered what an 1199 Panigale would look like if you had to smash it into a million pieces? Well thanks to Chris Leeson now we know. He apparently hit one of Kyalami’s bumps entering the first corner after the main straight. This is usually taken flat so Chris hit the kitty litter with some serious pace. [...]

Boom, as expected Audi has apparently finalized its acquisition of Ducati. The VW subisdury purchased Ducati Motor holdings for an estimated €860 million. Now hopefully Audi and the VW group will bring some stability to the motorcycle manufacturer which should allow for some awesome motorcycles in the years to come. Lets hope the Germans do not have a substantial [...]

        Make Model Yamaha YZF-R 125 Year 2012 Engine Liquid cooled, four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, SOHC, 4 valve Capacity 124 Bore x Stroke 57 × 58.7mm Compression Ratio 10.4:1 Induction Fuel Injection Ignition  /  Starting TCI  /  electric Clutch Wet Multiple-disc Max Power 12.6 KW 17 hp @ 8500 rpm Max [...]

want to spruce up your gixxer? then check out the 2012 limited edition Suzuki GSX-R’s. Yoshimura is a famed performance exhaust manufacturer and in combination with Suzuki they often create some exquisite motorcycles. Some of the changes include: Fender Eliminator Kit Case Savers Chassis Protectors Axle Adjuster Blocks Race Stand Stoppers Steering Stem Nut Bar Ends [...]

Here are the first images of the new Ducati Desmosedici GP12 for Valentino Rossi and Nicky Hayden. In typical Italian tradition, it looks gorgeous.   Ducati Desmosedici GP12 Technical Specifications: Engine: Liquid-cooled, 90 degree V4 four-stroke, desmodromic DOHC, four valves per cylinder Capacity: 1,000cc Maximum power: More than 230hp Maximum speed: In excess of 330 km/h (205 [...]

Ducati have made a few brand partnerships over the past few years, one of them being with Diesel the upmarket clothing manufacturers. Now Ducati have just released a Diesel edition of their Monster 1100 Evo. The differences are in the details and this bike will definitely appeal to those who like to look good whilst arriving in [...]

Looking for the perfect commuter? then you may have just found it. The Aprilia Dorsodura 1200 motard provides plenty power and flexibility for the commute. It also looks good and provides good rivalry to the Ducati Hypermotard 1100 Evo. The V-twin produces 130hp (96kw) which will provide plenty acceleration. As is the trend these days, the new Aprilia comes with [...]

You think the 1199 is cool then check out the Ducati 1199 Panigale RS. only available for superbike teams, the RS features carbon fibre pieces in abundance, Brembo brakes, Öhlins suspension and a full system Termignoni exhaust. Obviously a massive weight reduction has been achieved which should make this a phenomenal bike on the track. However, if one had to ask me what the best looking bike currently is, it would [...]

Karel Abraham has released some gp12 figures from his satelite team. As you may imagine Ducati Corse are remaining very tight lipped about their new MotoGP bike due to widespread criticism over the GP11′s performance. However Karel has shared some information after his three day test session at Jerez. The factory teams and satellite teams [...]

Upon unloading the new 200hp ZX10R in the drive and slipping into some leathers, I decided I will put on some music and go for a ride through the leafy suburbs to get a feel for the new Ninja. However the first song that started to play on my iPod was ‘take me to the [...]

Its officially here, the new Ducati superbike we have all been wating for.   1199 Panigale: 195 hp from 164 Kg’s is a massive power to weight ratio. The monocoque chassis features ABS, traction control, electronic suspension, Ducati quick shift, engine brake control, and ride by wire throttle, all adjustable through pre-programmed electronic settings.  

Here are the first images of the new Ducati Superbike named the 1199 Panigale, the official release is tomorrow but these are some sneaky cell phones shots taken beforehand. The 1199 will be available in base, S and Tricolore form.          

The 2012 BMW S1000RR is here, and well we still seem to have that gargoyle face. Nevertheless although the cosmetic changes are minimal, the popular S1000RR has gone through some fairly dramatic mechanical and electronic changes. The power output is the same, thank goodness anymore and it would have to have been registered as a [...]

It’s nice to see the Australians win something without having to pay for it (ahem Bryce Lawrance) Yes you may have noticed I am a South African rugby supporter. So before I let you read the press release on Casey Stoner’s victory, I would just like to mention that Bryce Lawrance is a hopeless, useless, [...]